Necropolis Boljuni
Bjelojevići
Bosnian medieval stećak necropolis
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:29
Standing quietly upon a gentle rolling plateau surrounded by lush Mediterranean forests in the peaceful village of Bjelojevići near Stolac, the Necropolis of Boljuni offers a profound encounter with the medieval soul of Bosnia…
Listen in the app2Master Grubač's High Chest Tombstones3:46
The coarse white limestone boulders of Boljuni carry an astonishing testament to human creativity, where a medieval stonemason left his own personal poetic legacy etched directly into the ancient rock for all eternity. Please…
Listen in the app3Scribe Semorad and the Epigraphic Heritage3:26
Boasting an exceptional collection of 20 recorded epitaphs, the Necropolis of Boljuni stands as the single most important medieval site in the entire region for the study of ancient epigraphy, language, and stone literacy. Please…
Listen in the app4The Deer-Riding Dance Leader and Mythic Carvings3:07
Leap into an extraordinary world of medieval folklore and myth, where the leader of a traditional round dance is depicted riding triumphantly upon the back of a wild forest deer, a captivating motif that is utterly unique to…
Listen in the app5The Tombstone of Radić Vladisalić and the Vlach Herders3:18
It is an astonishing historical reality that humble mountain livestock herders amassed enough wealth through lucrative international caravan trade with Ragusa to build grand stone monuments rivaling those of regional royalty.…
Listen in the app6The Relief of the Mother Cradling Her Child2:55
Amidst a monumental art world dominated by cold weaponry, heraldic coats of arms, and martial symbols, a rare depiction of a mother tenderly cradling her child offers a deeply emotional and unforgettable encounter with medieval…
Listen in the app7The Second Group and the Ancient Neveš Well2:47
Even during the most blistering Mediterranean summer droughts when surrounding streams run dry, the legendary Neveš well has never ceased to offer fresh, cool water, serving as a miraculous source of life amidst the ancient white…
Listen in the app8Closing1:36
As our walk through the Necropolis of Boljuni comes to a close, we leave behind a landscape where centuries of human emotion, artistic genius, and spiritual devotion remain preserved in enduring stone. The 274 monumental white…
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What is Necropolis Boljuni?
Necropolis Boljuni is a place in Bjelojevići with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Bjelojevići |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 23 min 24 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.0278, 17.8747 |
| Last updated |