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The Danica Asylum was opened on May 31, 2023, thanks to the City of Trebinje and the British organization Network For Animals. It is located in the atar of the village of Zgonjevo, 10 km from the city center. The name of the asylum Danica is symbolic of the prematurely deceased Trebinja Danica Dadi Đikov, who was a great protector of animals, especially dogs. Asylum danica has temporary accommodation for 90 dogs, all dogs are veterinary treated, sterilized, socialized, have chip and passport and are ready for adoption. They are adopted only with a signed adoption contract. The shelter also received a certificate for exporting dogs to countries abroad, which will make the job even easier if one of the tourists wants to adopt a dog from our shelter. Volunteers and anyone interested can visit our asylum every day from Monday to Sunday, visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library ‘Duke Miroslav of Hum’ is situated in the City of Sun tourist complex.

Public library is situated in the very center of the city.

The ticket price (for 2 hours usage) for adults, in the period from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.  is 3.50 BAM, and in the period from 12 p.m. to 22p.m., the ticket price is 5.00 BAM.

The ticket price (for 2 hours usage), for special categories (children, students, pensioners and the disabled), in the period from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. is 2.50 BAM, and in the period from 12 p.m. to 22p.m., the ticket price is 3, 50 BAM.

Artem gallery is a place where you can find all sorts of artworks (paintings, sculptures etc.) and gifts. Alongside artworks from Herzegovina, you can also find artworks from other parts of the world. it is a gallery of the international character.

There is probably no better way to experience nature than to camp. For all lovers of nature and this form of vacation outside the City of the Sun, just a few hundred meters from its gates, there is a camp that has the most modern spaces for stationing tents, caravans and campers. It covers an area of ​​2 ha, has 50 places for campers and 200 places for tents. The camp is built in accordance with the most modern standards of European camping tourism, and each plot has water and electricity supply and a camper cleaner for sanitary emptying of the camper.

Working hours:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is necessary to announce the arrival on one of the contact phones in advance.
On weekends – from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., it is not necessary to announce the arrival.

Ticket price:

Children’s bambi adventure park 2 BAM.

Large adrenaline park 4 BAM.

Challenge yourself in a realistic gunfight, feel the adreanaline and the competitive spirit at the Armija paintball club located in Ubla.

The best standard state of the art equipment and stunning surroundings will provide you with an unforgettable experience. The pleasure is guaranteed.

Price 25 KM per player – including all necessary equipment (20 KM for childern) .

As for additional ammunition, the price of 100 rounds is 8 BAMs, and 50 rounds – 5 BAMs.

Тhe city market of Trebinje is a place where you can buy best quality products produced in Herzegovina. It is situated on the Square of Freedom in the very center of Trebinje. It is a certain addition to the famous Green market of Trebinje.

It offers whole spectre of dried meat products, diary products, honey and honey products, as well as the various local beverages suvch as Herzegovinian grappa with herbs etc.

Inside the store there is also a butchery where you can buy high quality meat from the local breeders.

Also if you like fish, you can buy all sorts of river and sea fish.

It is important to mention that all products are kept in apropriate hygenic conditions and apropriate temperature.

Unforgetable experience of Herzegovina alongside licensed guides for all biczcle lovers.

Depending of  the preferences of our tourists, we offer different kind of tours in and around the city of Trebinje such are:

The tours can be modified in accordance to tourist’s wish.

Have a different kind of vacation and enjoy in Herzegovina in a special way!

Train rout: The train departs from the station next to the walls of the Old town (Ducic’s fountain). Than it goes further down Preobrazenska street, across the bridge of Ivo Andric and further down the bank of Luka Vukalovic till the monument. Then it does a semi circle turn and proceeds further down the bank till its end where it does another semi circle turn and gets back to the station.

Ticket price:
6 BAM(adults)
4 BAM (children)

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On a beautifully designed location with an attractive view on city panorama, along the main road entrance to Trebinje from Bileća, lies a lookout with 9 m2 of area, with all necessary infrastructure.
Visitors, tourists, guests, people passing by, and local residents as well can rest and refresh here, enjoying in panoramic view of Trebinje and experiencing yet another way of spending quality time during their visit of the city.

“CORIE” offers all interested persons the services of organizing individual and group bird observation on the territory of the City of Trebinje.

Touristic complex Hercegovačka Gračanica is the most visited religious objects in East Herzegovina.

It was constructed to honor the wish of the famous Serbian poet Jovan Dučić stated in his testament. He wanted to be buried on one of the hills that surround Trebinje in a church ‘resembling the one in Kosovo’ – referring to Gračanica in Kosovo, the most important legacy of king Milutin from 1321.

