Mijakovići-Dragovići-Bobovac
Municipality of Vareš
The famous ancient royal residence situated in the very heart of the mountains of Vareš
Highlights
Accommodation
Cafe/Bar/ Restaurant
Traditional Crafts And Handcrafts
Events
Main Tourism Products
Other Treasures
Highlights
The village is 20 km away from Vareš. Over 14 km of this segment are paved, while 5.7 km are made of macadam. From the direction of Kakanj (near section from the direction of Sarajevo or from the highway A-1, the distance is approximately 19 km, and from the village to the highway No. 1 is 17 km), one more route to go to the hamlet by automobile, is at a distance of around 19 km. It is a regional road with a total length of 15 km, and the final 4 km to the settlement are made of macadam.
Royal Town of Bobovac
Two memorials, 1941–1945
A naturally protected area
A pedestrian trail
Medieval caves, so-called ladders as speleological objects
River Bukovica as a subterranean river
The old wooden mill of the family "Ibrišimović" autochtron building that is over 180 years old in function.
Accommodation
Fishpond / Fish Restaurant with accommodation facilities “Mrestilište”
Total number of beds available: 25
Address: Pogar - Mrestilište
Phone: +387 61 853 333
E-mail: merima_adanalic@hotmail.com
Agro household "Ibrišimović"
Phone: +387 62 259 188
Web: https://agro domacinstvo-ibrisimovic.business.site
Apartment Fahrudin i Hajra Ibrišimović
Phone: +387 61 788 940
Rooms Avdo Numanović
Phone: +387 61 450 250
Naza Ajanović’s Household
Phone: +387 61 762 875
Household of Hadija and Smaja Numanović
Phone: +387 62 720 182
Cafe/Bar/
Restaurant
Contact for all catering facilities in the village Mijakovići-Dragovići-Bobovac: Phone: +387 62 259 188
Summer vacation house on Bobovec
Agricultural and Rural Households
Recreational area Luke with Hunting Lodge
Fishpond / Fish Restaurant “Mrestilište”
Traditional Crafts
And Handcrafts
- Embroidery
- Weaving
- Knitting
- Crochet
- Knitting large baskets (known traditionally as sepeta) - for hay and fruit
Events
traditional Bosnian folk cuisine – month of June
month of June
Prayer recital place “Šehitluci” and traditional Mevludi in jamaat / congregation Mijakovići
Ethno Bosnian Room in Mijakovići with tasting room for agricultural products and future artist residency
Cheteniades” during the winter days
Concerts at the Bobovac Fortress, marking celebration of important national holidays. (Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1st of March) and Statehood Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina (25th of November))
26th of October, the Day of the Coronation of King Tvrtko I Kotromanić, the First Bosnian King
Manifestation “Uniting of Bosnian Royal Cities”
Main Tourism
Products
Main Tourism Products (Activities)
Royal City of Bobovac
Tombstones – Stečci
Kraljeva Sutjeska (Sultan Mehmed el-fatih Mosque, Franciscan Monastery (museum) and Dusper’s House)
Church of the Holy Mother of God in the village of G. Borovica
Several unexplored speleological objects – ladder at the foot of the Royal City of Bobovac
River Bukovica (Subterranean River)
Spawning Pond
Recreational area Luke
Legendary tales about Queen Catherine and princesses from fort Bobovac.
– The traditional game of hiding the ring under the stocking
– Traditional preparation of winter food (known traditionally as bestilj, or jam of plums, pears, apples …)
– Četenijada – traditional preparation of “chatten halva” as a dessert
– Traditional weaving and embroidery of the so-called under the finger and on the stitch technique – đerđef
– Ethno and gastro festival
– Knitting large baskets (known traditionally as sepeta) and crowns (for fruits and vegetables) from hazel
– Manual mowing of grass
– The oral traditions of transmitting and persuading about the existence of fairies at all significant water sources
– Manual delivery of firewood and hay for livestock on a snowy surface
– Hunting and fishing – wildlife observation
Other Treasures
- The region of Nevesinje, including Bratač, is characterized by an altitude exceeding 900 meters and a mountainous climate featuring brief summers and prolonged winters.
- As a result of these conditions, the area has developed and maintained a distinctive culinary selection throughout its history. Throughout history, the village has been recognized as a region specializing in cattle ranching.
- As a result, dairy and meat-based products remain the primary sources of nutrition within the community. The Nevesinje potato is a well-known plant species, and the cultivated grains in the area include wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Nevesinje is renowned for its distinctive products, which are representative of the Bratač region.
- These products have been included in the Ark of Taste, a global registry of unique products that are at risk of extinction. The Ark of Taste is overseen by Slow Food International, an international organization dedicated to preserving traditional foods and promoting sustainable agriculture. The items on their list comprise of cheese and kaymak sourced from a sack, tallow, butter, dried boneless sheep meat, and sheep breeds such as podrobac and pramenka.
- The intangible cultural heritage of Bratač village includes significant representations such as Ganga songs, folk toasts, and fiddle songs.
Gallery
Directions
Key Contact
- 1. Šaban Ibrišimović, President of The Dragovići-Mijakovići Municipality and President of the UG "Guardians of the Bosnian Crown Bobovac"
- +387 62 259 005
- Address: Mijakovići bb, Vareš
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