Trebinje Travel Guide

 
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      The city panorama from Crkvine hill
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      Stari Grad, Trebinje, Bosnia
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 immaculate clean town, cafes, scenery, climate. 


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In a nutshell

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 OK for a "one off" 

 

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Things to Do  

Saborni hram Sv. Preobraženja (XIX century)

Saborni hram Sv. Preobraženja (XIX century), Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  Saborni hram Svetog Preobraženja (Minster of St. Transfiguration) is located in the center of the town.The Serb Orthodox Church of St Transfiguration has been built since 1888 until 1908. Iconostasis in this church was made by well-known Montenegrin artist Marko... 

The Hercegovacka Gracanica Church

The Hercegovacka Gracanica Church, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  On the prominent part of area near Trebinje is a hill call Crkivna which offers a breath-taking view of panorama of City. The name hill Crkvina is derivative from word Crkva (Church). The legend was confirmed during the preparatory works when the foundations of the older... 

old town

old town, Trebinje

 iaint Says:  I found the old town after I'd been all round town once already. It's small and a bit dilapidated in places, but if you're in town go and check it out for yourself. 

Hotels  

Hotel Platani

 2 Reviews and 21 Opinions  The hotel was renovated a few years ago. It is also located in the very centre of Trebinje. 

Hotel Leotar

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Restaurants  

Restoran Porto Bello: Lunch in Stari Grad

Restoran Porto Bello: Lunch in Stari Grad, Trebinje

 SWFC_Fan Says:  My girlfriend and I ate lunch at Restoran Porto Bello during our day trip to Trebinje in May 2012.This local restaurant, which is attached to Hotel Porto Bello, is located in the heart of the Stari Grad region of the city.When we arrived, the dining room was busy with a... 

Poslasticarnica GRK: Ice cream sundaes in Stari Grad

Poslasticarnica GRK: Ice cream sundaes in Stari Grad, Trebinje

 SWFC_Fan Says:  We stopped for ice cream at Poslasticarnica GRK during a day trip to Trebinje in May 2012.This cafe/ice cream parlour is located in the heart of Stari Grad and occupies a quiet pavement location with long rows of seats and tables shaded by tall trees.The choice of ice cream... 

Cafe Bar Jaz: Cold drinks on a lovely riverside terrace

Cafe Bar Jaz: Cold drinks on a lovely riverside terrace, Trebinje

 SWFC_Fan Says:  We stopped for much-needed cold drinks on the terrace at Cafe Bar Jaz during a hot afternoon of sightseeing in Trebinje in May 2012.The cafe itself would be unremarkable but for the fact that it offers a raised terrace with outdoor tables overlooking the Trebisnijca river... 

Amici Per La Pelle ("Friends For Life"): Pavement cafe on Trg Slobode

Amici Per La Pelle ("Friends For Life"): Pavement cafe on Trg Slobode, Trebinje

 SWFC_Fan Says:  We stopped for morning drinks at Amici Per la Pelle ("Friends For Life") cafe during our day trip to Trebinje in May 2012.This is one of several pavement cafes located along the edge of Trg Slobode; a large square that hosts an outdoor farmers' market just outside the walls... 

Transportation  

Visiting Trebinje from Herceg Novi, Montenegro

Visiting Trebinje from Herceg Novi, Montenegro, Trebinje

 SWFC_Fan Says:  We visited Trebinje as a day trip from Herceg Novi in neighbouring Montenegro, using the services of "Trend Travel" who have a booking office at Herceg Novi bus station. The following information may be of use to anybody planning a similar day trip to Trebinje: During our 5... 

mines

mines, Trebinje

 iaint Says:  I noticed 2 warning signs for minefields on the way from Mostar. There may be others which are not marked - some parts of the road are very remote. I also saw a military mines clearance team heading off to tackle one location.So, if you are going to have a picnic en route,... 

roadsigns

roadsigns, Trebinje

 iaint Says:  All the roadsigns in the area are in cyrillic alphabet as it is part of Republika Srpska. I can speak Russian so it was fine for me (the Serb and Russian alphabets are not identical, but are so close as to make no difference).That will make navigation difficult for those who... 

Local Customs  

Coffee "Ispod platana"
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Early in the morning, you will see many people coming back from the green market and having a coffee and "loza" (alcohol drink). It will be good to give waiter a tip around 10% of the bill.
The very famous place is coffee bar "Ispod platana" close to city green market.

Updated Dec 7, 2003

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Warnings and Dangers  

Caution, school
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Caution, school

Some Vters already know that I collect photos of School warning road sign. I could not miss this one in the unidentified village (or suburb of Trebinje). The drawing is modern and can now be found in several countries but the text is written in Cyrrilic fonts (we are in Republika Srpska), which makes it special.

Written Feb 1, 2008

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Off The Beaten Path  

Popovo polje

Popovo polje, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  Popovo Polje is one of the most prolific base in southeastern Europe. Interesting is that here crops succeed two times in the year. The name popovo polje literary means priest filed. This field is lower part of area with altitude from 250 till 220 m. The field is filled with... 

The Monastery of St. Peter and St. Paul

The Monastery of St. Peter and St. Paul, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  Monastery of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul is located 7 km southeast of Trebinje, on the edge of Popovo polje. The believe is that Monastery is built in 1906th on the remains of an older temple which allegedly dates back to Justinian’s age (6th century). Archeological... 

Mrkonjici village

Mrkonjici village, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  Mrkonjici village is usually part of pilgrimage at the road to The Ostrog Monastery (Monte Negro). It settled in Popovo polje on the road Ljubinje-Trebinje. It is a birth place of St. Basil of Ostrog and Tvrdos (Vasilije Ostroski i Tvrdoski). He born here on the 28th of... 

The Monastery Duzi

The Monastery Duzi, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  The Monastery Duzi (Serbian Orthodox Church) is dedicated to The Protection of the Mother of God and commemorated on October 14. The church of the Monastery Duzi is large, one nave building, with semicircular altar. It has been reconstructed, and mural painting is ongoing.... 

The Tvrdos Monastery

The Tvrdos Monastery, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  The Tvrdos Monastery (the 4th-6th century), is about 4.5 km faraway from Trebinje, on the road to Mostar. It is build on the right bank of Trebišnjica river. This Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of the Serb Orthodox church, residence of Eparch and... 

The Monastery of Zavala (the 13th century)

The Monastery of Zavala (the 13th century), Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  The Monastery of Zavala (the 13th century) with the church dedicated to the Entry into the Temple of the Holy Virgin. This Monastery is about 40 km southwest from Trebinje in the eastern part of Popovo Polje, now territory of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This... 

Favorites  

Tourist Information Centre

Tourist Information Centre, Trebinje

 SWFC_Fan Says:  Trebinje's Tourist Information Centre (or Turisticki Informativni Centar) is located in a spacious and modern building on Jovana Ducica between Gradski Park and the outdoor market on Trg Slobode, across from the westernmost perimeter walls of Stari Grad.I wouldn't usually... 

Far from home

Far from home, Trebinje

 Odiseya Says:  I notice in every Monastery that I was been - a cat. They have a important role in everyday life of monks like a pet and "guardian" (remember that usually Monastery are in isolated place well-incorporated into the nature). Sometimes it happens that these small little things... 

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