Jovan Dučić died on April 7, 1943, on Annunciation day. On that same day in 1999, on Crkvina hill, a foundation stone for Hercegovačka Gračanica was placed and consecrated. According to some sources, this was also the former location of a Church of St. Archangel Michael, in honor to king Milutin). Whole complex was finished a year later. On Annunciation day in 2000, 47 years after poet’s death, his remains were brought to Hercegovačka Gračanica.

Hercegovačka Gračanica is not identical to the one in Kosovo. It has one level less, and the interior is also slightly different. The church was built in Byzantine style and painted with so-called ‘secco’ technique (dry painting), under strong influence of the famous Greek icon painter Stamatis Skliris.

Inside the church there are 16 pillars, out of which 15 are square-shaped and one is round-shaped, carrying special symbolic meaning. In its base there is a stone from Kosovska Gračanica which is a symbol of ‘home cornerstone’, carrying the spirit of ‘old home’ to ‘new home’.

The floor of Hercegovačka Gračanica is a replica of mosaic from Prizren monastery of St. Archangels (Metohija), legacy of emperor Dušan the Mighty, and it also carries important meaning.  On the church floor there is a ‘dragon’ which represents the ‘devil’, so everyone who enters will step on the unholy, thus denying him.

The iconostasis is a convincing replica of the one from monastery Hilandar on Mount Athos. It was made in monastery Tvrdoš.

Poet’s grave is on the right side of the church, with a simple writing ‘Jovan Dučić – Poet’, just like he wanted.

Within the complex there is also bell tower, episcope court, amphitheater, souvenir shop and summer restaurant ‘Dučić’s View’.

With time, Gračanica has also become popular for wedding ceremonies. One of the most impressive prayers in the church is the ‘Marriage at Cana’.

Church of St. Clement (better known to locals as “Klimentica”) is the typical small Mediterranean medieval church, made of stone. It is placed on the right shore of the Trebisnjica River, in the village Mostaći and is considered one of the oldest churches in the area. The church is interesting because of its paintings inside. Thanks to its rich decoration (it was painted during the period of Turkish occupation of this area), the church today has a status of cultural-historical monument.

This church is located on the top of Elijah’s hill in the village of Mesari, north of the road Trebinje-Mostar, 20 km from Trebinje on the edge of Popovo polje. It has three semi-rounded apses, which were reconstructed several times, most recently in 1897 according to the inscription on the supporting beam. This church has a pre-Roman style, so it is considered to be the first church built between 9th and 11th century. It is one of the oldest buildings in Herzegovina. Church of St. Elijah, together with ancient tomb tumulus and necropolis with ‘stećak’ tombstones in Mesari, it was listed as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2008.

Architecturally, Strač is one of the most interesting old fortifications, as well one of the biggest in the whole Balkan. It located south east of Trebinje with the elevation of 750m. It has a beautiful view of Zupci, Petrovo polje, Trebinje and Trebinje forest.

During the Austro-Hungarian period, Trebinje was one of the most protected cities. Each hill above the city had a fortification from which a potential attack could be seen so the people could be alarmed and respond to it. Unlike others, Strač was buried under ground for the major part, and because of this it is considered the most mysterious object of that time.

The symbol of power of this fort is represented in its iron cannon domes on the top, which still resist the imminence of time, but human negligence as well, which caused significant damage to the object.

It is interesting that Austrian experts have converted the then currency crown to today’s Euro, and calculated that the construction of this fortification cost the astonishing 60 million Euros.

It is believed that the old town of Trebinje, together with the court of Helene de Anjou, was located at the place today known as ‘Brankovina’, which was named after Branković tower. This watch tower was very important back then. There are records of Herzegovinian origins of family Branković, which existed during the most prosperous time of Serbian state, in the period of kings Miutin, Stefan of Dečani and of course the king and the emperor Dušan the Mighty. It is believed that the Branković family is the last Serbian medieval dynasty, who ruled from the first half of 14th to the second half of 16th century. Tower was built by the county ruler Mladen, founder of the family and lord of Trebinje and Dračevica. Family’s last name comes from Mladen’s son Branko, and the tower was named after him as well.

The remains of the medieval town Mičevac are located on the right Trebisnjica bank, very close to Perovica bridge settlement. According to the legend, it was named after Duke Mičeta who built it.

It is comprised of two parts – fort and the town which was under it. Being constructed on the higher ground, the fort dominated the area, and the town was under it, serving as a sort of suburb.

According to Lucarius, a chronic from Dubrovnik, Mičevac is first mentioned in 1402. The town was very important strategically because it protected the communication between Dubrovnik and its background. There are records of customs offices in Micevac from 1445 and 1451, which adds to the fact that this was an important trade and economy center back in those days.

