BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )

BIHAC, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - APRIL 22: A view of the Sokolac castle located above the valley of Bihac and the Una river, the east side of the Debeljača hill, a medieval construction whose remains bear witness to the rich past of this region Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 22, 2025. Although it was mentioned for the first time in 1395, the construction method points to the 13th century as the time of its creation. The castle was an important part of the defense chain, but also the seat of the lords. The spacious castle courtyard, the dominant donjon, loopholes and the gate tower reflect the specifics of the architecture of the late Middle Ages. Throughout history, the castle has been marked by dynastic struggles, and it has been ruled by famous rulers such as King Sigismund of Luxembourg and the Frankopan noble. Under the administration of the Ottoman Empire, Sokolac served as a military point, and was later left to the ravages of time. The district chief von Berks marked the turning point of the Sokolac castle. He had the castle restored and opened the tourism in 1899. Today, the Sokolac castle, intertwined with legends and folk songs, increasingly attracts tourists and history lovers, remaining a symbol of Krajina pride and cultural heritage. ( Denis Zuberi - Anadolu Agency )