Blagaj Fortress (Stjepan Grad)
Stjepan grad
A medieval fortress ruin on the hilltop above the Dervish monastery, once a stronghold of Herceg Stjepan. Hiking to the top offers views over the Buna valley.
Blagaj Fortress, also known as Stjepan Grad, stands on a hilltop about 310 meters above the Dervish monastery, atop a cliff. It dates back to the late Roman period. In the Middle Ages it became a stronghold of Stjepan Vukčić Kosača, Grand Duke of Bosnia, whose title 'Herceg' gave Herzegovina its name. Today only the walls and towers remain, and the view from the top is wide. It is about a one-hour hike from Blagaj village along a stone path with no shade, so wear hiking shoes and carry water. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Blagaj Tekke
- Kajtaz House
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
- Old Bridge Museum
- Kujundžiluk (Old Bazaar)
- Stari Most
- Herzegovina Museum
- Crooked Bridge