Trebinje
Требиње / Trebinje
An Ottoman-style old town in southeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, rich in stone bridges, Orthodox churches and wineries. It is a popular cross-border day trip from Dubrovnik.
Trebinje lies on the banks of the Trebišnjica River and is the southernmost city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is about 30 to 35 km from Dubrovnik, roughly 45 minutes by car via the Brgat border crossing. The old town dates from the Ottoman period of the 18th century. Its stone lanes inside the walls are small, and you can walk through in about ten minutes. The central Plane Tree Square has open-air cafés and a market. Main sights include the Arslanagić Bridge, also known as Perović Bridge, built in the 16th century on the orders of Mehmed Pasha Sokolović. It was moved to its present site outside the town in the 1960s because of a dam project. Also worth seeing is the Hercegovačka Gračanica Church, built in 2000 on Crkvina Hill and modelled on the Gračanica Monastery in Kosovo. It holds the tomb of the poet Jovan Dučić and offers views over the whole town. The Tvrdoš Monastery is famous for its wine cellars and wine tastings. Driving between sights takes no more than 10 minutes, so plan 4 to 5 hours. Entry to the churches is free, and wine tasting costs about 20 to 35 KM. Limited minibuses run from Dubrovnik, so a self-drive or hired car is more convenient. You must carry your passport to cross the border.
Opening hours
Open all day (church and monastery open during the day)
Nearby sights
- Cavtat
- Banje Beach
- Lokrum Island
- Mount Srđ Cable Car
- Old Port of Dubrovnik
- Dominican Monastery
- Sponza Palace
- Rector's Palace