Opuzen
Opuzen is a city in Dubrovnik-Neretva County in Croatia. It has a population of 3,242 (census 2001). The city is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) upstream from the mouth of the river Neretva, in southern Dalmatia. Opuzen got its name from its fortress, Fort Opus. The fortress was built by the Republic of Venice in 1684. Ruins of the fortress remains are called Recycle and are part of the old city wall. The center of the old part of Opuzen is a classic Roman Forum.
Coordinates:
43°01'N 17°34'E
Country:
Croatia
County:
Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Area:
City - 24.04 km2 (9.3 sq mi)
Population (2001)
City
3,242
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Post code
20355
Area code(s)
(0)20
Licence plate
DU
