This article was submitted by ISA BELLE, a Dutch student studying in Mostar, Herzegovina.
Trebinje is a city in the far south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of Republika Srpska entity. Only 10km from the Adriatic Sea and 24 km by road to the jewel of Dubrovnik makes it a perfect day trip from there. It is a little bit longer by bus from Mostar for those who want to start the excursion from there.
There are buses from Mostar to Trebinje every weekday at 06:15, 15:30 and 17:30. There are also daily buses to and from Dubrovnik for only 5KM except on Sunday. When you drive toward the border with Montenegro, it will only get more pure and scenic. Trebinje is conveniently located below the Leotar Mountain and in the heart of the city a river of the same name, Trebisnjica. On the mountain, there is an Orthodox church and a monastery overlooking the city. In this monastery, Serbian poet and diplomat Jovan Ducic, the town’s famous son was laid to rest.
Near the monastery is a beautiful cave where according to the legend, St. Paul baptized earlier Herzegovinan inhabitants from the miraculous water that runs through the cave. The best time to visit Trebinje is in the spring or autumn unless you crave the deadly hot Mediterranean climate during the summer. I was there in the winter when the city wasn’t at its best but still pleasant for any easy-going traveler. It’s worth every minute of your time to come here as Trebinje is different than any other town in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The air here is more Mediterranean and sparkling than the stuffy atmosphere that one sometimes encounters in other cities. But like the rest of the country, you can always find your favorite bar to sip away the lazy day over a good cup of coffee in the central square. After coffee, you can wander around the beautiful Old Town without being reminded of the war because Trebinje, fortunately, was left undamaged by the conflict.
The Herzegovina Museum is another option to learn about the city. The Museum is open to the public Monday to Sunday 7 am to 8 pm. Visits are by appointment only. Entry is 2 KM (1 KM for groups of 10+).
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