OLD TOWN OF MIČEVAC GETS A NEW LOOK

Conservation works are currently underway at the medieval fortress of Mičevac near Trebinje, the Museum of Herzegovina has announced.

PHOTO: TO Trebinje

The project includes cleaning and restoration of the fortress walls, removal of vegetation, as well as protective and stabilization measures on the most endangered sections of the structure. The primary goal is to preserve the site’s authenticity and extend the lifespan of this significant monument, ensuring that Mičevac remains a recognizable symbol of Trebinje’s history and identity.

The conservation works are being implemented as part of the project “InclUSivE HERITAGE – Sustainable Cultural Tourism in Hinterlands,” supported by the European Union through the Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro. The project is being carried out in cooperation with the Polimlje Museum.

The fortress of Mičevac is listed as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The remains of the renowned medieval town of Mičevac are located on the right bank of the Trebišnjica River, near the settlement of Perovića Most. According to local tradition, the town was built by Duke Mičeta, after whom it was named.

Mičevac consisted of a fortified stronghold and a suburban settlement. The fortress itself stood on a smaller elevation, dominating the wider area, while the suburb developed below it.

According to Lukari, a chronicler from Dubrovnik, Mičevac was first mentioned as early as 1042. The town held an exceptionally important strategic position, as it protected the communication route linking Dubrovnik with the hinterland. Historical records from 1445 and 1451 also mention the existence of customs offices in Mičevac, further highlighting its economic and trade significance during the medieval period.