Gorazde is the administrative centre for Podrinje Canton. The region is of great cultural richness, having many cultural monuments that differ in their construction, appearance and workmanship. There are large numbers of monuments that mark different periods in the development of mankind. The necropolis in Gorsic Polje, municipality of Gorazde, is one of these rare monuments.
Gosric Polje is a medieval necropolis and is part of Bosnia’s treasured heritage consisting of 324 tombstones decorated with lilies, sickles and stars. The necropolis is positioned in semicircular rows where the distance between the stones is almost identical, showing the precision in tombstone placement even in ancient times. The necropolis is protected by the Commission for Preservation of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The site gained international recognition in July 2016, during a conference in Istanbul, becoming listed as a World Heritage site.This necropolis is amongst 28 others, from four different countries, that are included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. No conservation or restoration work has been carried out and it is still in its original state.
Our Gorazde-based history specialist, Professor Eldin Baljevic, is a Culture and Heritage Ambassador and he will be your tour guide through age-old culture, helping you to step back in time and welcoming you to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s wealth of cultural heritage.
