Ostrožac Castle

Ostrožac Castle is a castle located in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Una-Sana Canton just outside the town of Cazin, near the village of Ostrožac. The castle dates back to the 16th century when the Ottoman Turks established the Ottoman province of Bosnia. A second addition was made to the castle between 1900 and 1906 by an unconfirmed member of the Habsburg family.

One of Bosnia’s Gothic treasures is Ostrožac Castle, located high on the edge of a valley and overlooking the Una River. It has much more of an eastern European feel to it rather than medieval or Ottoman. Structure of castle is still in a good condition with a number of door and window fittings still remaining. The inside however (which is open to explore) has been completely gutted. It has an eerie atmosphere well suited to its Gothic architecture.

Ownership of the castle is still disputed, but citizens of Cazin and Ostrožac are permitted to use the castle grounds local concerts and entertainment. The castle is slowly being repaired and it is rumored that it has been sold by the government to a private owner.