Široki Brijeg
Basic Information
Located at the crossroads between Mostar and the Adriatic coast, Široki Brijeg is a town that radiates a distinctive energy. Above the town stands a Franciscan monastery and church on the hill, home to one of the most important art galleries in the region. The Lištica River, with its spring and waterfalls, offers refreshment on hot summer days, while the surrounding hills provide numerous walking trails. The town is also known as a center of film culture thanks to the Mediteran Film Festival. Široki Brijeg's economic growth is matched by a rich gastronomic offer based on local prosciutto, cheese in a sack, and excellent Herzegovinian wines such as Žilavka and Blatina, making it an essential stop in Herzegovina.
Guide for Tourists Visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spring
Visit the spring of the Lištica River and enjoy the awakening of nature with a gentle walk through Borak.
Summer
Experience the atmosphere of the Mediteran Film Festival and cool off in the shade of garden terraces by the river.
Autumn
Grape harvest time in the vineyards of Široki Brijeg offers an authentic experience of Herzegovinian autumn idyll.
Winter
Enjoy the warm Herzegovinian hospitality and traditional dishes such as raštika and homemade uštipci.
