Crkvice, a forgotten military town
Five thematic trails
… lead
to nature
full of smells of
Mediterranean, magnificent
mountain and sea views and discover
interesting and forgotten pages of history
to nature
full of smells of
Mediterranean, magnificent
mountain and sea views and discover
interesting and forgotten pages of history
THE SECRET OF THE SOUTHERN BORDER
We invite you to an adventure of visiting the remnants of the defense system of the southern border of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, this was one of the strongest and largest defense systems in Europe. It amazes many connoisseurs with its brilliant strategic and tactical set-up, which reveals itself to you in five thematic trails. Follow them, whether by traveling or hiking through Boka Bay, its hinterland and Herzegovina. You will enjoy breathtaking viewpoints and through interesting stories you will get to know the lives of ordinary people of that time.
1. Guardians of mountain passes map
2. Crkvice, a forgotten military town
3. Five mighty fortresses
4. Stone guard around Trebinje
5 . Crkvice
KRIVOŠIJE DEFENSE ZONE
You are located near the former Austro-Hungarian border with the Kingdom of Montenegro. After two Krivošije Uprisings and changes on the geopolitical map of Europe, the empire decided at the end of the 19th century to strengthen the border here, in the mountainous part of the Boka hinterland. In three decades, more than 30 fortifications were built – fortresses, camps and watchtowers. At the point where you are now, in Crkvice, the command of the Austro-Hungarian army built a modern military camp. If you want to find out how people lived in it, follow this thematic trail.
1.Thematic route in Crkvice
Crkvice, a forgotten military town
LEGEND
1.
Defensive barracks
A story about Crkvice military base
2.
Monument
A story about famous Krivošije Uprisings
3.
Hospital
At the place where the military hospital was located – a board with the story about the tretment and rescue of soldiers
4.
Cisterns
Stories about cisterns, cavalry and construction of military roads
5.
Bakery
On the remains of a cinema and bread factory – a board with the story about fun and entertainment in Crkvice
HISTORICAL ADVENTURE
The third thematic trail Crkvice, a forgotten military town (P3) and the first one Fortresses and peaks of Krivošije (P1) reveal stories from past times and the magic of abandoned fortifications. If you have been supplied with the appropriate hiking equipment and water, the day ahead is full of impressions and excitement!
FORT-NET project has linked the heritage of Austro-Hungarian and medieval fortresses into a new tourist product, with the aim of valorizing the natural and cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The joint tourist offer has been developed according to the modern model of thematic trails, which has improved the quality and diversity of the overall tourist offer in the target area. The project was implemented by: the City of Ljubuški in partnership with the Development Agency ŽZH-HERAG from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives – CSTI Montenegro and National Tourism Organization of Montenegro in the period from 2019 to 2021.
Important Note: Explore the fortresses and use the trails at your own risk.
