Mogorjelo

Mogorjelo is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located near the town of Čapljina along the Neretva River. It is an extensive Roman villa rustica constructed in the early 4th century over the remains of an earlier 1st-century agricultural estate. The complex served not only agricultural purposes but also functioned as a heavily fortified residence and a military outpost designed to secure vital trade routes. With its rectangular layout, distinctive corner towers, and massive stone walls, Mogorjelo strongly resembles a late Roman military fort (castellum). The ruins encompass the remains of residential buildings, agricultural facilities used for oil and wine production, and early Christian basilicas that were added after the original complex was destroyed by the Visigoths in the 5th century. Today, the site, surrounded by cypresses and pine trees, features a fascinating glimpse into ancient daily life.

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.

Bileća

Bileća is located in eastern Herzegovina on the artificial Lake Bileća.

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.

Kiseljak

Kiseljak is located in central Bosnia and is famous for its natural mineral water.

Fojnica

A charming spa town famous for its healing thermal springs and the historically significant Franciscan monastery.

Vogošća

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

Čapljina

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

Tomislavgrad

Tomislavgrad is located in the southwest of the country on the Duvanjsko polje.

History & landmarks

Počitelj

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

Počitelj Fortress

This medieval and Ottoman fortress town is located on a slope overlooking the Neretva River.

Historic Village of Počitelj

Počitelj is a medieval and Ottoman urban settlement on the banks of the Neretva river.

Žitomislić Monastery

A significant Serbian Orthodox monastery in the Neretva valley, south of Mostar.

Nature

Hutovo Blato

Hutovo Blato is a nature park and bird reserve in the south of the country, one of the most important wetlands for migratory birds in Eur…

Kravica Waterfalls

These tufa waterfalls on the Trebižat River are surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation.

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.

Saint James Church

The central parish church of Međugorje and a world-famous Catholic pilgrimage site.

Neum Coastline

Neum is Bosnia and Herzegovina's only access to the Adriatic Sea.

Radimlja Necropolis

Radimlja is the most famous site of stećci, the characteristic medieval tombstones of the region.