STONE GUARDIANS OF VRGORAC
Peek inside the walls that guard the secrets of past times. Walk the paths of Turkish aghas and Venetian captains
Gradina Fortress
Step onto the ramparts where the history of Vrgorac has unfolded since 1444. Gradina is not just a stone fortress – it’s the best viewpoint in the region, from which all of Dalmatia lies at your feet.
Explore the secrets of its three levels, feel the power of ancient carved rocks, and capture the most beautiful panoramic photograph of the Vrgorac Plain. A perfect stop for every explorer who wants to touch the past at the very top of the town.
Cukarinovića Tower (Fratarska Tower)
Discover the best-preserved stone residence of old Vrgorac. This imposing tower, once the seat of Beg Cukarinović, after its liberation in 1690 became a peaceful home for Franciscan friars who preserved faith and knowledge within its walls.
Step into its courtyard, feel the coolness of massive walls, and experience architecture that has survived centuries of battles and reconstructions. This is a place where oriental style meets Christian tradition, creating the most unique corner of the historic center
Šabića Tower (Pakerova Tower)
Discover one of the best-preserved Ottoman towers of Vrgorac, built over three centuries ago by Mujaga Šabić. This distinctive stone fortress, also known as Pakerova Tower, represents a rare example of residential-defensive architecture that has retained its original form.
Walk along its high walls that were once home to Turkish captains, and today are a protected cultural heritage and proud guardian of Vrgorac’s streets. An ideal stop for every guest who wants to feel the authentic spirit of the past woven into the stone of Dalmatia.
Kapetanovića Tower (Birthplace of Tin Ujević)
Discover the largest and most beautiful of Vrgorac’s towers, a monumental three-story building where the great poet Tin Ujević was born in 1891. This impressive structure, also known as Dizdarević or Captain’s Tower, was once a key part of the city walls and a safe haven, and today it is the heart of Vrgorac’s cultural events.
Visit its gallery and ‘literary showcase’ in the authentic ambiance of a protected cultural heritage that combines Ottoman legacy with modern art and literature.
Muminova Tower