Franciscan monastery, the architectural ensemble, Franciscan monastery architectural ensemble in Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Franciscan monastery is a complex of buildings in Konjic featuring a church dedicated to St. John the Baptist along with supporting structures. The church was built around 1895 to 1897, while the bell tower was completed later in 1919.
The main buildings were constructed during 1939 to 1940, but the friars did not establish permanent residence there until around the 1950s. Severe damage occurred during the conflicts of the early 1990s, after which the complex underwent substantial rebuilding.
The monastery reflects the spiritual role of the Franciscans who have served this community for many generations. Visitors experience this through paintings, sculptures, books, and local objects that tell stories of regional faith and everyday life.
The monastery sits in central Konjic on Maršala Tita street and is easily accessible on foot from the town center. The attached museum with its collection can be visited during standard hours, and staff can provide information about guided tours and visitor guidelines.
The museum houses not only religious paintings and sculptures but also ethnological items and local artworks that document the region's way of life across generations. This mix of sacred art and everyday objects offers a rare view into community history beyond purely religious subjects.
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