Introduction:
Where is Medjugorje? – with this important question, we continue our journey through a small, beautiful city of peace and the city of the phenomenon “Our Lady Of Medjugorje”.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Medjugorje occupies the place of an important holy city where, according to the last census from 2013, a little more than 2,200 people live. The population of this small town is not large, but every year it is visited by a large number of pilgrims from all over the world!
After our story about visionaries: “messengers of peace” – Marija, Ivan, Jakov, Ivanka, Marijana and Vicka, to whom the Lady of Medjugorje, we decided to reveal to you where this mysterious place is located.
The globe is big, and at the coordinates 43°12′N 17°41′E there is a small but miraculous holy place!
You can experience the pilgrimage with us! The pilgrimage lasts nine days where you can explore and experience the miracle of Medjugorje! Check out the available pilgrimage dates and book your trip on time!
Between the mountains: Where is Medjugorje?
Until the Lady of Medjugorje appeared, Medjugorje was a completely unknown little place. Today, many pilgrims from around the world want to know where this holy place is located and have a great desire to visit this place so that the Lady of Medjugorje may appear to them.
Medjugorje is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, more precisely in a settlement in the municipality of Čitiluk in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Medjugorje, as a symbol of peace, is located at an altitude of 200m.
The name Medjugorje means “between the mountains”. The beauty of Our Lady appeared right between the mountains. In 1981, the rocky and steep road could not prevent six children from reaching the lady and receiving her messages of peace. Today, many pilgrims visit the same rocky place between the mountains.
Of the many natural beauties of Bosnia and Herzegovina such as the Kravica waterfall or the Bosnian pyramid, Our Lady decided to come to Međugorje, a small place between the mountains!
Our Lady of Medjugorje was seen by 30 million pilgrims
In the summer of 1981, on June 24 to be exact, six children saw Our Lady who appeared to them with a child in her arms. From that day until today, more than a million people visit this place of apparition every year! Pilgrims from all over the world boldly set out on this journey for Our Lady to appear and convey her messages to them.
Even though communism ruled over the majority of the population in these regions right at the time of the apparition of the Lady of Medjugorje, that did not prevent this miraculous event from becoming known throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina and later throughout the world.
A large number of people who visit Medjugorje do not miss the opportunity to visit beautiful Split and Dubrovnik, cities in another popular Balkan country, Croatia. What connects Split and Dubrovnik are the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic Sea that surround these two cities.
In less than two hours drive from Medjugorje, you will reach Split, an important cultural, historical, and tourist center with numerous important monuments, museums, and galleries. Here you can visit Diocletian’s Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Also, in less than two hours drive from Medjugorje, you can reach Dubrovnik, which stands out for its well-preserved medieval walls and impressive architecture. This entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a very popular tourist destination for many tourists from all over the world!
In these cities, you will feel the real Mediterranean atmosphere, which will complete your pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 2024
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 2024 You can plan already from the beginning of this year. You can experience a nine-day pilgrimage with the help of our offer where you will visit as many as 7 cities in beautiful Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Međugorje will be our main destination, but we will not bypass the amazing Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, and many other cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina! With us, you have the opportunity to visit the place of Our Lady’s apparition in Medjugorje during Easter!
Conclusion
In addition to the spiritual significance of this place, Medjugorje is also recognizable for its beauty. The stunning location of Medjugorje has delighted many pilgrims who have visited this part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Book a nine-day pilgrimage to Medjugorje and with local guides, learn all about the apparitions and last messages of the Lady of Medjugorje!
The place where Our Lady appeared is the main place that our travelers, together with the local guide, visit. But there are many other beauties of this city that you will see on this trip! Beautiful nature, delicious food, and charismatic and interesting locals will complete your entire trip on this beautiful Balkan trip! About What else you will see and experience here, we will tell you in the next episode!
The story of How to Pray the Rosary is coming soon. Stay with us for educational and interesting episodes about Medjugorje!
Hi, I’m Mike—co-founder of Balkland and your on-the-ground tour leader. I’m involved from the first message to the final farewell, making sure everything feels effortless and every day feels designed around you.