Place to visit
Gvozno stećak necropolis, Bosnia and Herzegovina: what it is and when to go
Gvozno stećak necropolis is a Bosnian stećak necropolis in Bosnia and Herzegovina (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 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. It has articles in 4 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bosnian stećak necropolis · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SJJ Sarajevo, 31 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 43.55763, 18.43816
What it is and where
Gvozno stećak necropolis is a Bosnian stećak necropolis in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sarajevo, where this site lists 159 more places to see, 33 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.55763, 18.43816; the nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ, Sarajevo), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Kokai 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 Gvozno stećak necropolis is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:06
- FebBetter not10:16
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:13
- JulPossible14:56
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecBetter not8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 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: Gvozno stećak necropolis has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai 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.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Iz Ljute, oko Treskavice, do KalinovikaHiking4.9 km
- Planinarska kuća ”Veliko jezero”Mountains · Hiking7.6 km
- Mala ĆabaMountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina8.6 km
- Planinarski dom Dobre vodeHiking11 km
- Stećak necropolis Kapova selišta (Borija) in LedićiNecropolis of stećak tombstones, Ledići, Trnovo15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
More in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Nature
- Stari Most: bridge in Mostar over the river Neretva
- Maglić: highest mountain of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sutjeska National Park: national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kozara National Park: national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Perućica: protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Vjetrenica Cave: Cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Every Bosnia and Herzegovina place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gvozno stećak necropolis?
It is a Bosnian stećak necropolis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has articles in 4 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 Gvozno stećak necropolis?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to Gvozno stećak necropolis?
The nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 31 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina is explained in its country guide.
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 Iz Ljute, oko Treskavice, do Kalinovika, Planinarska kuća ”Veliko jezero”, Mala Ćaba. The rest is in the Bosnia and Herzegovina guide.
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