Livanjsko Polje, Nature reserve in Canton 10, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Livanjsko Polje is a karst polje in southwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina, bordered by the Dinara, Kamešnica, Tušnica, Cincar, Golija, Šator and Staretina mountains. It runs northwest to southeast for 65 km, averages 6 km wide and lies at about 720 m above sea level. The field is crossed by sinking rivers such as the Sturba, Žabljak and Bistrica, and holds Buško Blato, the largest artificial reservoir in this part of the continent.

Human traces in this region date back to around 2000 BC, and later the Romans built roads across the plateau to link Dalmatian provinces together. These ancient routes show the area served as an important passage for centuries.

Local people here produce traditional cheese varieties named after the region, made from milk sourced at farms across the plateau. These handmade products are deeply tied to daily life in the area.

The area comes especially alive during spring and autumn months when migratory birds and raptors stop here to feed. Visiting during these seasons offers the best chance to observe this dynamic activity.

This plateau is one of the largest periodically flooded karst depressions in the entire Dinaric region, where water vanishes underground and reappears in completely unexpected places. This hidden water movement makes the area a geological puzzle that fascinates both visitors and scientists.