Pocitelj, Capljina

Visit the medieval village of Pocitelj in the municipality of Capljina for an off-the-beaten-path experience. The settlement, which is said to have been founded as a walled town as early as 1383, has become a popular trekking destination for visitors.

Hike the steps to the summit for a beautiful view of the hamlet and the Neretva River. The Kula, Sahat Kula, Hajji Alija, and Gavrankapetanovic mansion are among the historical landmarks in Pocitelj. Itluk is the municipality in which the town is located. Due to tales of claimed apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local kids, it has been a famous Catholic pilgrimage site since 1981.

Capljina is part of the larger Neretva valley region (the ancient Illyrian people of Ardiaei's original homeland), and its name comes from the word aplja, which means "heron." The Latin word for heron is ardea, which has a remarkable resemblance to the name Ardiaei and might perhaps be its equivalent.

• Location: Pocitelj, Capljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: An open-air museum and a medieval village
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: June to September.