What to visit during your stay in Ljubuški? Interesting history and the influence of nature have provided the town with numerous attractions and natural beauties/wonders, as well as a rich cultural offer. Here is a list of attractions near our center.
Attractions near the center
Koćuša Waterfall is located in the village of Veljaci in the municipality of Ljubuški and is one of the most beautiful natural pearls of this part of Herzegovina. Koćuša is situated on the river Mlade, which downstream from the waterfall changes its name to Trebižat. The height of the waterfall is 5 meters, with a length of 50 meters. In the immediate vicinity, there are mills that have adorned this place for years. Due to the unique combination of nature and local craftsmanship, a large number of tourists can enjoy this place throughout the year.
The Kravica Waterfall is the most attractive site on the Trebižat River. It is located in Studenci, 10 kilometers south of Ljubuški. Formed by the sedimentary work of the Trebižat River, it is protected as a natural phenomenon and rarity by the state. The height of the waterfall ranges from 26 to 28 meters, with a water amphitheater below the waterfall measuring 120 meters in diameter. From the bottom to the top of the waterfall, grass, moss, and lichens have grown over the sedimentary layer. Hemp agrimony, figs, and poplars have also sprouted alongside the waterfall. In the past, numerous mills and fulling mills were active alongside the waterfall for the processing of woolen cloth.
In the Middle Ages, above Ljubuški, on the top of Buturovica hill, a fortress was built that is usually attributed to Duke Stjepan, although it is older than him. In written sources, Ljubuški is first mentioned on February 21, 1444, under the name Lubussa. Sometime before 1477, the city fell into Turkish hands and became a border fortress with a strong garrison. The Turks converted the fortress into a military camp, complete with all necessary facilities. After 1835, the fortress lost its defensive and strategic role. It had a granary, reservoir, prison, commander's residence, and nearby quarters for the military garrison. In the 17th century, Dubrovnik masters repaired the city. By the early 19th century, the city lost its military significance and soon began to decay. Today, this fortress is one of the major tourist attractions in the municipality of Ljubuški and throughout Herzegovina.
The Museum on Humac is the oldest museum in Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded in 1884, and is located in close proximity to the Franciscan monastery. The museum houses one of the finest collections of ancient artifacts found near the monastery. The oldest written document discovered in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Humac Stone Tablet, is also exhibited in this museum. The tablet dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. If you visit this museum, you can see a large collection of artifacts discovered in the Roman settlement, such as jewelry, weapons, helmets, and engraved tombstones. Many of these items were found in the ruins of the Roman military camp Bigeste, located very close to the monastery.
The ancient site of Gračine is located on a flat plateau above the left bank of the Trebižat River, in the area of Humac settlement, 2 km southwest of Ljubuški. The plateau's elevation is approximately 75 meters above sea level, about 10 meters higher than the Trebižat River. The Gračine site covers an area of 4 hectares. According to the Herzegovinian Schematism by Fra Petar Bakula from 1367, Gračine on Humac is mentioned, where visible are the walls of ancient buildings with abundant remains of dressed stone, bricks, and tiles, as well as remains of a Roman bridge and a road with milestones.
The Adventure Park Peć Mlini is located near the source of the Tihaljina River in the municipality of Grude. In Peć Mlini, you can find the longest zipline in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and if you enjoy thrills, you can also try sports climbing.