Town of Micevac is listed as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Klobuk was one of the most magnificent medieval town forts in this area. Its remains are located 30 km from Trebinje. The town is positioned on steep cliffs that are looking to Susica river, and it can be approached only from the west side – from the road leading from Trebinje to Niksic.

Byzantine emperor Constantine VI Porphyrogennetos mentioned Klobuk as a town fort more than 1000 years ago.

Klobuk was physically destroyed in 1878 by Austrians who pillaged it and destroyed it, so only the dilapidated walls remained to this day.

Klobuk was listed as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006.

In the recent times, Klobuk was popularized in the movie ‘On the Milky Road’ (good part of the movie was shot at this location) by the world-famous director Emir Kusturica. Monica Bellucci, one of the world’s most famous movie divas, was a leading actor in the movie.

For true cycling lovers, Trebinje offers a lot of adventure, whether it is mountain or road cycling. A great number of mountain and road cycle tracks has enabled Trebinje to join the world’s expansion of this sport.

Cycling club ‘Leotar’ and cycling section of Mountaineering club ‘Vučji zub’ actively promote cycling, organizing various international manifestations and competitions.

With the project of revitalization of old railroad ‘Ćiro’, Trebinje has become a part of the regional network of cycling tracks. Instead of old trains which used coal fuel, today we have bicycles on these tracks, and cyclists get to experience the unforgettable nature adventure.

Lastva is 13 km away from Trebinje to the east, on the way to Nikšić. It is located on the shore of lake Lastva and offers many attractive locations for picnic, barbecue, and other activities in nature. The lake is also very rich with fish and it is the favorite destination of many local fishermen, where they gather every year at the official opening of the new fishing season.

Only 20 km away from Trebinje in the background of world famous tourist destinations (Dubrovnik, Herceg Novi, Kotor), as a part of Orjen mountain massif and on 1100 m latitude, there is a place called Ubla. Together with Studenac, it is considered the favorite weekend location for all local citizens.

This picnic area offers extraordinary terrain characteristics for winter sport recreation, enjoying in nature and picnic tourism. It also ideal for those who seek peace and escape from everyday life, rest in the shade of evergreen forest and direct contact to nature.

This is also the location of traditional manifestation ‘From the Rebellion the Freedom Was Born’, honoring folklore and tradition with various cultural and art activities. During the summer season cultural and sport activities are organized every weekend.

On the west end of Popovo polje, 300 meters to the east of monastery Zavala, there is a cave called Vjetrenica. It is the most famous cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina, protected as a natural monument, and it is a well-known tourist destination in this part of Herzegovina. About 6700 meters of underground water system have been discovered in it. This cave is special in numerous ways: spacious halls, sediments, abundance of water systems – lakes, waterfalls, large streams and tens of smaller ones which flow in various directions. Perhaps the most impressive is the strong wind on the entrance, which can be also felt inside, as well as the collapsing of ceilings that have been happening since the earliest times. Vjetrenica is equally interesting in ecological, geomorphological and economic sense, and at the same time it is one of the most distinctive objects in whole Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has been on the list of protected natural monuments since 1950, and in 1981 it was proclaimed a natural geomorphological reservation. It is also famous for being the habitat of an endemic aquatic salamander called olm (‘human fish’).

Sušica is a tributary of Trebišnjica. It is about 15 km east of Trebinje. With its emerald green water and plenty of fish, it is very convenient for swimming and fishing. There is also a mysterious Roman bridge Vučija on it, as well as beaches and camping sites for nature lovers.

The olm is the only amphibian in Europe that lives in caves. This salamander from the family of ‘proteidae’ is a Dinaric Alps endemic species which lives in underground lakes and quiet underground streams and rivers of the Dinaric karst. It can be exclusively found from northern Italy, Istria and costal Slovenia to Dalmatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. There are 46 underground locations where you can see the ‘white man fish’. Trebinje has the only olm observatory in the world. It is located in Vrtuljak cave in Gorica neighborhood. The purpose of it is to study and preserve this endemic species, as well as to popularize it for tourism purposes.

It is located in Hrupjela, a hill where a tower from Austro-Hungarian period was also located. It is dedicated to the holy archangels and together with Hercegovačka Gračanica it beautifully overlooks the city, offering a unique view of the whole Trebinje.

Village Mrkonjići is on the east side of Popovo polje on the route Trebinje-Ljubinje. In this village on December 28, 1610 holy father Vasilije of Ostrog was born. His birthname was Stojan, from mother Anastasija and father Petar Jovanović. On St. Vasilije of Tvrdoš and Ostrog day, May 12, 1998, a church dedicated to him was opened in the village. The temple was constructed on the foundations of this holy man’s birth house and it is located on the right side of the road from Trebinje. On the left side of the road the church of St. Nicholas is located and that is where Vasilije was baptized. There is a cemetery by the temple where his mother St. Ana rests.

