Bosnia and Herzegovina Walking Tour in 4k - MEDJUGORJE

 

Walking tour of the small but globally famous town of Medjugorje (Bosnian: Međugorje) in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, due to the alleged Marian apparitions that began in 1981. The town is situated at an altitude of 158–165 meters above sea level, nestled between mountains, with a permanent population of approximately 2,300 residents. Medjugorje continues to develop dynamically, and over the past thirty years, it has transformed from a sleepy village into a vibrant religious pilgrimage site, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims from around the world. The climate here is Mediterranean, with mild winters, warm summers, and abundant rainfall during winter. Medjugorje is surrounded by mountains, which help retain Mediterranean air currents, allowing for the growth of olives, mandarins, oleanders, and figs. Our walking tour begins on the main street, John Paul II Street (Pape Ivana Pavla II), and we will walk toward the most important landmark in the town—the Church of St. James (Crkva sv. Jakova), built in 1969, standing on the site of a previous church from 1892 that was destroyed. Next, we will move to the back of the church, where the outdoor altar is located. A little further along, we will find the Rosary Path (Put krščanskih skrivnosti) and stop at the Statue of the Risen Christ. In the second part of the tour, we will walk from the Church of St. James Square (Crkva sv. Jakova) to a small park, where the remains of the Old Church of St. James (Stara župna crkva sv. Jakova) and an ancient votive chapel are located. Enjoy watching the walking tour in 4K Ultra HD quality with captions here:

Bosnia and Herzegovina Walking Tour in 4k - BLAGAJ

 

A walking tour of another extraordinary place in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Blagaj. This location attracts hundreds of tourists every year, mainly because of the Dervish Monastery, known as "tekija," built in the 16th century on solid, rocky ground, and the source of the Buna River. This site is located about 10 km southeast of Mostar, and above the monastery, a massive 240-meter-high rock wall rises. On this rock, the ruins of the medieval town of Stjepan Vukčić Kosača can still be seen today. Archaeological research has confirmed that the area also contains remnants of a late-antique structure, and the current monastery was built on the site of an older Bogomil sanctuary, about which history has not preserved precise details. Over the centuries, the complex of buildings around the tekija has been repeatedly renovated and rebuilt, primarily due to damage caused by falling rocks. The last renovation took place in 2013, and a year earlier, in 2012, the completely destroyed building complex at its entrance—the musafirhana—was rebuilt from the ground up. The tekija was active until 1925, when its last sheikh, Sejdo Šehović, passed away. After World War II, the activities of the dervishes and the tekija were officially banned in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today, it mainly serves as a museum, and around the monastery and the river’s source, a tourist infrastructure has developed, including restaurants, shops, and hotels. Our walk will begin on the left bank of the Buna River, right at its source. We will then follow the riverbank to the bridge, cross to the other side, and head toward the Dervish Monastery. Next, we will descend to the right bank at the source of the Buna River and continue along the river to another bridge, which offers a beautiful view of this unique place. Enjoy watching the walking tour in 4K Ultra HD quality with captions here: