# Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis, Bosnia and Herzegovina: what it is and when to go

> Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis is a stećaks necropolis and historic site, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Kulturni pejzaž Dolovi - Poljice) (Sarajevo). Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/dolovi-poljice-cultural-landscape-with-stecaks/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-12
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Stećaks necropolis and historic site, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Nature, History, Wildlife
- **Local name:** Kulturni pejzaž Dolovi - Poljice
- **Where:** Bosnia and Herzegovina
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** SJJ Sarajevo, 29 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 43.57662, 18.23868

## What it is and where

Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis is a stećaks necropolis and historic site, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Kulturni pejzaž Dolovi - Poljice) (Sarajevo). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Broj stećaka - 52 (24 ploče, 22 sanduka, 2 sljemenjaka i 4 krstače) Number of stećaks - 52 (24 slabs, 22 chests, 2 gables and 4 crosses)

It is in [Sarajevo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/sarajevo/), where this site lists 159 more places to see, 33 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.57662, 18.23868; the nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ, Sarajevo), 29 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.576625%2C18.238677)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.576625%2C18.238677)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/naturaleza/), [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/historia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/fauna/) places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis is **April to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 06 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 16 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 56 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 46 |

In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |
| History | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | March, July to August and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Bosnia and Herzegovina

To enter Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The European Health Insurance Card isn't valid: get travel insurance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Bosnia and Herzegovina checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Convertible mark (BAM), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Poljice-Veliko Jezero necropolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/necropolis-with-stecak-tombstones-at-poljice-veliko-jezero-t/): Stećaks necropolis and historic site, Bosnia and Herzegovina · 2.2 km
- [Džamija](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/dzamija/): Mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina · 4.0 km
- [Iz sela Lukomir preko planine Visočice do sela Ljuta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/iz-sela-lukomir-preko-planine-visocice-do-sela-ljuta/): Hiking · 4.8 km
- [Planinarski dom Vrela](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/planinarski-dom-vrela/): Mountains · Hiking · 5.2 km
- [Dolovi cultural landscape with stećak and nišan necropolis in Umoljani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/dolovi-cultural-landscape-with-stecak-and-nisan-necropolis-i/): Necropolis with stećak and stećak-nišan tombstones, including medieval church remains, in Umoljani, Trnovo · 8.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/).

## More in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nature

- [Stari Most](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/old-bridge-complex/): bridge in Mostar over the river Neretva
- [Maglić](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/maglic/): highest mountain of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- [Sutjeska National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/parque-nacional-sutjeska/): national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- [Kozara National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/kozara-national-park/): national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- [Perućica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/primeval-forest-perucica/): protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- [Vjetrenica Cave](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/vjetrenica/): Cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Every Bosnia and Herzegovina place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis?

It is a stećaks necropolis and historic site, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Kulturni pejzaž Dolovi - Poljice in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.

### How do you get to Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis?

The nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 29 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.576625%2C18.238677) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bosnia and Herzegovina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Poljice-Veliko Jezero necropolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/necropolis-with-stecak-tombstones-at-poljice-veliko-jezero-t/), [Džamija](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/dzamija/), [Iz sela Lukomir preko planine Visočice do sela Ljuta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/iz-sela-lukomir-preko-planine-visocice-do-sela-ljuta/). The rest is in [the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bosnia-y-herzegovina/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1230213166), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54958692), CC0. More about Dolovi–Poljice stećak necropolis on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolovi%E2%80%93Poljice_ste%C4%87ak_necropolis). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).