Vinska cesta Hercegovine
Međugorje is currently one of the biggest marian shrines in the world. With the apparition of the blessed virgin Mary on 24th June, 1981, this place has become the destination of the pilgrims from all over the world.
The fundamental message of Međugorje is peace. Every pilgrim visits the Parish church of St. Jacob, The Hill of Apparition, Križevac, Garden of St. Francis, and Canacolo. The most important events in the course of the year are: Apparition's anniversary, Youth festival, Assumption, Mass on Križevac, Easter, Christmas, and New Year's celebration.
The Castle over Ljubuški, on top of Buturovica, usually ascribed to Herceg Stjepan, even if older then him, was built in the Middle Age. After the conquest, the Turks reinforced and enlarged the castle.
This castle had a granary, water reservoir, prison, commander’s house, and in the vicinity settlements for the army garrison. In the 17th century, the artisans from Dubrovnik repaired the town. In the beginning of the 19th century the town lost its military importance and soon began to decay. This castel represents today one of the biggest tourist attractions in the area of the Ljubuški municipality and the whole Herzegovina. This year, the Ljubuški municipality has drawn up the project for the preservation and reconstruction of this historical castle.
Middle Age building - Stjepan town, built in the late antique fortress over Blagaj is one of the most important towns in Herzegovina. This herceg’s town was actually a town’s palace, enclosed in the hard walls with jaggy peaks still visible. Stjepan Vukšić Kosača kept court in it, that’s why the town was named after him.
This town was the center of political and military turmoils of herceg’s land until 1473, when it was conquered by the Turkish army and became the seat and residence of the cadi (oriental civil judge).
This region characterizes the diversity of its above-ground and underground waters. The source of the Buna is one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe. It is the finest example of an underground karst river. It flows out of a 200m cliff wall and single-handedly creates the Buna River.
The region is also known for the diversity of its flora and a number of endemic species. At lower altitudes there are many evergreen plant and deciduous thicket species, while at higher altitudes in the hills there is sparse forest. Fertile cultivable land is suitable for the agriculture typical of the Mediterranean climate.
In the valley of Neretva, Počitelj was the mainstay of the Turks. This fortress was built by King Tvrtko in 1383, and it had strategic role in controlling the way to the sea through the Neretva valley. Today, the historical town of Počitelj, built under the fortress , has an oriental style, and as such is completely in the function of tourism and cultural events.
This unique settlement, listed as a UNESCO heritage site and recent reconstruction has returned the town to its original form. It was first mentioned in 1444 but some documents show that it was built in the late 14th century upon the order of the Bosnian King Tvrtko. Besides its stunning oriental architecture and Ottoman feel, Pocitelj hosts the longest operating art colony in southeast Europe.
Radimlja is the most famous location of medieval tombstones in Herzegovina. In this site there are 133 tombstones of different size and shape.
It’s available for visits every day.
