An Abbey as a Stronghold

The main goal of this paper is to analyze the strategic role Cistercian abbey Blessed Virgin Mary in Topusko (medieval Toplica) anti-Ottoman defense during 16th century, especially because it rather exceptional usage sacral complex system long period. In order do so determined and analyzed importance monastic line change according ever going Ottoman conquest new territories, i.e. approaching bordering line. Furthermore, organization large estate as well changes fortifications are addressed. Even more, commendatory abbots abbey, serves larger efforts composing functioning analyzed. Finally, proximate time context final abandoning former determined.