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Blagaj Tekke by the Buna spring beneath a high cliff

✦ HERCEGOVINA · NATURE · HISTORY

Blagaj.

The Buna rises beneath a cliff beside a centuries-old tekke.

RECOMMENDEDHalf a dayBEST TIMEApril – OctoberIDEAL FORHalf a day, photography, families and a peaceful walk

✦ WHY VISIT

The Buna rises beneath a cliff beside a centuries-old tekke.

Blagaj is one of Herzegovina's most recognizable places: the powerful Buna spring, a tekke beneath a sheer cliff and restaurant terraces beside the cold river.

01DON'T MISS

What to visit

  1. ✦Buna Spring
    Buna Spring, Blagaj

    Buna Spring is one of the places that makes it worth slowing down and experiencing the natural side of Blagaj. Leave time for an easy walk, photographs and an unhurried look at the landscape.

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  2. ✦Blagaj Tekke
    Blagaj Tekke, Blagaj

    Blagaj Tekke is a worthwhile stop while exploring Blagaj. Give yourself enough time to look around without rushing, take photographs and notice details that a quick visit can easily miss.

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  3. ✦Walk along the Buna
    Walk along the Buna, Blagaj

    Walk along the Buna is one of the places that makes it worth slowing down and experiencing the natural side of Blagaj. Leave time for an easy walk, photographs and an unhurried look at the landscape.

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  4. ✦Stjepan-grad
    Stjepan-grad, Blagaj

    Stjepan-grad preserves an important part of Blagaj's story. Notice the architecture, details and viewpoints that let you experience the history rather than simply read about it.

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  5. ✦Cliff views
    Cliff views, Blagaj

    Cliff views offers one of the best ways to understand the wider landscape around Blagaj. Bring water and comfortable footwear, and check the weather before a longer climb.

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02PRACTICAL

How to plan your visit

Blagaj is easy to combine with Mostar. The climb toward Stjepan-grad requires sturdy footwear, water and extra time.

03TASTE THE REGION

What to try

Trout by the Buna, homemade bread and Herzegovinian specialties.

✦ IF YOU HAVE MORE TIME

Nearby.

MostarPočiteljBuna ChannelsKravica Waterfall
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This information is a planning guide. For mountains, parks and seasonal locations, check current conditions before you leave.