Radimlja Necropolis
The finest collection of stećci, medieval tombstones on the UNESCO list, just outside the stone town of Stolac.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- How long
- 1–2 hours
- From Sarajevo
- ≈ 3 h by car
What to see
- Carved stećci with knights, hunting scenes and a raised hand
- The stone old town of Stolac and the mills on the Bregava
- Daorson, an Illyrian hillfort with cyclopean walls
What are stećci?
Stećci are carved medieval tombstones found across Bosnia and Herzegovina and its neighbours, most from the 14th and 15th centuries. In 2016 UNESCO listed 28 of their graveyards as World Heritage. At Radimlja, more than a hundred stones stand by the road, decorated with spirals, rosettes, knights and the famous figure with an oversized raised hand.
Combine with Stolac
Stolac is one of the oldest towns in the country, with stone houses along the Bregava river, old water mills and small waterfalls. Spend an hour in the old town, then drive to Daorson to see walls built in the 4th century BC.
Practical information
- Getting there
Radimlja is on the main road about 3 km west of Stolac, which is about 40 km south of Mostar. Buses between Mostar and Stolac stop nearby.
- Tickets
A small fee may be charged at the entrance.
- Parking
Parking by the road at the site.
Prices and hours change. Check before you go.
Local tip: Come in the late afternoon, when low light brings out the carvings.
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