Ključ Castle (Ključ)
Ključ Fortress is a medieval fortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina, above the modern-day town of Ključ. It is located on an elongated slope on high rocks that dominate the valley of the river Sana. Before it was redeveloped, there was a small ancient fortress from Roman times.
| Ključ | |
|---|---|
| Ključ Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
Ključ, inside the fortress | |
Ključ | |
| Coordinates | 44.53768°N 16.78582°E |
| Type | town-fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Condition | Ruin |
| Site history | |
| Built | Unknown-12th century |
| Built by | (unknown) |
| In use | Until 19th century |
| Materials | limestone in dry stone walling |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Kljuc (1463) |
| Designations | |
| Official name | Fort of Ključ in Ključ, the architectural ensemble |
| Type | Category I monument |
| Criteria | II. Value A, B, D i.ii.iii.iv.v., E iii.v., F, G v., H, I i.ii.iii. |
| Designated | 20 May 2003 (session No. ) |
| Reference no. | 1329 |
| Decision no. | 06-6-741/03-3 |
| Listed | List of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Operator | - |
| Site is protected as National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Government of BiH and its KONS | |
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