Međugorje
Useful Information
- 50 mSupermarket & ATM1 min walk
- 700 mSt James Church12 min walk
- 300 mPost office & bus station4 min walk
- 2.5 kmApparition Hill (Podbrdo)35 min walk
- 2.3 kmCross Mountain (Križevac)30 min walk
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Medjugorje – frequently asked questions
What currency is used in Medjugorje?
The local currency is the Bosnian Mark (BAM); 1 mark is roughly equivalent to 50 euro cents. Euros are widely accepted in shops and restaurants too. The nearest cash machine is 50 m from the guesthouse, in front of the supermarket.
Can you drink the tap water in Medjugorje?
Yes — tap water is drinkable throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What documents do I need to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A passport or some other internationally recognised identification document — for children too.
How do I get to Medjugorje?
The nearest airports are Mostar, Split, Dubrovnik and Sarajevo, and Split and Dubrovnik also have ferry ports. Our guesthouse arranges safe, comfortable transport from all of them, for individuals and groups alike — just ask when you book.
How far is the guesthouse from the shrine?
St James Church is 700 m away — about a 12-minute walk — and the post office and bus station 300 m, roughly 4 minutes. Apparition Hill (Podbrdo) is 2.5 km from the house, about 35 minutes on foot, and Cross Mountain (Križevac) 2.3 km, about 30 minutes. The nearest supermarket and cash machine are 50 m away.
What is the telephone code for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The international dialling code is +387.
When are the shops open in Medjugorje?
Shops in Medjugorje are generally open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. (21:00) and are closed on Sundays. Most shops and restaurants accept payment by card, and take euros as well as the local Bosnian Mark (BAM).
Important phone numbers
- Information (BiH)
- 1188
- International Information
- 1266
- Assistance on the roads
- 1288
- Ambulance (Medjugorje)
- 650 201
- Police (Medjugorje)
- 651 504
- Parish Office (Medjugorje)
- 651 333 / 650 310
Radio: Medjugorje has its own radio station that broadcasts around the world — Radio Mir 101.5 MHz.