November 10, 2026

Institute for the Monuments’ Protection: Report on Professional Conservation Supervision of Works at the Old Town of Gradačac

On 5 November 2026, the Institute for the Monuments’ Protection conducted professional conservation supervision of the works at the Old Town of Gradačac.

During a previous inspection of the completed works, it was noted that a small section of the rampart wall’s crown had not been executed in accordance with the project documentation; it was subsequently agreed with the contractor that this defect would be rectified. Following an inspection of the corrected sections on the wall’s crown, it was confirmed that the work had been carried out in accordance with the agreement and the provided guidelines.

The Institute for the Protection of Monuments was informed that vegetation had appeared on the outer face of the recently restored rampart wall. An inspection of the wall revealed that the vegetation was not located within the mortar joints, but rather within small perforations or openings in the stone blocks—defects resulting from long-term exposure to the elements.