Zvornik fortress

Zvornik fortress is located in Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the mountain Mlađevac overlooking the Drina Valley. The castle is situated 147 meters above sea level and was likely built in the 12th or 13th century. It is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a rich history dating back to the medieval period.

The fortress has a complex and tumultuous past, having been owned by the Bosnian medieval feudal family Zlatonosović and later coming under the control of various invading forces, including the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Independent State of Croatia during World War II. In 1943, the fortress was liberated by the 1st Proletarian Brigade during the Battle of Zvornik. More recently, the fortress was defended by soldiers of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War.

Today, the fortress is part of the Republika Srpska and has undergone significant changes, including the construction of a church on its grounds and the relocation of a church bell from the village of Divič. Despite its complex history, Zvornik fortress remains an important historical and cultural landmark in Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering a glimpse into the region's rich and often tumultuous past. The current condition of the fortress is not well-documented, but it is likely that it has suffered from damage and neglect over the years, particularly during the Bosnian War.