Bileća

Bileća is a tradition-rich city located in the southeastern part of Republika Srpska in Herzegovina, strongly defined by the surrounding arid and rugged karstic landscape. The scenery and the very life of the community were fundamentally transformed by the creation of the massive, artificial Bileća Lake (Bilećko jezero), which today not only serves for vital energy generation but has also rapidly developed into a highly popular destination for anglers, divers, and water sports enthusiasts. Hidden beneath the deep surface of the lake lie sunken traditional villages and historical monasteries. The region surrounding Bileća is also renowned nationwide for its exceptionally high density of impressive medieval tombstones (stećci), deeply testifying to the area's profound historical significance. Economically, alongside energy production, the textile industry dominates, while the harsh Herzegovinian climate creates well-suited conditions for resilient agriculture and robust livestock breeding.

Nearby cities

Lukavica

Lukavica is an administrative center in Republika Srpska, which forms a large part of East Sarajevo.

East Sarajevo

East Sarajevo is a city in Republika Srpska adjacent to the city of Sarajevo.

Briješće

Briješće is a settlement in the Novi Grad municipality, a suburb of the capital Sarajevo.

Ilidža

Ilidža is a municipality in the Sarajevo Canton and a major health resort.

Konjic

Konjic is located on the Neretva River, roughly halfway between Sarajevo and Mostar.

Foča

Foča is located in the east of the country at the confluence of the Drina and Ćehotina rivers.

Kravica Waterfall

A spectacular natural phenomenon on the Trebižat River, often referred to as the 'Little Niagara' of Bosnia.

Ljubuški

Ljubuški is located in the heart of Herzegovina and is famous for the Kravica waterfalls.

Široki Brijeg

Široki Brijeg is the administrative center of the West Herzegovina Canton.

Vogošća

Vogošća is a municipality north of Sarajevo and a key industrial suburb of the capital.

Tihovići

Tihovići is a small settlement near the capital Sarajevo.

Čapljina

Čapljina is located in southern Herzegovina at the confluence of four rivers.

Stolac

Stolac is located in southern Herzegovina on the Bregava River.

Pale

Pale is located east of Sarajevo at the foot of the Jahorina Mountains.

Nevesinje

Nevesinje is a city in Republika Srpska in the Herzegovina region.

History & landmarks

Počitelj

Historic Ottoman-style village built into a limestone cliff overlooking the Neretva river.

Nature

Bileća Lake

An artificial lake on the Trebišnjica River in southern Herzegovina.

Trebišnjica River

The Trebišnjica is one of the longest sinking rivers in the world, defining the karst landscape of Herzegovina.

More places

Sarajevo City Hall

Built in the Pseudo-Moorish style, the Vijećnica is one of the most magnificent buildings from the Austro-Hungarian period in Sarajevo.

Klobuk Fortress

Klobuk Fortress near Trebinje was a significant fortification in medieval Hum.

Arslanagić Bridge

The Arslanagić Bridge in Trebinje is a masterpiece of Ottoman bridge architecture, moved stone by stone to its current location.

Hercegovačka Gračanica

This Serbian Orthodox church is located on Crkvina Hill above Trebinje.

Hrastov Do Necropolis

Hrastov Do is a significant site for medieval Stećci.

Gacko Polje

Gacko Polje is a karst field in eastern Herzegovina situated at an altitude of 940 meters.

Gacko Thermal Power Plant

The Gacko Thermal Power Plant is located in Eastern Herzegovina and utilizes the surrounding lignite deposits.

Popovo Polje

One of the largest karst fields in the world, located in southern Herzegovina.