"Počitelj, a village that deserves a visit" Pocitelj by JLBG

Pocitelj Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 44 photos

Počitelj a small city in the south western part of Bosmia Herzegovina lies on a hillside that makes a kind of amphitheater and overhangs the Neretva river. It is on the road from Mostar to the Adriatic coast.

It has a long history and was first mentioned in 1444. Its special Ottoman architecture makes it a jewel and has been inscribed in 2007 on the Unesco World Heritage Tentative List.

It was inhabited by a mixed community, mainly Moslem and suffered extensive damages during the 1992-96 wars. It has now been almost entirely rebuilt in its previous condition.

Počitelj

We had a long journey scheduled and had no time to walk into the city for a visit. It obviously deserves a detailed visit and we plan to visit it thoroughly on the occasion of another travel in the area. Its architectural interest almost matches the old city of Mostar.

The origin of the name is unclear but might partly come from the Italian “cittadella” (for –čitelj). It would then be “the place with a citadel”

Last visit to Pocitelj: May 2007
Intro Updated Feb 1, 2008
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Reviews (6)

The Neretva in Počitelj Things to Do (6)

The Neretva is a 225 km river flowing out of the Dinaric Alps, mostly in Herzegovina and ending as a delta in Croatia.... more travel advice

Typical houses Things to Do (6)

Most houses of the village were built in the Ottoman style and were badly damaged in 1992-96. The prominent one have now... more travel advice

Sahat Kula, the clock tower Things to Do (6)

The Sahat Kula was built at the end of the XVIIth. It is a fine example of clock-towers found in Bosmia-Herzegovina. The... more travel advice

Sišman Ibrahim Paša mosque and medersa - Pocitelj

Sišman Ibrahim Paša mosque and medersa Things to Do (6)

Sišman Ibrahim Paša mosque was built in 1562 by Hadži Alija (970 of the Egire) and is also named Hadži Alija mosque. It... more travel advice

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pure1942 Jun 25, 2009 at 2:52 PM

Another great page on medieval Poèitelj. Really enjoyed our trip to this beautiful village during our stay in Mostar. Thanks for sharing. Brian
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craic Mar 4, 2009 at 6:04 AM

it looks just lovely
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volopolo Jan 28, 2009 at 4:51 AM

Another excellent picture here: Počitelj
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Biljana Dec 12, 2008 at 8:27 PM

I agree Pocitelj is a jewel. When I visited last in 2006 it felt like a ghost town. I arrived midday around siesta time. No tourists in sight just my friends and I. But the silence at last was broken by a prayer from the local mosque. Such a serene place.
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willy_wonka Apr 30, 2008 at 12:51 AM

a great little page here Sir JL! such beautiful scenery in this part of the world. so glad that people can visit peacefully now!
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TheWanderingCamel Apr 3, 2008 at 4:15 AM

An afternoon spent in this town was time well spent indeed. leyle
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toonsarah Apr 2, 2008 at 4:52 AM

Lovely scenery and a pretty village - thanks for sharing :)
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nomorewars Feb 27, 2008 at 7:47 AM

One of Bosnia's hidden charms. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
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LoriPori Feb 26, 2008 at 3:39 AM

More wonderful scenery. Thanks for sharing.
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Feb 10, 2008 at 1:16 AM

Neretva sounds as a very Russian name of a river. Poèitelj fortress looks very attractive. Thanks Jean-Louis for the virtual tour!