1993Sacral Monuments of Herceg-Bosna - Medugorje - Full sheets

The pilgrimage village of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina lies at the foot of mountains 20km (16m) west of Mostar and 80 miles north of Dubrovnik. It has become a world famous Marian sanctuary. The contemporary importance of Medjugorje dates back to June 24, 1881 when a group of six girls and boys( 11- 17 years old) had visions of Our LADY ON Crnica hill by Bijakovici hamlet at 6.45. Since then it has developed into a major pilgrimage centre.