Besides many successes in the food industry, “Swisslion” Company is expanding own business to tourism and catering. Their first catering object, the only thematic hotel in BiH, called “SL Industry” hotel was opened in April 2017.

Two month later, The East Gate of “Grad Sunca” was officially opened. Eight hectares of Hercegovinian karst was enriched by a luxury hotel “SL Panorama”, Wellness & Spa center “Galley” and sport – recreational center “SL Olimp”.

Within the walls of “Grad Sunca” at the same pace, another big project is under construction and its opening is expected for May, 2019. It is a tourist resort “Bijeli Grad” with 160 apartments, National restaurant and congress center “Koloseum” with 600 seats.

 

It is expected of “Grad Sunca” complex  to take up the area of 80 hectares upon completing all the phases of the project.

 

Monastery Zavala is on the edge of Popovo polje, under Ostrog mountain. There are no reliable sources about its construction date. According to tradition, church of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary came into being during the first Christian Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who built a church in Slano and arrived to Zavala, where he saw that local people were religious and decided to build a church there.

The oldest written record is from 1514. It is a certificate of a vineyard sell to Seraphion, the abbot of the monastery.

This monastery has a specific position, so the architectural style is matching. It gives the impression of an ascetic monk home. The church is covered by a cliff from the north side which is also the base for its north wall.

The interior of the church was painted with frescoes in 1619 by a great Serbian painter from the 17th century named Gregorije Mitrofanović, who was also a monk in Hilandar monastery. A special place in the church is taken by icon of Emanuel (Jesus as a boy), painted under church’s dome.

St. Vasilije of Ostrog was also a monk in this monastery. He was born in a nearby village Mrkonjići, where a church was built in his honor.

This massif belongs to Mediterranean biogeographic region, and covers about 18.156 ha, with many important habitats – pit caves (not accessible to the public), forests, lawns, mountain pastures and meadows. This area is ideal for existence of important species, such as bears, wolves, rock partridge, and an attractive bird of prey – snake eagle. It is also famous for ‘munika’ – evergreen species from the family ‘Pinaceae’, which can only be found in Balkans. This massif is very convenient for so called ‘active vacation’ – nature field trips, hiking and mountaineering, as well as for speleology activities (exploring of caves and cave pits). There is also an initiative to make this area a national park.

Spring Studenac on Trebišnjica river in the most beautiful location within the city limits, and it has always been used for field trips, picnics, lessons in nature, etc. Old wooden wheel that was used for watering can also be seen at Studenac, and this relic of past provides a special charm to the visitors. This picnic ground is probably located at the most beautiful part of Trebišnjica natural river flow.

Diving club ‘Poseidon’ was founded in 1999 by a group of enthusiasts and diving lovers. Main activities of the club are:

Some of the attractive locations for diving are: under Old town walls, visit to underwater bridge and church in Perovića most, Bileća lake diving…

Diving club ‘Poseidon’ has highly trained guides who speak Serbian and English, and offers both individual and group excursions.

Price of the tour is 50 EUR per person (renting of equipment and guide). If you bring your own equipment, price is reduced to 30 EUR.

Should you decide to take this water adventure, you need to schedule seven days up front, so the necessary organization steps can be taken successfully.

This club was founded in 1972 for exploring karst and its phenomena – cave pits, caves, sinkholes and other types of pits. We tend to promote healthy life and life in nature, as well as the environment protection. One of the activities is familiarizing local people and tourists to the cave world of Trebinje and Herzegovina. Our tours are organized for groups up to ten people.

‘Walk with me’ offers an unforgettable experience of the natural heritage of this region in a unique, responsible and environmental way. Nature lovers will always find something for themselves in Trebinje, whether it is hiking through rocky mountains that are bordering Montenegro, walking to limestone peaks during sunrise or sunset, canoeing on steady water of Lastva lake, cycling though Popovo pole, or underground adventure through the most biologically diverse cave in the world.

Driving quads is highly adventurous by default, very attractive and full of adrenaline. Participants are offered unforgettable adventure and close contact with nature, history and tradition. Safari routes go through well preserved wild nature where nomadic caravans used to pass. On the Safari you can see medieval tombstones (stećak), watch wild birds, or experience traditionally prepared food and drink – smoked meat, tobacco, honey, pomegranate or cornelian cherry juice, wine, brandy, dried figs and plums, and watch sheep and goat herds. The Safari can be local (40 km of driving, 3-4 hours), one day (100-180 km of driving, 5-10 hours) or it can last several days (180-300 km of driving), with sleeping in tents (sleeping bag, matress…) with outdoor food preparation.

