Discover Livno

Livno is shaped by striking landscapes and a rich cultural and historical heritage. The wild horses on the Kruzi plateau, the Bistrica karst river, historic buildings and the collections of the Franjevački muzej i galerija Gorica Livno offer different insights into the city and its surroundings. This overview will help you get to know Livno as a destination before looking for a hotel for your stay.

Nature and activities around Livno

The wild horses of Livno live on the approximately 150-square-kilometre Kruzi plateau, between the city of Livno to the south and Mount Cincar to the north. The herds’ locations may vary seasonally. The area cannot be reached by private car; a four-wheel-drive vehicle is required, and a local guide is recommended. Local organisations offer organised visits. Check what is currently available before your trip, and take the weather and road conditions into account.

Cycling routes in and around Livno also pass through hilly landscapes along mountains, rivers, lakes and forests. Canoe trips lasting an hour and a half are offered for children and adults. Each option includes a guide, photos and a souvenir; time to relax in nature with local products is planned afterwards. Check the details of the offer before your trip.

The Bistrica karst river flows through Livno from north to south, dividing the city into two unequal parts. Crvenice is a natural attraction and part of the hydrogeological wealth of the Livno foothills. The river and karst landscape are among the city’s distinctive geographical features.

Buildings and history

Most na Dumanu was built in the late 17th or early 18th century and is considered a symbol of Livno’s architectural heritage. The Lala-pašina Mosque was built much earlier: in 1577/1578, behind Livno’s old town, on Begluk. In 2004, it was placed under state protection and declared a national monument. Its complex includes a sundial by Hadži Jusuf Livnjak and a courtyard with rarely preserved nišans.

Veis-kula is the largest and best-preserved of Livno’s historic towers today. Its internal diameter is 3.5 metres, while its walls are up to 3.8 metres thick. These two measurements describe different aspects of the structure: the space inside and the thickness of its walls. The old town, also known as Bistrički grad, is designated a historic area.

Museum and Gabriel Jurkić

The collections of the Franjevački muzej i galerija Gorica Livno reflect cultural and historical developments from prehistoric times to the present day. They include archaeological and ethnographic collections, as well as holdings related to old weapons, sacred art, philately and art. This breadth of subject matter makes the museum an important stop for anyone interested in Livno’s history and culture.

The museum’s permanent memorial exhibition of paintings by Gabriel Jurkić is open to the public. The Franciscans opened the Gabriel Jurkić Memorial Gallery in 1995. Today, the museum’s Gabriel Jurkić collection comprises more than 200 works and 6,000 drawings; these figures may change as cataloguing progresses. Visitors can also visit the monastery church. Check the visiting arrangements before travelling.

A virtual tour of the museum lets you explore the church and museum exhibitions and view the exhibits in greater detail. It also lets you explore the rooms and collections online. The tour’s online availability may change.

A taste of Livno

Livanjski sir was the first product from Bosnia and Herzegovina to be entered in the EU register of geographical indications. This status links the cheese to Livno and adds a regional product to the nature and culture themes.

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