Franciscan monastery of Široki Brijeg
Franciscan monastery of Široki Brijeg, Franciscan monastery in Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The monastery complex includes a large stone church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, constructed with regional limestone materials.
Established in 1846, the monastery became the first Franciscan institution in Herzegovina following the Ottoman destruction of religious buildings in the 16th century.
The monastery serves as an educational center where Franciscan friars maintain religious traditions and provide spiritual guidance to the local community.
Located 30 kilometers from Medjugorje and 88 kilometers from the Adriatic coast, the monastery welcomes visitors throughout the year for religious services.
The monastery houses a tomb containing the remains of twenty-four friars who lost their lives during the events of February 1945.
Location: Široki Brijeg
Inception: 1860
GPS coordinates: 43.37492,17.58864
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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