Blagaj Tekke
A 16th-century dervish house built under a cliff where the Buna river springs out of the rock.
- Best time
- Apr–Oct
- How long
- Half day
- From Sarajevo
- ≈ 2.5 h by car
What to see
- The tekke and the Buna spring cave
- Stjepan Grad fortress on the hill above
- Riverside restaurants
What to expect
The tekke is still a place of prayer. Inside you can see the prayer and guest rooms; outside, the Buna flows out of a cave below a 200 m cliff. Small boats take visitors to the cave mouth when the water is calm.
For a view over the valley, walk up the steep path to the ruins of Stjepan Grad fortress, about an hour each way.
Practical information
- Getting there
Blagaj is about 12 km south-east of Mostar. Local buses run from Mostar a few times a day; a taxi takes about 20 minutes.
- Tickets
The tekke charges a small entrance fee and lends cover-ups so visitors can dress modestly.
- Opening hours
Open daily from morning until early evening.
- Parking
Paid car parks along the road to the spring, about five minutes' walk away.
Prices and hours change. Check before you go.
Local tip: Come early, then have trout at one of the river terraces.
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