 

For all those who like adventure and challenge, enjoying in untouched nature and spending time with people, experienced guides from ‘Vučji zub’ club will show you the way. We offer mountaineering, mountain biking, speleology activities, photo Safari…

Experience an unforgettable adventure flying in paragliders with our experienced pilots and instructors. Flight above our city is 30 minutes long minimum, and we land on Trebišnjica river bank.

In our international paragliding school ‘WINGS OF SOUTH’ you can also obtain international paragliding license.

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Sport club ‘Aero club Trebinje’ offers canoe rides along Trebisnjica river.

Ride 1: about 5 km long, lasting between 1,5 and 2 hours. Passes five bridges and four chutes. This is a moderately difficult ride and can be taken by people who have little or no previous experience.

Ride 2: Starts by power plant Trebinje 1 and ends 10 km downstream at power plant Trebinje 2. Goes through the untouched nature of small Gorica lake and it is also moderately difficult. This ride takes about three hours of moderate paddling.

Olympic swimming pool Banje has for years been the destination of all generations in Trebinje. This facility also organizes many competitions in water sports.

Scouting center ‘Eco Camp Ušće’ is located in Ušće, on the road from Trebinje to Nikšić, 12 km away from Trebinje. It has ten wooden cottages (with 40 beds), toilet, showers, kitchen and dining room. It offers places for tents to adventurers, bikers, mountaineers, auto campers. It also offers locations for swimming and fishing on river Sušica which is very close to the camp.

This is a recently constructed monument. It was officially presented in 2011, and made to honor Trebinje soldiers who lost their lives during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1991 to 1995.

The monument to the famous poet and diplomat born in Trebinje was constructed in 1997. It is located in front of the main city (Dučić’s) park, right across the monument of Petar II Petrović Njegoš, so this square is also called Poet square.

About the poet

Trebinje was not only lucky to be the birthplace of a such great poet, but also because he left a significant legacy to Trebinje. He was one of those people who lived outside their town but who loved it and always came back to it. All of his assets as a poet and as a diplomat were left to Trebinje. Being a man of great knowledge and culture who lived in many world metropolises, he always felt nostalgic about his birthplace.

He was born in Trebinje on February 17th 1871 where he graduated from elementary school. His family moved to Mostar where he enrolled in Commerce school. He attended Teacher’s college in Sarajevo from 1890 to 1891 and he graduated in Sombor in 1893. He was a teacher for a short period of time in various places, most notably in Mostar from 1895 to 1899. He was also a member of ‘Gusle’ (Serbian national instrument) Association in Mostar, and together with Šantić he also started a literary club and magazine ‘Zora’ (The Dawn).

He departed for Geneva in 1899 to university studies. He studied the law on the University of Geneva, and then he returned to Serbia. In 1910 he was appointed as attaché in Istanbul office, and in the same year he moved to Sofia on the same position. From 1912 he worked as a diplomat in Rome, Athens, Madrid, Cairo and Bucharest. After time spent in these cities, he went to USA to Gary, Indiana.

He left his birthplace with a heavy heart, but he would always come back to it whenever he had a chance. He always loved his ‘dear Trebinje’, as he used to say, he dreamt and wrote about it. Collection of his poems and letters are kept in The Museum of Herzegovina.

Not only did he leave everything he had to his city, but he also used his own material funds to decorate it in both urbanistic and spiritual ways during his lifetime. His wish was to make a small ‘flower square’ so he sent evergreen plants from Italy by ship (today’s Jovan Dučić Park). There are also numerous other gifts, such as the fountain with statue of Cupid, statues of lions at the park entrance, monument of Petar II Petrović Njegoš, monument of Liberators, flower box which is now located in front of Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary… Dučić’s collection of ancient monuments was exhibited in The Museum of Herzegovina in 1996 (70 figures of stone plastic from Italy). National library has his collection of 5427 books, manuscripts, correspondences, diplomacy acts and his personal belongings. Those are mostly publications from the past times and among them there are many rare books that cannot be found in any other library in ex-Yu area.

He died in 1943 in USA. Prior to his death he wrote a testament which said ‘… a beautiful orthodox church is to be constructed, which would resemble Gračanica in Kosovo, where my body would be moved and buried.’

On the Annunciation on April 7, 2000 his last wish came true. His remains were transported from USA to Trebinje and they were buried on Crkvina hill, in Herzegovinian Gračanica, which was dedicated to ‘The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary’.

