Metković in 4k | Croatia / Kroatien / Neretva Valley / near Dubrovnik
Metković - the second largest town of Dubrovnik-Neretva County
Welcome to Metković dear traveler, the second largest town of Dubrovnik-Neretva County and the administrative, economic and cultural centre of the Neretva Valley. You will find the beautiful town Metković in the valley of the Neretva River, which opens towards the sea. Such a unique location offers great possibilities for enjoying your vacation.
Brief history of Metković
Metković was first depicted on a map in 1570 by Venetian cartographer Jacopo Gastaldi. The 15th and 16th centuries were characterized by conflicts between the Turks and the Venetians. The Treaty of Požarevac in 1718 determined the border between the Turkish Empire and the Venetian Republic. After this the Venetians destroyed and abandoned Gabela and founded a new port on the River Neretva, in today's Metković.
When Metković was connected with Mostar by railroad, it quickly became of of the main ports in the Adriatic; when it comes to the amount of goods passing through Metković, it was the second largest port, right after Rijeka. Unfortunately due to numerous bombings from the Second World War to the Croatian War of Independence, the importance of Metković port has fallen away.
See and do in Metković
Culture, history, nature and fun events await you in Metković. The remains of the ancient city of Narona, today's Vid are 4 km southwest of Metković, where the Archaeological museum Narona is built, as the first in situ museum in Croatia. Built on the locality of an antique temple dedicated to the 1st Roman Emperor Augustus, it shows a unique collection of antique statues made sometime in the 1st century B.C. The Archaeological museum Narona is a unique and unavoidable destination for all lovers of culture, art, history and archaeology.
If you're a nature lover, Metković will be one of the top destinations for you. Neretva delta is the best example of a rich and diverse bird population. You can observe all the birds in the ornithological collection of Natural History Museum Metković. Unfortunately, the Dalmatian pelican, griffon duck and marbled teal are gone, but even today we can see bitterns and ferruginous ducks nesting in the Neretva delta. The delta is an important resting place for millions of migratory birds but also a popular destination for many nature lovers.
In Predolac cave you can meet the unique cave shellfish Congeria, a living fossil, a tertiary relic and unique species to the Dinarides. You can also meet many other animal species living exclusively underground, and those who live in surface waters. All of those phenomena are unique in the world and will provide a unique experience to all tourists visiting this area.
Metković hosts interesting events both for locals and tourists. During May there is the traditional folklore event Na Neretvu misečina pala or Moonlight falls on Neretva, while July is reserved for traditional mullet fishing - Cipolijada and jumping into the Neretva contest.
There's also the Roman Night in Narona, which will transport you back in time to Roman times, where gladiator fights and slave markets were prominent. A part of the Day of the Neretva Principality in August is getting to know traditional crafts and village games, watch exciting contests and costume plays. The traditional Neretva boat marathon, Maraton lađa, where around 30 crews from the Neretva valley and abroad compete, is held on the 2nd Saturday in August.
In addition to rich cultural, historical and natural heritage, you will enjoy our gastronomy and wines, photo safari tours through the untouched swamp, and first of all the kindness and cordiality of our residents.
Welcome to the town of history, culture, nature and sports! Get a unique experience of Metković with Pointers Travel!
For more information, make sure to install our Pointers - Personal Travel Guide app available for iOS & Android!
About Pointers - Personal Travel Guide:
Pointers is a free personal travel guide to take with you on your next adventure. Download Pointers Personal Travel Guide to quickly locate great destinations, attractions and events in Croatia and South Africa. Explore, and discover Split, Hvar, the island of Pag, Hvar, and Krk. And find the things you enjoy the most.
Get More Pointers:
Mobile App:
Official Site:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Facebook:
Produced by Pointers.
© 2017 Pointers, d.o.o. (LLC). All Rights Reserved.
NARONA, CROATIA
Videoprojekcija
Bronze Age Hillfort Podovača (Mali Prolog, Croatia)
Videoprojekcija / Video projection
Arheološki muzej Narona / Narona Archaeological Museum
HERITAGE OF NERETVA RIVER DELTA, CROATIA
Izložba Biokulturna baština delte Neretve / Exibition Biocultural heritage of the Neretva Delta
Videoprojekcija / Video projection
Arheološki muzej Narona / Narona Archaeological Museum
Rimska noc Narona 2017
Sedma Rimska noć u Naroni u organizaciji muzeja i TZ grada Metkovića i ove godine privukla je mnoštvo gledatelja. Prema evidenciji na ulazu, sam muzej posjetilo je oko 900 ljudi, (prošle godine 500). Četverosatni program kojeg su osmislili djelatnici Arheološkog muzeja Narona protekao je u radionicama i igrama za djecu, prezentaciji antičkih zanata, pričanju pripovijetki iz antičkog svijeta, predavanju o rimskoj odjeći, održana je aukcija rimskih haljina, mogle su se degustirati rimske delicije a svakako najzanimljviji dio bio je rimski nogomet Delmata protiv Rimljana u izvedbi Udruge Gaj Laberije iz Sinja, borba gladijatora i Natya&Vodorige fire show. (izvor
Discover Croatia - The Neretva river valley is cultural, tourist, gastro and econimic destination
If by any chance Neretva Valley was a part of Greek mythology it would unavoidably be called Zeus' favourite summer residence. It would be a source of the sweetest juices for the supreme God; a place magnificent to be hold and relentless on each taste bud.
