- 2000
- 300 m.n.v
- Natural beauty
- Medieval fortress
Ostrožac, City Cazin
Ostrožac, situated amidst the scenic splendor of a well-preserved castle and the river Una, provides a captivating ambiance reminiscent of a fairy tale. The town of Ostrožac is characterized by a complex of buildings that includes a medieval fort, an Ottoman fortress, a castle built during the Austro-Hungarian period by Lothar Von Berks, and a series of contemporary sculptures situated within the natural environment of the Old Town.
Ostrožac, a fort from the early Iron Age, a medieval fortress and a Turkish town. The fortress is located on a dominant elevation above the left bank of the Una River and the village of the same name, 12 km from Bihać. The fortress has an irregular circular shape with a capitol and a circular defense tower next to which there is a well. The first mention of the fortress is from 1286. The fortress was owned by the Babonić-Blagajski princes (Ostroški princes). It came under the rule of Antun Bakšić in 1552. It fell into the hands of the Ottomans in 1577. Since the 17th century, it has been the headquarters of the Ostroža Captaincy, which is the strongest in the Bosnian Krajina. Dizdars and captains were from Beširević. For more information, visit the link – https://www.ostrozac.com/ostrozac.html
Highlights
Location
Key contacts
Ermin Beganović
- Director JU Center for Culture and Tourism Cazin
- +387 61 074 275
- erminbeganovic90@gmail.com
Hasan Đuzelić
- President of the MZ Ostrozac
- +387 61 353 671
Accommodation facilities
Motel - Euro Jet
Motel Huremagić
Motel Kula Bazeni
Hostel REZ
Gastronomic offer
Cafe/Bar/Restoran:
Restaurant Šedrvan
Restaurant Dva Bećara
Restaurant Square
Traditional products
Salesperson Contact Details 1
“Api komora” Đuzelić,
Phone: +387 61 353 671
Description: The 'api komora' is a used for inhaling air from beehives. It is one of the many alternative remedies.
For all other specialty products, contact key contacts for the village:
- Making items from metal (replicas of cannons and other items)
- Embroidery of traditional costumes
- Making wooden souvenirs
- Honey from Krajina
Activities
Hiking trail
Rafting and Fishing on river Una
Adventure Cazin
E-mail: dasjadoo@gmail.com
Contact Phone: +387 62 875 709
Web site: https://adventurecazin.com/
Paragliding
Aero klub Kumulus
Adress: Kasim Ljubijankić
Phone: +387 62 440 011
Web site: https://www.facebook.com/kumuluscazin/?locale=hr_HR
Recommended tours/offers nearby
Ways to come to Cazin/Ostrožac from Bihać:
- By a car or rent a car agency in Bihać.
- Bus (the bus goes 3 times a day on the line Bihać-Ostrožac-Cazin) (check or call local bus station for more certain information on bus arrival).
- Trip to Cazin (when in Cazin, start your tour by visiting some of the most fascinating landmarks, historical buildings and architecture heritages of this region including Traditional Bosnian houses of prominent historical figures:
- House of Nurija Pozderac and House of Ibro Alagić.
- Religious buildings: City Mosque Cazin and Stara medresa “Džemaluddin Čaušević” and visit famous square at the very city center where Austro-Hungarian architecture can be closely observed on buildings including City Hall and City Library.
- Continue towards Ostrožac and visit Old Town Ostrožac, a complex of historical buildings, including medieval fort, an Ottoman fortress and a Castle of Lothar Von Berks, build during the Austro-Hungarian period. Within the complex, visit Museum of the Bosnian Kingdom. (Entrance fee for whole complex is 5 BAM and it is open throughout the whole year)
- Have a lunch at Restaurant Stari Grad Ostrožac
- Visit and experience Api komora Đuzelić (The ‘api komora’ is a used for inhaling air from beehives. It is one of the many alternative remedies.)
Itinerery extensions can include:
- Hiking (a hiking trail from the Old Town of Ostrožac towards the canyon of the Una River)
- Rafting and fishing on river Una (contact information about booking this tour through village contact person).
- Honey Cake Baking Workshop near Cazin.
- During summer months many events are organized at old town Ostrožac including art Colony during the month of June; open air cinema on Saturdays during the month of July – for more information visit and follow news at Center for Culture and Tourism Cazin
- Dinner at Kod Halke restaurant
- Trip to Ostrožac from Cazin (take a short city tour through Cazin and visit some of the most famous landmarks and historic buildings)
- Drive to restaurant Kod Halke, have brunch at the site and start a hike from the picknic area Dobrenica (the site is close to the restaurant but make sure to ask for directions in the restaurant).
- Una Vista hiking trail is long 19 kilometers, and it includes the tour from Dobrenica towards Old Town Ostrožac, it circles around the Ostrožac and passes down to Una River Canyon all the way up settlement of Miostrah and finish on the Mala Gomila
Notice: It is not necessary to complete the entire route; the journey can be concluded at designated points, such as the Una River Canyon or at Old Town Ostrožac or Miostrah. There is also the bathing area at Miostrah – Ćakića Lake
- Have dinner at Restaurant Dva Becara
Recommended overnight stay at Motel Krajina or Hotel Tazz
Itinerary extensions or other recommendations can include:
If you are interested in booking tour guide with you contact local agencies and communicate your itinerary with local tour expert.
Contact information:
- Explore Bosnia
Smajo Kazafer
Phone: + 387 (63) 793 614
Address: Trg Zlatnih Ljiljana bb, Cazin 77220, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Tour Ami
Almir Kurtović
Phone:+387 62 733 455
Adress: Srebrenička 71, 77000 Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ključni kontakt
Ermin Beganović
- Director JU Center for Culture and Tourism Cazin
- +387 61 074 275
- erminbeganovic90@gmail.com
Hasan Đuzelić
- President of the MZ Ostrozac
- +387 61 353 671