In Jovan Dučić’s park, right across the Cultural center building stands the monument honoring fallen heroes of Trebinje area who fought fascism during World War II.

This monument was built in the place where 77 men and two women were hanged in World War I. It was unveiled on August 5, 1938 on 20th anniversary of the liberation of Trebinje. It consists of one remarkably beautiful statue of angel in Nemanjić style, made by a foreign sculptor according to Dučić’s sketches, one monolith pillar 4-5 meters tall and a compartment (pedestal base) with carved inscriptions. Dučić’s idea about good winning over evil is shown through the angel character with a drawn sword, as a keeper of peace and the freedom of the City, pressing his feet against a snake – symbol of evil, slavery and suffering.

Monument to this great poet was constructed thanks to Jovan Dučić, who bought the location from it from catholic church. It was unveiled on May 28/29, in the presence of king’s ambassador. The monument was made by the well-known sculptor Tomo Rosandić, who was an apprentice of the famous Ivan Meštrović. This is the first monument honoring Njegoš in the world. Granite compartment was made by Dragiša Brašovan, an architect from Belgrade.

In order to soften the harsh walls of the Old town, Dučić donated a baroque statue of queen Helen of Anjou. She is presented graciously and with a crown on her head.

Inscriptions on the black marble table say: ‘In the honor of Helene of Anjou, Serbian queen, wife of Stefan Uroš I, mother of kings Dragutin and Milutin. To the God-loving memory of her frequent visits to her home in Trebinje.’

The statue of the queen is symbolically extending the hand with which, according to the legend, she gave presents to local people during her visits to Trebinje, where she had a court. Queen’s hand is today kept monastery Tvrdoš in Trebinje.

This bridge is on the river Sušica, and connects an old Roman road which lead from Dubrovnik to Montenegero. It is believed it was built in 13th century together with nearby Vrm towers.

It is located between two cliffs, connecting two steep banks. It is a masonry stone bridge, and upper arches are made of tuff. Tuff layer is connected with half round arches, which gives a very nice and fitting look compared to the natural surrounding.

Perović (Arslanagić) bridge is the most famous monument from the Ottoman period in Trebinje and has a very important place in Balkan architecture of 16th century. Mehmed-Pasha Sokolović built the bridge 1574 in honor to his son who was killed in the battle with Venice. When Turks got pushed away from Herceg Novi in 1687, many Turkish families moved from this town to Trebinje. A certain individual named Arslan-aga was among them. He was given land east of Trebinje: Zupci, Necvijeće and Jasen, and was also put in charge of collecting fee people had to pay to cross this bridge. Since that, this bridge was named after him – Arslanagić (Arslan-aga) bridge. With the construction of hydropower system on Trebišnjica in 1965 the bridge got submerged under the newly created reservoir lake. However, in 1966 the Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments requested the bridge to be moved upstream to the new location – between Gradina (right river bank) and Police (left).

Plane trees are one of the most recognizable symbols of Trebinje. For many visitors during hot days, summer patio Platani represents an oasis where they can find refreshment in the shade of trees that are more than 120 years old.Natural shade of those 16 tremendous trees located in the heart of the city and over 500 seats make this patio a unique and favorite meeting place for all generations in Trebinje, and for the visitors passing through this city en route to the Adriatic coast as well.

Organic food store ‘Herzeg House’ is located in the center of Trebinje, near Tourist Info Center. Here you can find authentic Herzegovinian products: cheese, prosciutto, honey, wine, tea, medical herb products (balms, creams, etheric oils), and fruit and vegetables grown in this area. This object is unique because you can find all the best this area offers in one small place.

Famous ‘Green market’ in Trebinje has been a significant tourist attraction for decades. Combination of unique location (it is under 100 years old plane trees on Freedom Square) with joyful vendors who offer the best and the healthiest products of Herzegovina make this place unforgettable for every tourist who comes by.

The vicinity of today’s monastery of St. Peter and Paul, together with necropolis tombs, has been listed as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina since March 2003. The monastery is 7km away from Trebinje, in Petrovo polje. It consists of remains of the church of St. Peter from 4th century which lies under today’s church that was built in 1906, and also the remains of the church of St. Paul from 5th century, reconstructed in 2007.

Today’s church of St. Peter is typical for this area, has a simple base and modest dimensions, with stone covered apse, cobbled interior and wooden iconostasis.

The church of St. Paul is very close to the church of St. Peter, to the south. According to the available archive evidence, this church served as a temple for liturgies, while the three-apse baptistery (discovered in 2001) dedicated to Paul the Apostle was used for baptizing and burials.

St. Paul’s cave

Paul’s cave is located on the hill above the monastery of Peter and Paul. According to the ancient legend, St. Paul baptized local people in this cave.

