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.
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.
Mogorjelo is situated in the immediate vicinity of Čapljina. It was a Roman Villa rustica.
This monument is among the most beautiful constructions of the late antique architecture in our region. Objects found in Mogorjelo go back to the 4th century. The Villa, with its luxuriance, beauty and peculiarity of architecture represents an oasis of values and beauties, surrounded by the rich Mediterranian vegetation.
This orthodox monastery, built in 1566, was one of the most important orthodox monasteries of Herzegovina in the 16th century, and dedicated to the Annunciation of the most holy mother of God. It’s situated south of Mostar on the Mostar - Čapljina way.
The monastery can be visited with previous notification.
Mostar’s Old Town is interesting for its lively narrow streets. There are a lot of catering facilities in it and handicraft shops with an array of traditional goods offered. The Old Bridge is the gem of Mostar.
The Old Bridge in Mostar is the symbol of the City of Mostar and it was built in 1566. It's a one-arch construction that bonds the left to the right bank of the river Neretva. The span of the arch is 28,7 meters long, and the height is 21 meters from the summer water level. A High-altitude diving competition is held here every year in July. It has been introduced on the UNESCO's list of world heritage in 2005. By coming to the Old Bridge, you will enjoy a memorable view of the Neretva river and the surrounding antiquities.
In the Old Town there are a lot of cultural-historical and religious buildings such as the Old Bridge, the Crooked Bridge, Tabačica Mosque, Koski Mehmed- Pasha’s Mosque, Tara and Halebija towers, etc.
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.
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).
