Lukomir

tourist attraction in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Region: Central Bosnia — Herzegovina

Lukomir is the highest and most isolated inhabited place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located on the edge of the Bjelašnica mountain, at about 1,470 meters above sea level, right at the edge of the magnificent canyon of the Rakitnica River. This unique village, which administratively belongs to the municipality of Konjic, is about fifty kilometers from Sarajevo and represents a true living museum of the traditional life of Bosnian highlanders. Lukomir enchants with its stone houses covered with shingles made from cherry wood, some of which are up to two hundred years old, and with locals who still nurture the old way of life, wear traditional clothing, and create handicrafts from wool. Scattered around the village are stećci from the 14th and 15th centuries, witnesses to the long history of this area. From the viewpoint at the edge of the village, there is an unforgettable view of the Rakitnica canyon, about 800 meters deep, and the powerful ridge of the Visočica mountain on the other side. Due to the harsh winters, most of the inhabitants bring their livestock to pasture in the summer, and they move to lower areas with the first snow. With the hospitality of the hosts, homemade coffee, pie, and traditional specialties, Lukomir offers an experience that is remembered for a lifetime. It is an ideal starting point for hiking and an essential stop for anyone wanting to get to know authentic Bosnia.