Žabljak Crnojevića

Žabljak Crnojevića (commonly referred to as Žabljak; Montenegrin Cyrillic and Serbian Cyrillic: Жабљак Црнојевића, pronounced [ʒâbʎaːk t͡sr̂nɔjɛv̞it͡ɕaː]) is an abandoned medieval fortified town (fortress) in Montenegro. The fortress is located on the confluence of the Morača river in Lake Skadar.

See also: Žabljak
Žabljak Crnojevića
Жабљак Црнојевића
Žabljak Crnojevića in 1860.
Žabljak Crnojevića
Coordinates42.317°N 19.158°E / 42.317; 19.158
Site history
Built15th century
Battles/wars

History

It is believed that this fortress was founded in the 10th century during the reign of the Vojislavljević dynasty in then-known Dioclea, whereas the first known written testimony of the fortress originate from mid-14th century. The fortress served as the capital of Zeta under the Crnojević dynasty from 1466 till 1478, being the seat of Stefan and Ivan Crnojević. However, Ivan Crnojević was forced to move the capital in 1478 when the Ottomans seized the town during the siege of Shkodra, holding it until the decision of the Berlin Congress in 1878 when it fell under Montenegrin administration once again after 400 years of Turkish rule. The town has tall walls with towers, as well as one gate. Within the walls can be found: Ivan Crnojević's court, Church of Saint George (was turned into a mosque during Ottoman rule), housing and military facilities, a warehouse for clothes and a water tank, most of which are preserved.

In the early 17th century, the town was under Ottoman rule. The fortress had only one resident, the Dizdar Aga (Turkish official).

Demographics
Ethnicity in 2011[1]
Ethnicity Number Percentage
Montenegrins1765.4%
Serbs934.6%
Total26100%
  • View of the castle from the village
  • View from the castle to the Skadar lake
  • Monument to Kenjo Janković and Ceklin rebels
  • The village church and graveyard under the castle
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References
  1. MONSTAT - POPIS 2011- podaci
  • (in Serbian) Istorijski leksikon Crne Gore, 5. dio: Žabljak Crnojevića ISBN 86-7706-169-X
  • (in English) Montenegro.com: Zabljak Crnojevica
  • (in English) Visit-Montenegro: Rijeka Crnojevica
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