BLAGAJ

The village of Blagaj is home to a unique Dervish monastery (Tekke) founded during the Ottoman Empire. This beautiful old monastery is tucked away at the base of an immense cliff and at the source of the River Buna. This is a good place to visit for a short stop after visiting a busy Mostar.

“BLAGAJ TEKIJA / TEKKE”

The village of Blagaj is home to a unique Dervish monastery (Tekke) founded during the Ottoman Empire. Such spiritual places in any religion are often built in places of immense natural splendour and spiritual feeling and this provides a great example.

Easily found just a 15 min drive south of Mostar, this beautiful old monastery is tucked away at the base of an immense cliff and at the source of the Riva Buna.

The monastery is open to visitors for 2€ where you visit the sacred shrines of Sari Saltuk and Achik Basha. There is an interesting, informative tour for very little money.

Relax, unwind and enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee and the sound of the river or visit one of the many restaurants adjoining the riverbank sharing the view for lunch. This is a good place to visit for a short stop after visiting a busy Mostar.

From Mostar (Travel time 15 – 20 min)
Basically you will need the E73. The main road leaving Mostar (south bound M6.) turns into the E73. Head towards Mostar Airport. If you are on this road then as the 2 roads merge (before the airport) you will need to turn left and the shortly afterwards bear right back onto the M6.1 towards Blagaj. If you are already on the E73 then stay on this road towards the airport and then bear left onto the M6.1 to Blagaj and the car park. You will need to come back via these main roads to return to Ivanica.

From Trebinje (Travel time 1hr 50 min)
Follow directions to Mostar. Once you have passed the airport, go straight ahead onto the E73 and then turn right to Blagaj – Follow signs to the village and car park.

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