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The southern region of ancient Hum, ruled by
Herceg Stjepan (Duke Stjepan), was later named
Herzegovina after the region was conquered by the
invading Ottomans.
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The source of the Buna
river is the finest example of an underground karst
river. Its one of the largest and most beautiful
springs in Europe, producing approx. 30 m3/sec with
extremely cold and clean water.
It
flows out of a 200m cliff wall and single-handedly
creates the Buna River.
Unsurprisingly, the Ottoman sultan
was impressed, and ordered a tekke (tekija)
to be built right next to it.
It is open to visitors all year round
and serves cold drinks, tea and Turkish coffee in a
beautiful garden overlooking the source of the
River.
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Počitelj, this quaint oriental-style town is
located about half an hour's drive from Mostar, less
than 30km south on the M-17 road towards the
Adriatic.
Mogorjelo
was built at the end of the 3rd century and two
basilicas were added some time in the 5th century.
It makes for an interesting excursion.
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Međugorje
is one of the most famous and most visited
pilgrimage places in the entire Catholic world. The
place, a small Herzegovinian village in the middle
of rocky hills, became famous when six children saw
the Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparition on the hill
Crnica (on the place called Podbrdo). The apparition
was a white form with a child in her arms. The first
apparition happened on 24 June 1981, and it was
followed by a series of apparitions seen by the same
children, together or separately. Some of them have
claimed to see her until today. The Virgin Mary
passed to the children messages of peace, faith and
love, so the local people called the place “Shrine
of the Queen of Peace”. Since then, millions of
pilgrims from all over the world come to Međugorje
to climb up to the very place where the skies are
kissing the earth to feel hope and love, and many
believe that this holy place will heal all wounds on
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Kravice waterfalls,
The Among the most fascinating naturalistic features
of this region are the sparkling waterfalls of
Kravice, about 40 km from Mostar. The waters of
the Trebižat River branch out, cascading from the
tuff walls from a height of 30 meters, and they form
a natural amphitheatre, 150-metre wide, creating
spectacular effects that bring to mind, even if in a
more modest dimension, the imposing Niagara
waterfall is.
Popular in the summer
season above all with rafting enthusiasts and by
locals, it is the perfect place for all those who
wish to relax and enjoy themselves in the midst of
an uncontaminated atmosphere, accompanied by the
constant sound of waterfalls in the background. Near
to them, there is also a small grotto with
stalactites made of calcium carbonate, and an old
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Herceg Ethno village,
the silent stone streets, century old olive trees
and beautiful haze stone walls transport you to
bygone times, where the persistent man with callous
hands took rocks and some land and managed to
nurture grape vines, olive trees and figs.
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Stone houses and interiors made of oak furniture
leave an unforgettable impression of warmth and
friendliness.
One of the most beautiful contributions of the
Herceg Ethno village is the valuable ethnographic
collection, which provides quite an insight into
ancient life in Herzegovina. In addition, the
village has an amphitheatre. It supports a
multipurpose hall where you can organise various
cultural events, conferences and seminars.
Recreational activities include walking and jogging
trails and also a huge recreational playground. |
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TOUR DURATION (10 h) - TOUR PRICE: 70 EUR
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Guided tour of Herzegovina with a professional
English speaking guide;
lunch, entrance fees.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dervish house in Blagaj(Tekija); The Buna river
spring (the strongest karst spring in Europe);
Blagaj Mediaeval fortress; Pocitelj town-museum;
Pocitelj art colony; Počitelj Clock tower; Mogorjelo
- Roman villa rustica (archaeological site);
Medjugorje - Roman Catholic Marian Sanctuary;
Kravice waterfalls - Niagara waterfalls in
miniature, Herceg Ethno Village;
OPTIONA VISITS
Hutovo blato
is one of most beautiful reserves of nature in
Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hutovo blato, covering the
space of 3728 hectares, is a part of the swamp area
of the lower course of Neretva river.
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