HERZEG`S THRONE ADVENTURES FROM MOSTAR

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Stop At: Stjepan Grad - Blagaj Castle, Blagaj Fort, Blagaj 88201 Bosnia and Herzegovina

HERZEG`S THRONE ADVENTURES

Blagaj fort locally known as Stjepan grad, is a town-fortress complex near the town of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old Blagaj Fort (Bona, Stjepan grad) was built on a high, inaccessible karst hill, at an elevation of 310 metres (1,020 ft) above sea level and 266 metres (873 ft) above the source of the river Buna. Blagaj Fort is 275 metres (902 ft) above sea level.

The historic town of Stjepan Town, on the hill above Blagaj, was the seat of the royalty of Stjepan Vukčić and the birthplace of Bosnian queen Katarina Kosača-Kotromanić.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The historic urban site of Pocitelj, Pocitelj BB on the left bank of the river Neretva, Pocitelj 88300 Bosnia and Herzegovina

The fort was built at the end of the 14th century by the order of the famous Bosnian king Tvrtko, but Počitelj was first mentioned in 1444. as a parish seat. Počitelj is a true open-air museum and a highly regarded place for many artists who find inspiration for the artwork in this magical landscape. In addition to its beautiful oriental architecture and Ottoman feeling, Počitelj hosts the longest working art colony in south-eastern Europe. Walking around town you feel like you’re back in time. Here you will see incredible architecture, city walls, mosques, art studios and much more.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kravice Falls, Neretva valley, Studenci 88300 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kravica will be our last stop.

The Kravica waterfalls, often mistakenly called Kravice, is a large cascade on the river Trebižat in the karst center of Herzegovina. It is located 10 km south of Ljubuški and 40 km south of Mostar. Its height is 25 m and the diameter of the lake at the foot of the waterfall is 120 m.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Fortress of Herzog Stjepan Vukčić Kosača, Ljubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the Middle Age up above Ljubuški, on the top Buturovica, a tower was built and is ascribed to Herceg Stjepan, even it’s older than him, and in written sources Ljubuški is first mentioned on February 22, 1444 under the name of Lubussa.

Shortly before 1447., the city fell to the Turks and became frontier tower with a strong crew. The Turks reinforced the tower into the war dwellings with all supporting facilities. After 1835. the tower in Ljubuški lost its defense and strategic role.

Duration: 1 hour