Walled town of Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Walled town of Počitelj is a historic urban site in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Povijesno gradsko područje Počitelja) (Međugorje). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in Međugorje, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 7.7 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.13442, 17.73216; the nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO, Mostar), 19 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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Protection

Protected heritage

It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife 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 Walled town of Počitelj is April to June and September to October.

In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. 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.

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Walled town of Počitelj has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.

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

• City walls of PočiteljPerimeter city walls and forts of Počitelj0 m
• Hajji Alija Mosque in PočiteljHistory · Temples28 m
• Počitelj CitadelCitadel of the Walled town of Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina113 m
• Sisman Ibrahim Pasha HammamHot spring bath121 m
• 7. Čapljina – MeđugorjeHiking3.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.

More in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nature

• Stari Most: bridge in Mostar over the river Neretva
• Maglić: highest mountain of Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Sutjeska National Park: national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Kozara National Park: national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Perućica: protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Vjetrenica Cave: Cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Every Bosnia and Herzegovina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

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