Historical evidence is clear: St. Titus, St. Paul’s apprentice, baptized people in then Dalmatia and Liburnia. Road SCODRA – SALONA, which the first Christians used to travel to Rome, passed through the area of today’s Herzegovina, and one part passed through the valley under Paul’s cave. According to St. Epiphanius, St. Paul came to this area in 57 BC, and St. Luke in in 58. Archaeologists discovered first signs of Christian communities near Paul’s cave in the place called Panik, within the ancient urban complex, which had a mosaic of Orpheus with a sign of the cross on his right hand.

According to the legend, water from Paul’s cave helps women who cannot give birth, as well as those who still have not married.

Monastery Duži is located 12 kilometers south of Trebinje. In the end of 17th century there was a small church at this location. The church also had smaller objects where shepherds and cowherds from Tvrdoš slept.

After the destruction of the monastery Tvrdoš by Venetians in 1694, part of the brotherhood departed for monastery Savina (Herceg Novi) and brought a significant part of valuable monastery relics. The other part of the brotherhood went to monastery Duži carrying the rest, together with the most important relic – monastery’s slava (patron saint day) The Dormition of the Mother of God. However, nearly all relics were destroyed during Turkish conquest. Until the abolishment of The Patriarchate of Peć in 1776, this monastery was the center of Herzegovinian metropolitan episcope.

After World War I monks who were exiled from Russian empire lived in the monastery, eho painted it with frescoes.

Restoration of monastery Tvrdoš in 1992 also restored its patron saint, as well as the patron saint day of monastery Duži – The Intercession of the Holy Mother of God.

The Church of The Holy Transfiguration of God is located in Jovan Dučić’s park. This monumental object stands as an architectural combination of various styles, most notably Roman (Goth) which dominates over Byzantine. Its construction was started in 1888 and lasted until 1908. Together with the church, a school building was also built, which is today converted into eparchy home.

This temple has been honored many times throughout its existence, and one of the most important events wasthe arrival of St. Vasilije of Ostrog’s relics in 1996, whose miter (headwear) is still kept in the church.

The church has a beautifully decorated garden with a monument honoring the recently deceased Serbian patriarch Pavle.

The eparchy home has a library with a reading room, icon painting workshop and two active choirs.

Trebinje-Mrkanj diocese is one of the oldest in BiH, and it was first mentioned in pope Benedict VII’s bull from 1022. The construction of this cathedral was started in 1880 right after Austro-Hungarian invasion, and it was finished in 1884.

This was an ordinary county church until 1984, when it was proclaimed Cathedral church, celebrating 1000 years of Trebinje diocese and 100 years of the church.

The cathedral of The Holy Mother of God was listed as a national monument of BiH in 2006.

This mosque is located in Old town (Kastel), not far away from the main (west) entry gate and town walls. It was built of masonry stone and covered with four-part roof resembling a dome, which is covered with fiber cement. Along the right wall an octagon shaped stone minaret was built, 16 meters tall, and it was one of the most beautiful in whole Herzegovina. It came into being in 1726 as Osman-pasha’s legacy to Trebinje. It was constructed by architects and builders from Dubrovnik, with certain elements of Mediterranean architecture. It is considered the most spacious mosque in Herzegovina. Prior the war it was a cultural monument under Republic protection. Osman-pasha also built maktab and madresa near the mosque, and they were first educational objects in Trebinje.

After the construction, Osman-pasha was accused in Istanbul for building a more beautiful mosque in his name than in emperor’s (Emperor’s mosque). That is why sultan Ahmed III issued an order to execute him and his nine sons. Osman-pasha went to Istanbul to beg for pardon but with no success, so he was executed in 1729.

This mosque was built by Osman-pasha Resulbegović in the name of sultan Ahmed III, which is why it is also named Emperor’s mosque. It is located in Old town near right Trebišnjica bank. According to the Dubrovnik archive, it was constructed from masonry stone in 1719 by builders from Dubrovnik. The mosque is covered with four-part roof made of bricks.

Sušica river offers a unique swimming attraction. The untouched nature, crystal clear water, cascades and waterfalls in the Sušica canyon are a true refreshment for every nature lover.

The biggest of all ‘natural swimming pools’ on Sušica, this recreational facility is owned by hotel ‘Jazina club’.

This swimming pool is located in the very city center, and it is a favorite place of many generations from Trebinje. Natural shade, sport courts, outdoor workout, summer bar are some of the many attractions this location provides.

