Blagaj City Tour

*THIS IS A WALKING TOUR IN THE CITY BLAGAJ

Blagaj – an ancient capital of Herzegovina region. This heaven of peace and natural harmony, is located only three kilometers from the Mostar airport. Due to the proximity of the Adriatic sea (around 45km) and its low level above sea, the climate is Mediterranean with very long and hot summers.

Blagaj has a fascinating history and offers a variety of authentic cultural experiences. In this area were found traces of human life since prehistoric times, in the famous Green cave have been found artifacts from the 5 century BC. During the Middle Ages Blagaj was known as the capital of the Herzegovinian region. There are also the ruins of Stjepan town, the castle, which is located on the inaccessible cliff above the Buna river, and which were the seat of numerous Herzegovinian rulers. The most famous of them was the Herceg Stjepan Kosaca after whose title this region got its name, Herzegovina. The Buna spring in Blagaj is simply breathtaking. It is also one of the largest sources of drink water in Europe, the second amount. Next to the source, a 16th century Dervish house – Tekke is still one of the most mystical places as well as one of the most important cultural and historical monuments in all of Bosnia&Herzegovina. The place is still used for dervish gatherings but it is also a museum. While being there one can definitely feel the spiritual power of this place. It is an amazing piece of nature. A hundred meters along the river one can spot places for canoe enthusiasts.