Place to visit
Vinac Fortress, Bosnia and Herzegovina: what it is and when to go
Vinac Fortress is a historic fortress in Vinac, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Stari grad Vinac). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic fortress in Vinac, Bosnia and Herzegovina · History
- Local name
- Stari grad Vinac
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BNX Mahovljani, 75 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- JU Agency Jajce
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 44.26823, 17.28125
What it is and where
Vinac Fortress is a historic fortress in Vinac, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Stari grad Vinac).
Its coordinates are 44.26823, 17.28125; the nearest main airport is Banja Luka International Airport (BNX, Mahovljani), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- JU Agency Jajce
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vinac Fortress is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:02
- FebBetter not10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulPossible15:01
- AugPossible13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecBetter not8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bosnia and Herzegovina
To enter Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The European Health Insurance Card isn't valid: get travel insurance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bosnia and Herzegovina checklist. Currency: Convertible mark (BAM), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- King’s Grave, JajceStećak and grave, historic monument in Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina7.5 km
- Jajce, the historic siteHistoric urban site and natural-architectural ensemble of Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina7.6 km
- Musafirhana JajceFree hostel in the Islamic tradition managed by dervishes of Jajce tekke, Bosnia and Herzegovina7.9 km
- Travnik GateCity gate in Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina7.9 km
- Omerbeg houseHistoric building and architectural ensemble in Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina7.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
More in Bosnia and Herzegovina: History
- Stari Most: bridge in Mostar over the river Neretva
- Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge: bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Jasenovac concentration camp: concentration camp run by the Ustaše in Independent State of Croatia during World War II
- Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina: central bank
- Latin Bridge: Ottoman stone-arch bridge over Miljacka in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo: cathedral in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Every Bosnia and Herzegovina place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vinac Fortress?
It is a historic fortress in Vinac, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Stari grad Vinac in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Vinac Fortress?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Vinac Fortress?
The nearest main airport is Banja Luka International Airport (BNX), 75 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bosnia and Herzegovina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have King’s Grave, Jajce, Jajce, the historic site, Musafirhana Jajce. The rest is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
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