Franciscan friary, Guča Gora

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The Guča Gora Monastery is a Roman Catholic Franciscan monastery in a small village Guča Gora east of Travnik in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the mid-19th century Bosnian Franciscans decided to build the monastery in the area of Travnik. On May 30, 1859, the General Minister of the Franciscan Order issued the decree establishing the Guča Gora Monastery. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 44°14'39"N, 17°43'33"E

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Franciscan friary, Guča Gora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vlašić, Necropolis for the victims of Fascism, Travnik, Meokrnje.

5.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vlašić
142 min walk • Vlašić is a mountain in geographical center of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its highest peak is Paljenik with an elevation of 1,933 m. It is famous for its pastures, cattle-breeding and cheese. It is closest to the town of Travnik, which it overlooks.
3.7 miSW
Memorial
Necropolis for the victims of Fascism
95 min walk • The Necropolis for the victims of Fascism is located in Novi Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was opened in 1975 to commemorate around 700 victims executed at this site during the Second World War, and designed by the architect Bogdan Bogdanović.
3.1 miSW
Town
Travnik
78 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Travnik is the medieval fortress, which offers panoramic views of the town and the surrounding countryside. History buffs will also appreciate the numerous Ottoman-era buildings and landmarks scattered throughout the town, including...
4.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Meokrnje
105 min walk • Meokrnje is a mountain in Central Bosnia Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the masiff chain of internal Dinaris mountains. This is the greatest elevation between Vlašić and Manjača - the northeast.
5.8 miSW
Town
Novi Travnik
148 min walk • For history enthusiasts, Novi Travnik boasts a number of fascinating landmarks and monuments. The town is home to the Church of St. John the Baptist, a beautiful 19th-century Orthodox church with striking architectural details.
4.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Stadion Pirota
107 min walk • Stadium Pirota is a multi-use stadium in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of NK Travnik. The stadium has a capacity to hold 4,000 spectators.