Hotel in Zbilje: Archaeology, Stećci and “Visočka cvaja”

The Zbilje Neolithic site extends across a large area on the elevated river terraces. Radiocarbon dating indicates that the site was used around 4692–4522 BC, with a probability of 95.4%. It displays Vinča characteristics, particularly those of the Vinča-Pločnik phase. The pottery from the archaeological site includes a high proportion of fine pottery, black and grey surface decoration, as well as typological links to Lisičić and northeastern Bosnia. These characteristics of Zbilje pottery point to parallel developments at Obre II associated with the final phase of the Butmir culture.

Another historical trace is provided by the medieval tombstones known as Stećci. Around 344 of these tombstones have been recorded in necropolises in the area of the Municipality of Visoko, including in Zbilje. Zbilje is therefore among the settlements in the Visoko area where these medieval funerary monuments have been recorded, and among the places in the Visoko area with a necropolis of such tombstones. The links to Visoko remain just as important as the explicit mention of Zbilje in this context.

The Zbilje area is mentioned as an attractive area for active recreation and walks. The Planinarski dom Zbilje mountain lodge, or hiking home, is located in the Zbilje area. “Visočka cvaja” is a 20-kilometre route along the mountain trails of Visoko; the marked section through Zbilje ends at Planinarski dom Zbilje. The place name is thus directly connected with a specific section of this route, without any further route lengths or access conditions being inferred from it.

On the “Visočka cvaja”, you cross the Fojnica at Acetov most and continue along a gravel road beside the river to the village of Zbilje. The route description thus names both the crossing at Acetov most and the subsequent stretch along the river, as well as reaching the village. Together with the length of 20 kilometres and the endpoint at Planinarski dom Zbilje, this produces a clearly described sequence within the route.

At Planinarski dom Zbilje, you can drink coffee. The food options mentioned there are grilled dishes or cooked meals. During the summer months, swimming at Planinarski dom Zbilje is described as an option. These notes remain limited to the specifically mentioned offerings and the stated season.

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