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: