Franciscan monastery Humac

The Franciscan monastery in Ljubuski is a religious building with a church structure arranged around a central courtyard, with the chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. The complex houses a museum containing collections from different time periods, arranged in the basement and accessible to visitors.

Construction of the monastery began in 1869 after land was purchased from local Muslim landowners and approved by authorities in Istanbul. The building emerged during a time when religious institutions were establishing their presence in the region.

The monastery takes its name from the nearby village of Humac and serves as a place where religious practice connects with the preservation of local heritage. Visitors can sense how the community has valued and protected objects that matter to them across generations.

Visitors should expect the museum in the basement to display a wide range of objects from different time periods, requiring care when moving through the rooms. The central courtyard provides orientation and helps you understand the structure of the complex.

The museum contains roughly 70 Roman monuments from the region, mostly tombstones of veterans and soldiers from different military units. This collection reveals how the area was inhabited and what military presence existed in ancient times.