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- 848 – 1165 m.a.s.l.
- Traditional products
- Historical heritage
Bratač, Municipality of Nevesinje
Highlights
which was constructed in the early 18th century and has been designated as a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is of notable significance.
The Roman road has a visible length of approximately 500 meters and was constructed during the first century AD, under the reign of Emperor Augustus, followed by Emperors Tiberius and Claudius.
The Illyrian tombs, commonly referred to as mounds, consist of numerous larger and smaller structures dating back to the younger period of prehistory.
The fortifications consist of the remains of Illyrian buildings and ramparts/walls that are over 2200 years old, making them the oldest known settlements in this area.
There are over 200 medieval tombstones located in 12 different areas.
Drywalls refer to the hand-built stone fences that are a characteristic form of construction for the village. These structures are created by hand-stacking large quantities of large stones without any binding agent.
The area features stone-built cisterns and spring water catchments, with some of the catchments dating back to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Notably, the Vrba catchment boasts a cistern and watering trough for livestock, constructed from tombstones.
The Čečuga mill complex features a dam/gap. Mills are structures constructed along rivers for the purpose of milling grains. The most sizable and aesthetically pleasing structure among them was the mill situated at Čečuga, which, along with the dam, represents a remarkable achievement in the field of rural architecture.
The area exhibits a range of morphological features that are characteristic of karst topography, including karst fields, coves, pits, sinkholes, intermittent karst springs, oysters, the canyon-like shape of the Zalomka valley, scree slopes, scratches, microfolds, and other related features.
Ćeremit location, remains of a larger Roman settlement. In the wider area around the Drenovik spring on both sides of the Zalomka river, there are the remains of this settlement.
Location
Key contacts
Slavica Samardžić
- Doctor of Agricultural Sciences
- Resident of the village
- +387 65 343 978
- slavica92000@yahoo.com
Slobodan Gušić
- Physical Education Teacher
- Resident of village
- +387 65 628 648
- slobodang.72@gmail.com
Radoš Buha
- History Professor
- Tourist Organization of Nevesinje Municipality
- +387 66 990 591
- rados.buha@gmail.com
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Accommodation facilities
Pansion Stadion
Rooms for rent Wedding salon "Stefan"
Price level of facility: $ (lower prices than in the rest of the market)
Gastronomic offer
Local specialties traditionally known as cicvara, podrobac, skripavac, as well as dried meat, whipped butter, cabbage with pickled meat, nettle soup, home-made teas, elderflower and dogwood juice are the most important specialties, which are prepared in the village.
Restaurants/Taverns
Tavern Drenovik
Restaurant and pansion Stadion
Traditional products
-Weaving, making braided ropes
-Burning of limestone and production of slaked lime
-Spinning wool, knitting
-Making cheese molds
-Tanning sheepskins for rugs
-Making homemade soap
-Making wooden tools for work, furniture, and household utensils
Sack cheese and other dairy products
Novica Samardžić, Srednji Bratač, +387 65 974 045
Potato from Nevesinje
Boris Marić, Donji Bratač, +387 65 583 552
Siniša Jaredić, Gornji Bratač, +387 65 547 828
Nikola Šešlija, Donji Bratač, +387 65 197 601
Activities
Recommended tours/offers nearby
Ways to get to Bratač from Mostar or Nevesinje:
- Rent a car agency in Mostar.
- As a part of organized tour upon request.
- Arriving to Nevesinje from Trebinje
- Visit Temple of the Holy Trinity on the way to Bratač. The Church of the Holy Trinity is located in Drenovik and is considered the oldest medieval church in Nevesinje region.
- Morning walk and walking tour through the Roman road and Bratački Lug on Zalomka Riverbank. Discover the remains of a Roman settlement on both sides of the river Zalomka, and explore ancient tombstones located near the church and cemetery, offering a glimpse into the area’s rich history. The experience comes alive with Traditional Games Nevesinje Olympics and captivating storytelling that immerse you in the local heritage.
- Visit the largest tombstone necropolis in the Balkans – Kalufi in Krekovi (it is on the list of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and on the list of 30 medieval tombstone necropolises that were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. The necropolis has 462 tombstone of various shapes.
- Discover Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Zalom along with Čelebić (Džaferović or Šurković) mosque in Donja Bijenja, municipality of Nevesinje. Čelebić mosque is on the list of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Have a lunch in Kifino Selo
- Optional: Visit and enjoy nature at Lake Alagovac
- Dinner at Tavern Kifino Selo
Itineary extensions/alternative option:
- Rent a bike and visit Nevesinje and Bratač village on a bike route
- Participation in Traditional Nevesinje Olympics (for more information on this, contact village key contacts).
- Visit the mosque and the remains of the architectural complex – Emperor’s Mosque (Sultan Bayazid Velija Mosque) in Nevesinje or Čaršijska Mosque (Sinan-kadi Efendijina or Čučkova Mosque), both of which are on the list of National Monuments of BiH.
- Visit another National Monument of BiH, The Catholic Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Nevesinje.
Key contact
Slavica Samardžić
- Doctor of Agricultural Sciences
- Resident of the village
- +387 65 343 978
- slavica92000@yahoo.com
Slobodan Gušić
- Physical Education Teacher
- Resident of village
- +387 65 628 648
- slobodang.72@gmail.com
Radoš Buha
- History Professor
- Tourist Organization of Nevesinje Municipality
- +387 66 990 591
- rados.buha@gmail.com