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Martin Brod, City of Bihać
The numerous travertine barriers and waterfalls along the Una River are what make Martin Brod famous. Milanev buk, a waterfall with a height of 50 meters, is located on the most stunning and interesting section of the river Una. The Unac tributary enters the river Una at Martin Brod as well. There are a lot more pools, cascades, and waterfalls visible as well. Martin Brod has earned a reputation for building grain-grinding watermills on the Una River throughout history. Along with the mills, Martin Brod also owns several “bunica,” or vintage eco-machines. There used to be more of them, but there are now just few. The Rmanj Monastery is visible at the town’s entrance. It has a church and other buildings and was constructed in the fourteenth century. The enigmatic seal, which is the village’s actual name, is named after the charming and young Marta from the story of forbidden love. She died as a result of her bravery in the struggle for love, which defied all conventions, leaving behind a fascinating tale that continues to captivate people today.
Highlights
Milančev Buk (soon to be under UNESCO protection) Martin Brod Trail – Veliki Cvjetnić
Martina's trail
The legend of the girl Martha – The tale goes that long ago, a young and enchanting girl named Marta was deeply in love with an Austro-Hungarian soldier living on the other side of the river. Despite her parents’ opposition to this love, Marta decided one evening to visit him. While crossing the Una River, Marta slipped on a piece of tufa (limestone), fell into the water, and tragically lost her life. As a lasting tribute to this tragic love story, the village was later named Martin Brod.
Accommodation facilities
Hotel Una-c
Price level of accommodation: $$$ (more luxurious accommodation)
Apartments Kod Zore
Price level of accommodation: $$ (average market value)
Apartments L&B
Price level of accommodation: $$ (average market value)
Apartments Mlinarev san
Price level of accommodation: $$ (average market value)
Mišo Apartments
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Đilas Apartments
Price level of accommodation: $$ (average market value)
Apartment Martin Brod
- Martin Brod bb
- +39 333 8089 415
- bosnicslavica@gmail.com
Gastronomic offer
Traditional village dish: Cheese in oil and cheese in brine
Cafe/Bar/Restaurant:
Restaurant Una-C
Restaurant Lovac
Restaurant Kod Zore
Traditional products
- Fruit growing and beekeeping
- Traditional gastronomy
- Knitting woolen clothes
- Evident wooden architecture – mills/watermills
- Eco washing Machines “Bučnice”
- Production of Beef Meat - Jovičić Goran (Phone: 387 61 942 529)
Activities
Recommended tours/offers nearby
Ways to get to Martin Brod from Bihać or Drvar:
- By a car or rent a car agency in Bihać.
Culture and History Itinerary
- Trip from Bihać to Martin Brod (approximately 1h)
Itinerary extensions: On the way to Martin Brod from Bihać, stop at Kulen Vakuf, a small village 15 minutes distance from Martin Brod. In Kulen Vakuf visit
- Old Town Ostrovica – a national monument which is located above the village of Kulen Vakuf. Ostrovica is a medieval castle holding significant historical significance.
- Havala Old Town – located in the village of Kulen Vakuf, ruins of the old fortress Havala are a historic landmark.
- Continue trip to Martin Brod (on the road to Martin Brod from Kulen Vakuf, there is a small signal sign with “end of asphalt”. Don’t be discouraged by this, as the gravel road continues for a short period of time and you will again switch to regular road towards Martin Brod)
- In Martin Brod, visit The Rmanj Monastery, where you can visit Church of the Holy Trinity within the Monastery, there is also Monastery Treasury and finally enjoy beautiful surroundings due to unbelievable location and environment of this Monastery.
- Have a lunch at Zora’s (Restaurant Kod Zore) (Make sure to try traditional village dish: Cheese in oil and Sack cheese (Sir iz mješine))
- Have a visit to Eco washing machines “Bučnice” (recommended with tour guide or with village key contact in order to experience the whole story and hear the historical importance of this site) and walk through Martina Staza (Martina’s trail) and hear the story of village name.
Recommended overnight stay at: Apartmani Martin Brod L&B
Adventure and Rural Serenity Itinerary
- Trip from Bihać to Martin Brod (approximately 1h)
On the way to Martin Brod optional visit to Una National Park.
- Stop at camping and picnic place Lucica (here you can enjoy the nature, there is place for grilling (bring your own equipment) or pack breakfast and have a morning picnic. Also the camping spot is great for everyone interested.)
- On a way to waterfalls, stop at Pogledalo for stunning viewpoint and amazing nature.
- Visit Milančev Buk and Great Una Waterfalls continue towards Martina Staza (Martina’s trail)
Recommendations for tour encompasses:
- Take a cycling tour (Continue from Martina Staza to Una Canyon – a natural climbing area and cycle to Očigrije-Mali Cvjetnić-Veliki Cvjetnić- Boboljusci- Očijevo (Veliko and Malo Očijevo) and return back to centre of Martin Brod) (the coordinates are marked on google maps below)
- Take a hiking tour ((Continue from Martina Staza to Una Canyon – a natural climbing area and cycle to Martin Brod Railway Bridge and return back to village)
- Take a ride on river Una with Jezero vessel operated by Mišo K, village contact person and enjoy beautiful nature. To book a tour contact directly on the phone +387 66 230 469. (precaution measures: wear security vest)
- Take a rafting tour on Una river with Aleksandar Drobac (book your tour by contacting Aleksandar directly +387 66 883 178)
Recommended overnight stay at Apartment Martin Brod, Đilas Apartments and Mišo Apartments but also consider camping at Lucica.
Itinerary extensions/alternative options
Itinerary experience include:
- Bebi Kombiteks Factory in NP Una (provided by Atlantis Centre)
Bebi Kombiteks Factory is located in Kulen Vakuf, approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Martin Brod and it offers tourist experiences and accommodation encompassing:
- It offers facilities to enjoy art, to produce art, to learn about re-cycling and up-cycling through art in a workshop
- It has workspaces and offers workshops for sewing, screen-printing, weaving and wood-working.
- It is possible to live in the former administration area: 8 rooms, kitchen, shower, toilettes, about 250 m2 with central heating.
Contact information:
- Location : Una National Park, Kulen Vakuf, street Gečet 13
- Mail: contact@atlantis-kv.org
- Tel: +387 63 799 104
- Book your visit on https://www.atlantis-kv.org/
If you are interested in booking tour guide with you contact Tour Ami and communicate your itinerary with local tour expert.
Contact information:
Tour Ami
Almir Kurtović
Phone:+387 62 733 455
Adress: Srebrenička 71, 77000 Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Key contact
Mišo Knežević
- Community Member
- +387 66 230 469
- misomega66@gmail.com
