Medjugorje, Pilgrimage site in Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Medjugorje is a village in southern Herzegovina, surrounded by hills and fields that belong to the municipality of Čitluk. The settlement sits at roughly 160 meters elevation and counts several thousand inhabitants, who are predominantly Catholic.
The parish was founded in the late nineteenth century and dedicated to Saint James the Elder. The first church was built shortly afterward, replacing an earlier smaller structure.
The local church has become a meeting point for believers from around the world since the nineteen eighties, gathering for prayer and shared devotion. The rosary is recited here in many languages, reflecting the international composition of visitors.
The village can be reached via Mostar or via Split on the Croatian coast, from where buses run regularly toward Herzegovina. Summers can be very hot, so light clothing and plenty of water are recommended.
A blue cross stands on Apparition Hill at the spot where children reportedly first saw a Marian apparition in the summer of 1981. The path leading there is rocky and steep, yet many pilgrims walk it barefoot.
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