The Boljuni Necropolis is located 12 km southwest of Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The site features a total of 269 stećci (medieval tombstones) arranged in two groups.
Among these, there are 176 chests, 76 slabs, 12 gables, and 3 crosses. Notably, 92 of these tombstones are decorated with various motifs.
The decorated stećci feature motifs such as crosses, bent vines with trefoil, rosettes, hunting scenes, dancing scenes, tournaments, shields with swords, and dragons.
The necropolis stands out due to its 19 inscriptions in Bosancica – Bosnian Cyrillic. One prominent tombstone is that of Duke Vlatko Vuković, inscribed with “Here lies the good man Vlatko Vuković.” Other notable stećci include those of Tarah Boljunović and a stećak depicting a mother holding a child.
The necropolis is in good condition, with most stećci well-preserved and only a few showing signs of deterioration.
The stećci date back to the 14th to 16th centuries. Renowned craftsmen such as Grubač, Milić, Dragiša, Semorad, Radoja, and Vuk are associated with this site.
The Boljuni Necropolis is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A stone well, known as Neves voda, is located near the necropolis.
Boljuni Necropolis is renowned for its intricate decorations and numerous inscriptions, making it a significant site for studying medieval Bosnian history, art, and language.
