Hercegovačka Gračanica Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located on Crkvina Hill, overlooking Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Completed in 2000, it is modeled after the Gračanica Monastery in Kosovo and dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Built to fulfill the wish of renowned Serbian poet Jovan Dučić, a native of Trebinje, the monastery holds his remains in its crypt, transferred from the USA 47 years after his death. Inside the church, visitors will find Jovan Dučić’s grave, with an inscription reading “Jovan Dučić – poet”.
The church is a faithful replica of the 14th-century Gračanica Monastery in Kosovo. The floor motifs are inspired by the Prizren mosaic from the 14th century, originally part of King Dušan’s endowment.
The complex includes the church, bell tower, bishop’s palace, library, amphitheater, gallery, banquet hall, fountain, and summer garden.
Visitors can enjoy a stunning view of Trebinje and the Trebišnjica River from the hill.
Hercegovačka Gračanica is just 2.5 km from Trebinje’s center, easily reachable by foot as well as with the car.
