Brotnice: Hotels and accommodations

Culture

About 400 meters west of Brotnice stands the Church of the Evangelist Luke. The single-nave church in the rural area was first mentioned in the 15th century. Its cemetery contains a medieval necropolis with stećci. For travelers looking to find a hotel in Brotnice, this overview provides context on the location, routes, and cultural sites.

The necropolis preserves about 30 medieval stećci from the 14th and 15th centuries. Six of them feature reliefs depicting figurative, plant, or symbolic motifs; two bear inscriptions.

The Voznik quarry lies between Brotnice and this cemetery. Several partially worked and unfinished stećci are still visible there.

Geographical location

Brotnice is located in the Konavle Hills at an elevation of about 450 meters above sea level and lies in a natural depression. Nearby are prehistoric stone mounds and remains of hillforts.

Lokanj, Žića, Golubinac, and Devet are located near Brotnice.

Routes and nature

The St. Luke site is described as a walk of about 30 minutes from Mihanići along the former narrow-gauge railway. In spring, protected orchid species bloom within the dry-stone enclosure.

Part of the route of a former narrow-gauge railway has been preserved in the western mountainous area of Konavle, including Brotnice. This section is described as suitable for cycling or walking.

Surroundings

Presjeka and Sveti Luka are located in the area surrounding Brotnice. In the wider regional surroundings of Brotnice are the Sponza Palace and Lovrijenac.

More destinations: Molunat, Stravča, Močići, Mihanići, Radovčići, Popovići, Dubravka, Gruda.

To the main travel overview: Općina Konavle.