Tourist info center is located in the heart of the city, in the shade of 120 years old plane trees – the symbol of Trebinje, on the most attractive and most visited location in the city. With its modern interior and up-to-date office, this Info center is considered as one of the best in the area, which is proven by many awards that have come to our address over the last years. Here you can find various promotional materials, postcards, tourist movies, city maps, and numerous souvenirs and home-made products.

Here you can also hire a licensed tourist guide, and kind personnel is at your disposal for any additional information you might need.

The museum came into being in 1952 as an idea of the most famous man from Trebinje, a poet and a diplomat Jovan Dučić. First archaeological excavations by the museum were conducted in 1957 at the location of church of St. Peter in Zavala. First publication named Trebinje I by Vladimir Korać was published in 1966. In 1975 the museum started a magazine Tribunija. The museum disposes of 1.500 m2of usable area, out of which about 800 m2is exhibition space. Permanent displays and legacies:

Together with these exhibitions and legacies, the museum owns around 400 paintings, graphics, sculptures and other items. The Museum of Herzegovina also has an object on Ušće (Lastva), legacy of Dubravka Kujačić, where exhibitions, promotions and concerts are occasionally held. The museum also has a significant library fund (professional literature from various areas of science, culture and art).

Apart from permanent displays and legacies, the Museum of Herzegovina also organizes occasional exhibitions, poetic recitals, book promotions and music concerts.

Old town of Trebinje was formed because Turks needed organization of their territories in Herzegovina due to great changes in wars with the Holy league (1683-1699) – the fall of Herceg Novi and Risan under the rule of Republic of Venice.

It was built on the right bank of Trebišnjica, above the deepest part of the river – so called Ban-vir (vortex), named after a legend in which a ban (ruler) drowned in the vortex.

The most important person for the development of the Old town as a fort is Osman Pasha, founder of the Resulbegović family. He started the construction in 1714 but it was interrupted for a short time by the war with Venice. Builders were brought from Dubrovnik, and work force was from local area – Ljubinje, Cernica and Nikšić. During the next year a hendek (canal) was dug around it, which was connected to Trebišnjica. During Osman’s reign, Sultan Ahmed and Osman-pasha mosques were built, together with Sahat-kula (clock tower), which is still resistant to the many years that have passed.

Old town ‘Kastel’ was initially triangle-shaped and it became rounded over time. Its final shape, with all towers, canals and ramparts, was formed in the first four decades of 18th century.

In front of the entry gate (today’s tunnel) there was a draw-bridge that was leading across the canal. The canal was later filled and levelled due to a possibility of epidemic disease, as advised by doctor Levi. (1932)

Water is one of the most important natural resources of east Herzegovina. Trebišnjica possesses a vast unused potential, and it used to be the longest sinking river in Europe (98km). It is precisely in Trebinje where its beauty takes a full form.

Because of its still flow, Trebišnjica is more than suitable for sport activities. It is very clean and clear a has an abundance of fish, so it is very convenient for diving and fishing. It is home to some endemic species, such as ‘gaovica’ (species of ray-finned fish) and famous olm (proteus), which lives in underground river streams. There are also manty popular picnic places along Trebišnjica banks, the most famous being Studenac and Lastva.

Banks of Trebišnjica are intertwined with many bridges, and those standing out with exceptional beauty are Perović (Arslanagić) bridge, Ivo Andrić bridge and Stone bridge.

Trebišnjica streams flow through Gatačko, Cerničko and Fatničko karst fields, where they get lost in underground pits and reappear south of Bileća as Trebišnjica river. Its streams also appear as the source of Ombla – a river in Dubrovnik, and the biggest part of them goes through underground systems to Neretva.

Monastery Tvrdoš is located on the right bank of Trebišnjica river, 5 km to the west of Trebinje. It was built on the foundations of a church from 4th century and it is one the oldest cultural-historical monuments in Republic of Srpska. During 16th and 17th century Tvrdoš was the seat of Hum-Herzegovina – Trebinje episcopacy. During the Turkish-Venetian war the monastery was destroyed, and some relics were moved to monastery Savina (Herceg Novi) and monastery Duži. In 1992 the hand of queen Helen de Anjou, mother of kings Milutin and Dragutin, was moved from Duži to Tvrdoš.

The monastery is also famous for the fact that Vasilije of Ostrog was tonsured in it, becoming a priest. After that, he spent some time serving as a parson of Popovo polje. That is the reason he is called ‘Of Ostrog and Tvrdoš’.

Rebirth of the monastery started in 1955 when the whole complex was renovated. Special characteristic of today’s church is its glass floor, which in a way offers a ‘window to past’, because foundations of the church from 4th century can be seen through it.

Long tradition of wine making which dates back to 15th century has been successfully preserver to this day, thanks to new vineyards, wine cellar and modern winery.