Daorson
An ancient Illyrian hilltop city above Stolac, with boulder-built walls that recall Mycenae. Pair it with the Radimlja stećak necropolis.
Daorson was the principal city of the Daorsi, an Illyrian tribe, from the 4th to the 1st century BCE. It sits on a hill above Osanići village, west of Stolac. The city flourished under Hellenistic influence and was destroyed in a war around 50 BCE. The most striking feature is the massive dry-stone wall, built from huge blocks in a style reminiscent of the Cyclopean walls, roughly 65 m long and up to 5 m high. The site also has remains of gates, towers, and house foundations. Entry is free. A simple trail and information boards guide visitors, and a visit takes about an hour. Daorson lies about 45 km from Mostar and requires a car or hired vehicle. It is often combined in a day trip with Blagaj, the Radimlja necropolis, and the village of Počitelj.
Opening hours
Open all day (outdoor site)
Nearby sights
- Radimlja Necropolis
- Hutovo Blato Nature Park
- Blagaj Tekke
- Blagaj Fortress (Stjepan Grad)
- Počitelj
- Hum Hill Cross
- Kajtaz House
- Old Bridge Museum