Ključ Castle (Ključ)

Ključ
Ključ
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ključ, inside the fortress
Site information
Typetown-fortress
OwnerThe Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
ConditionRuin
Location
Ključ
Coordinates44°32′16″N 16°47′09″E / 44.53768°N 16.78582°E / 44.53768; 16.78582
Site history
BuiltUnknown-12th century
Built by(unknown)
In useUntil 19th century
Materialslimestone in dry stone walling
Battles/warsBattle of Kljuc (1463)
Designations
Official nameFort of Ključ in Ključ, the architectural ensemble
TypeCategory I monument
CriteriaII. Value
A, B, D i.ii.iii.iv.v., E iii.v., F, G v., H, I i.ii.iii.
Designated20 May 2003 (session No. )
Reference no.1329
Decision no.06-6-741/03-3
ListedList 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

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.