Trebinje – A Mediterranean Jewel in Herzegovina

Trebinje – Touch of Mediterranean in Herzegovina

People often call Trebinje the town of sun and plane trees. Today, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In the near proximity of about 30 km, you can find Dubrovnik. Going  about 10 kilometers further, you can reach Herceg-Novi. If you head up north, after two hours of driving, you will find Mostar. Therefore, Trebinje is often a resting place for those that want to grab a cup of coffee before continuing their travels. However, the indisputable beauty of Trebinje is big reason for some tourists to visit again.

Small towns like Trebinje usually serve only as checkpoints on the way to the coast. However, the truth is that they provide a beautiful place for anybody to rest and recharge.

Here are the reasons why you should visit Trebinje as soon as possible.

Location and Attractions

Situated between three countries Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia, Trebinje  has a great geographical location. That makes the two destinations Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi easily reachable.

Trebinje is almost a Mediterranean town. As a result, you can feel the vicinity of the Adriatic Sea, the scent of figs, pomegranates and lavender.  While sitting and watching the tips of cypress trees, you can feel the Adriatic sea teasing you from behind the hills.

Trebinje offers many outing spots and places for you to rest your eyes and soul. Some of them are Jazina, Studenac, Ubla, at the base of Mt. Orijen. You can see a lot of pinewood and enjoy the clean air.

You can find your peace in the town park where you are welcomed by the bust of the poet Jovan Dučić, the most famous person from Trebinje. Meanwhile, the hedonists have an opportunity to enjoy the refreshing shade of 100 year old plane trees at the city square.

Mild winters and warm summers make Trebinje an enjoyable destination throughout the whole year.

Little Bit about History and Monuments

There were many different settlers in the history of Trebinje. First came the Illyrians, then came the Greek, Romans and lastly Slovenians in the 7. century. The empire of Ottomans and Austro-Hungarians left an important mark on the architecture as well. Therefore, there are many places of worship for Catholics, Orthodox and Muslims. The Cathedral of The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Birth is located on the town square. The Cathedral of Transfiguration of Jesus is located in the town park. Finally, the Ottoman’s and Emperor’s mosque are in the old part of the town.

The Old Town and Fort Kastel, which were named by the town’s folks have been built in 1715. The Museum of Hercegovina, the narrow alleys, causeways and gates especially the most famous one Anđelkina where the tv series ”Ranjeni Orao” were shoot make this part of the town authentic and interesting for the tourists.

Emperor Constantine has allegedly built many abbeys including Duži, Zavala, Dobrićevo and Tvrdoš.  They serve as a proof for the spirituality and tradition caring in this area.

Different bridges, specifically the Arslanagića or Perovića bridge built by Mehmed-paša Sokolović make the town of Trebinje even more exciting.

The best way to overwatch the breathtaking beauty of Trebinje is the hill Crkvina and plateau of Herzegovinian Gračanica. It is the place where the remains of the poet Jovan Dučić are located. The city granted his wish to rest in peace looking over his favourite town in 2000.

Must Do Things

There are great actors, poets, writers, musicians and athletes originating from Herzegovina. Dejan Bodiroga, Asmir Begović, Nataša Ninković, Nebojša Glogovac, Senad Bašić are just a few of  the many. It is one of the reasons why Trebinje hosts many events. Therefore, if you’re a cultural event lover, Trebinje will surely make your stay interesting.

Make sure to fulfill your stay with a degustation of the traditional dishes ( raštan, prijesnac, priganice, torotan, cijeli sir), as well as the famous Herzegovinian wines ( žilavka i vranac).

Your stay in this oasis of peace and sun will be enriched by the well known hospitality of Herzegovinians which will make this an unforgettable experience. So, what are you waiting for? Take the first opportunity and head south. You won’t regret it.

Please share, follow and like us: