Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina

Places to visit near Bileća

Bileća is a town in Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina, home to about 13,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 caves and 11 churches. The must-see places are Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara (1 km), Floded Trebišnjica Spring (2 km) and Arslanagić Bridge (24 km).

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Bileća, Bosnia Herzegovina
Bileća, Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bileća at a glance

Location
Republika Srpska district, Bosnia Herzegovina
Population
about 13,257
Coordinates
42.8764° N, 18.4297° E
Places within 50 km
150 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Bileća

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Forts & heritage near Bileća

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bileća. The closest is Tvrđava Drakuljica (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bileća

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bileća. The closest is Straziste (15 km); the best-known is Kličanj (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kličanj · viewpoint · Republika Srpska · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Njegoš Mountain · viewpoint · Nikšić Municipality · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Bjelasnica · viewpoint · Republika Srpska · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Straziste · viewpoint · Nikšić Municipality · ~15 km
  • Veliki Klanac · viewpoint · Republika Srpska · ~16 km
  • Veliki Planik · viewpoint · Nikšić Municipality · ~17 km

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Caves near Bileća

43 caves within 100 km of Bileća. The closest is Andrina Pećina (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bileća

33 churches within 100 km of Bileća. The closest is Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bileća

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bileća. The closest is Plaža Astarea (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bileća

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bileća. The closest is Careva Džamija (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bileća

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bileća
  2. 1 km Careva Džamija · mosque or dargah, Republika Srpska
  3. 1 km Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara · church, Republika Srpska
  4. 25 km Sultan Ahmedova Džamija · mosque or dargah, Republika Srpska
  5. 1 km Херцеговачка Грачаница · church, Republika Srpska
  6. 20 km Tvrđava Drakuljica · heritage site, Republika Srpska
  7. 4 km Back to Bileća

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How to reach Bileća

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    Within 15 km of Bileća

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bileća by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2856Tvrđava Drakuljica (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2650Straziste (15 km)
    Caves3943Andrina Pećina (6 km)
    Churches1133Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara (1 km)
    Other attractions2227Floded Trebišnjica Spring (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1225Plaža Astarea (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs312Careva Džamija (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Walled Town of Trebinje (25 km)
    Buddhist sites25Dobrićevo Monastery (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Bileća Lake (11 km)
    Museums25Muzej Hercegovine (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Our Lady of the Rocks (60 km)

    Bileća: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bileća?

    Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara (church, about 1 km), Floded Trebišnjica Spring (attraction, about 2 km), Careva Džamija (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Arslanagić Bridge (attraction, about 24 km), Херцеговачка Грачаница (church, about 24 km), Tvrđava Drakuljica (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bileća?

    150 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 caves, 11 churches, 22 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bileća?

    Tvrđava Drakuljica, about 4 km by road; Grobnice (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bileća?

    Straziste, about 15 km by road; Veliki Klanac (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Bileća?

    Andrina Pećina, about 6 km by road; Vučja Pećina (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bileća?

    Start in Bileća, visit Careva Džamija, then Crkva Svetog Cara Lazara, then Sultan Ahmedova Džamija, then Херцеговачка Грачаница, then Tvrđava Drakuljica, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bileća?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Bileća

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bileća’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bileća on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.