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Things to see in Međugorje (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 27 places and when to go
Međugorje is a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Temples (7), Nature (4). The best known are Kravica, Žitomislić Monastery and Drijeva. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina · 43.1906, 17.6776
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Temples (7) · Nature (4) · Architecture (2) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- OMO Mostar, 17 km as the crow flies
What to see in Međugorje
The places in and around Međugorje, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- KravicaWaterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina6.8 km
- Žitomislić MonasterySerbian Orthodox monastery in Bosnia and Herzegovina9.5 km
- DrijevaMedieval market town, Bosnia and Herzegovina14 km
- Mustaj-bey BridgeBridge in Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina11 km
- KriževacHill with stations of cross in Međugorje1.9 km
- St. James Church, MedjugorjeChurch building in Čitluk, Bosnia and Herzegovina2 m
- Počitelj CitadelCitadel of the Walled town of Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina7.6 km
- Castra of GračineRoman fort12 km
- Ljubuški FortressMedieval fortress with mosque, Bosnia and Herzegovina9.8 km
- Hajji Alija Mosque in PočiteljHistory · Temples7.7 km
- Walled town of PočiteljHistoric urban site in Bosnia and Herzegovina7.7 km
- Franjo Tuđman BridgeBridge in Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina9.4 km
- 7. Čapljina – MeđugorjeHiking4.7 km
- Adoration ChapelAdoration Chapel v Medjugorje94 m
- Latta Castle (Medjugorje)Patrik's and Nancy's Latta castle in Medjugorje1.4 km
- City walls of PočiteljPerimeter city walls and forts of Počitelj7.7 km
- Humac museumMuseum12 km
- chapel Immaculate Heart of Mary (Medjugorje)Chapel Immaculate Heart of Mary, Medjugorje1.4 km
- Kupalište BaščinaBeaches12 km
- Kupalište BililoBeaches12 km
- Marijin put M02/58 (Široki Brijeg-Međugorje)Hiking12 km
- Nesuh-aga Vučjaković MosqueMosque "na gradu", Ljubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina9.9 km
- PodbrdoHill in Bosnia and Herzegovina2.3 km
- Cross (Križevac)Cross on hill (Križevac) in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina1.8 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- History: Sisman Ibrahim Pasha Hammam
- Food and drink: Vinarija "Čitluk", Vinarija Marijanović
When to go to Međugorje
The best time to visit Međugorje is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:09
- FebBetter not10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulPossible14:54
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecBetter not8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. In June, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Međugorje
The nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO, Mostar), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mostar62 places21 km
- Konjic12 places57 km
- Trebinje23 places76 km
- Livno21 places86 km
- Sarajevo159 places93 km
- Foča6 places96 km
And all of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Međugorje?
The best known: Kravica, Žitomislić Monastery, Drijeva, Mustaj-bey Bridge, Križevac. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Međugorje?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Međugorje?
The nearest main airport is Mostar International Airport (OMO), 17 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Međugorje as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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