Medjugorje, Pilgrimage site in Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The settlement is located in southern Herzegovina at an elevation of 158 meters, surrounded by mountains and populated by ethnic Croatian Catholics.
The parish of Međugorje was established in 1892 and dedicated to Saint James the Elder, with the original church constructed in 1897.
Each year, millions of pilgrims from across the globe gather at Saint James Church for religious services and spiritual contemplation.
International visitors can reach Međugorje through Mostar Airport or Split Airport in Croatia, with regular bus services connecting major regional cities.
The Blue Cross marks the location on Apparition Hill where local children reported their first encounter with the Virgin Mary in 1981.
Location: Čitluk Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 158 m
Website: https://medjugorje.hr
GPS coordinates: 43.19016,17.67786
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
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