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Počitelj
A stunning medieval and Ottoman fortified village cascading down a hillside above the Neretva River with a distinctive silo-shaped tower.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Europe
Čapljina works well as a base: 15 minutes from Metković, 7km from Kravice Waterfalls.
Čapljina is a town located in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina. With a population of 7,923, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Čapljina sits in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sarajevo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Čapljina to your route.
Čapljina (Cyrillic: Чапљина, pronounced [t͡ʃâpʎina]) is a city located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the border with Croatia a mere 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Adriatic Sea.
The river Neretva flows through the cityRead more
and flows into the Adriatic just over the border. The town's landmark is a statue of King Tomislav. The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is also a prominent facet of the city. The city coat of arms contains the Croatian checkerboard, the nearby tower in Počitelj, and Saint Francis of Assisi.
The city has a rich archaeological history and untouched wilderness and is starting to develop agricultural tourism. It is also home to Hutovo Blato Park, which contains one of the most diverse bird populations in all Europe. The Croatian town of Metković is located just over the border and there are significant commercial and other links between the two towns.
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Čapljina is located in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1214 latitude, 17.6844 longitude.
Čapljina has a population of approximately 7,923 people, making it a town in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Full driving guide for Bosnia and Herzegovina8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A stunning medieval and Ottoman fortified village cascading down a hillside above the Neretva River with a distinctive silo-shaped tower.
4 km · about 5 min drive
waterfall
A stunning 25-meter-high tufa waterfall on the Trebižat River, often called Bosnia's little Niagara.
7 km · about 15 min drive
waterfall
A wide tufa cascade on the Trebižat river dropping about 25 metres into a bathing pool, with a car park and shuttle down from the rim.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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A serene 16th-century dervish monastery nestled beneath a cliff at the gushing source of the Buna river.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Reconstructed 16th-century Ottoman bridge arching over the Neretva River in Mostar, a symbol of reconciliation and international cooperation.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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A rebuilt 16th-century Ottoman arch bridge over the Neretva, the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed old town with paid parking nearby.
26 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
A sweeping 2.4km cable-stayed span linking southern Dalmatia and bypassing Bosnia's coastal strip.
28 km · about 35 min drive
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The 'European Great Wall': 5km of medieval defensive ramparts above salt pans and famed oyster beds.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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