Dretelj camp, Čapljina

#3 among attractions in Čapljina

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The Dretelj camp or Dretelj prison was a prison camp run by the Croatian Defence Forces and later by the Croatian Defence Council during the Bosnian War. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°7'35"N, 17°42'24"E

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Čapljina Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Dretelj camp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mogorjelo, Kravica Waterfall, Jelim Lake, Trebižat River.

1.9 miS
Archaeological site
Mogorjelo, Čapljina
48 min walk • Mogorjelo is a Roman villa rustica that dates from the early fourth century. It is situated on a hill off the Neretva branch, 5 km south of Čapljina, alongside the road to Gabela in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Kravica Waterfall, Međugorje
101 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kravica Waterfall is a natural marvel that graces the town of Međugorje. A verdant oasis and a symbol of nature's artistry, this breathtaking cascade is not just a visual spectacle but also a popular retreat...
6.4 miSE
Lake
Jelim Lake, Hutovo Blato
165 min walk • Jelim Lake is a lake of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located next to the much larger Deransko Lake, within the Hutovo Blato nature reserve. All of the lakes within the nature reserve are connected via canals and gorges.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Trebižat River, Čapljina
66 min walk • The Trebižat is a river in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and major right tributary of the Neretva River.
1.3 miNE
Forts and castles
Citadel Počitelj, Počitelj
33 min walk • Citadel Počitelj is a castle in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the valley of the river Neretva, one of the pillars of the Turks was in Počitelj. This fortress was built by King Tvrtko I of Bosnia in 1383, and had a role of control through the valley in the sea. Citadel Počitelj is 45 metres above sea level.
5.7 miNE
Monastery
Žitomislić
147 min walk • The Žitomislić Monastery is а Serbian Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Annunciation and located near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
5.2 miNW
Village
Studenci
133 min walk • Studenci is a village in the municipality of Ljubuški in West Herzegovina Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Kravica cascades are located near this village.
7.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Drijen Vrelo, Hutovo Blato
196 min walk • Drijen Vrelo is a lake of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the municipality of Hutovo Blato.