It would be impossible to speak of Vareš without speaking of Bobovac in the same breath. It is an integral part of our culture. It defines our place in history. Having been built in the mid 14th century this royal medieval fortification played a key role in protecting the Bosnian Kingdom and the Royal Kotromanic Family. With the arrival of the Ottomans and the fall of Bobovac the fortification lost its significance in Ottoman Bosnia. But that is no longer the case. Having been the administrative and military seat of the medieval Bosnian State, Bobovac is now a protected national monument. It was the royal burial area for Kings Ostoja, Tvrtko II, and Stjepan Tomas. The mausoleum has been refurbished, paying tribute to the dynasty of the Bosnian Kingdom. What is perhaps most enchanting about Bobovac today is its inspiration natural setting. It sits perfectly along a ridge, surrounded by forest-covered mountains and crystal clear trickling streams. The walk there, either via hiking trail from Kraljeva Sutjeska or a longer walk from Vareš along the Via Dinarica route, makes for a perfect day outing to get a bit of culture and nature in one go. The remains of the fortress are modest but they still clearer depict the ingenuity of the Bosnian Royal Family to protect the vulnerable kingdom well over 700 years ago.