Višići: Hutovo Blato Nature Park and Roman Villa
Višići combines archaeological remains from several periods with the natural setting of Hutovo Blato.
Culture and History
The archaeological site of Roman Villa (Villa Rusticae) is located at the Kućišta site in Višići and is designated as a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Kućišta – Roman Villa (Villa Rusticae) archaeological site in Višići includes remains from Roman antiquity as well as from the early and late medieval settlement and burial phases. Most of the walls and original mosaics remain in their original location and are protected by a layer of earth.
HKUD “Luke” maintains and preserves the rich tradition of songs, dances and customs of its region. The association regularly participates in events in the region and has folklore, tambura, and women’s and men’s vocal sections. Thus, alongside the archaeological remains, living forms of regional music and customs are also part of the local profile.
Nature and Waters
Hutovo Blato was declared a nature park on 30 March 1995. Under the Ramsar Convention, it is designated as a wetland of international importance; it is also considered one of the largest wintering grounds for birds in Europe. Its protected status and importance as a bird habitat are therefore among the clearly defined features of the nature park.
The visitor facility of Hutovo Blato Nature Park is located at Karaotok bb, 88307 Višići, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through its facility in Višići, the nature park provides a contact for booking photo safaris. In addition to its protected status, this means there is also a specific contact for this stated activity.
Sport fishing is possible along a 4 km stretch of the Krupa River from Bučina to its confluence with the Neretva, as well as on Lake Svitavsko, which covers an area of 1,000 ha. The bodies of water mentioned differ both in their location and in the respective scope described.
Location
Višići is located near the road between Čapljina and Metković. This locational relationship is the town’s central geographical reference.
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