Although Greeks and Romans left their mark in the valley, the story about this uncut economic, tourist and gastro diamond is best put in context of a common man. Farmer, even. From as early as the 19th century with hard working hands farmer reclaimed the land from the swamp, a symbiotic companion to the River which for centuries cut its path from Zelengora and Lebršnik Mounties in BiH towards Adriatic sea. Rich soil, result of eons long sedimentation, was criss-crossed by canals which unabled diversed agriculture. Plentiful fruits that only Demeter could provide gave this area numerous flattering names: Croatian California, Green valley etc.
The capital of tangerines
Nevertheless, the Neretva Valley is best known as the Valley of tangerines. It is estimated that the Valley is planted with 1,4 million tangerine trees which, this season, yielded record 90.000 tons. As the only agriculture that satisfies domestic market needs, and also exported to others countries, it replaced once prevailing vine yards.
Under the gentile and relentless farmers hand firs tangerine's strains resulted in supreme quality, even on international level. By quality, and somewhat less by quantity, tangerines are joined by other citruses: lemons, grapefruits, kiwis and others. Apricot, peach and nectarine plantations can often be seen. Apples big as melons can be found as well as increasing number as watermelons, never smaller than a wheel. This juicy fruit contains greater concentrations of lycopene, a potent antioxidants than most other leading producers watermelons. It seems this rich soil readlley accepts anything that hand of the farmers put in it. Exceptionally tasty tomatoes, cucumbers, pappers, cabbage vegetables, beans…all of this grows in Neretva Valley. Let us not forget about oil farming which dates all the way back to the Neretva principality. It is also worthwhile to stop in this area for a drop of traditionally good Neretva vine followed by homemade herb liqueur for strength.
From the tree to the consumer
Every tourist passing trough this valley must notice numerous stands with local goods which are offered directly from the tree. Visitors can than surrender all their senses to alluring charm of the Valley which keeps secret of its existence better than any part of the Croatian coast.
Rich cultural and natural legacy can be leisurely browsed in Vid archeological museum and in natural history museum in Metković. Narona archeological museum first in situ museum in Croatia, is built upon Augusteum, the temple dedicates to emperor August. Natural museum Metković presents specific flora and fauna of this area and contains one of the best ornithological collections in Europe. If that is not enough, this historic stroll can include photo safari in a swamp. People of Neretva have also given new life to their historic legacy. ''Lađa marathon '' is a widely known race of traditional Neretva vassals from Metković to Ploče. The victor celebrates while song and guitar music echoes trough old stones streets. Lied back slightly hedonistic festivals dedicated to food culture and even film are held in many small towns throughout Neretva valley.
Going little bit farther on the pinnacle of tourist travel trough the valley is a meeting place of the Neretva and Adriatic sea. While delta of this river is still undiscovered and hidden large estuary is home to kingfishers, oystercatchers, herons, cranes….Nearby kite boarders skim across the sea addicted to adrenalin and hospitality of the locals.
Life providing River
Traditional restaurants in Metković and Opuzen offer the best of traditional Neretva cuisine. Specialties are eel and frogs but also venison and sea food. The real taste of Neretva will come to those who brave the well known the Neretva brudet, spicy fish meal.
The importance of Neretva to people living by it is indisputable. It source of drinking water, it turns power turbines, is used for transportation and feeds plantations. The whole area of the Delta is short listed for protection as a Park of Nature. Anyone who visits Neretva Valley will experience rare and specific phenomenon - coexistence of nature and man; men and the life providing river.
Museum of Ancient Glass (Zadar)
Archaeological museum of ancient glass is a unique cultural institution, not only in Croatia but also in the rest of the...
See more about this on:
Arheološki muzej antičkog stakla jedinstvena je kulturna institucija, ne samo u Hrvatskoj već i u svijetu. Muzej je...
Pogledajte više na:
Narona Rez Vid - Metković (2)
Dijamantno bušenje i rezanje armirano betonskih zidova Sve vrste radova sa kompresorom.
Narona Rez
Naronjani -bezglavinovana svita (zd 66)
Noć je muzeja u Vidu,svi su dobrodošli,pogotovo oni koji imaju predznanja iz povijesti Narone.Pa evo pitam,ko su ove ličnosti bez završene cjelovitosti ?
UPA Rostrum Split - Istrazivanje anticke Narone i pod vodom
Na dojavu mještana o neobičnim kamenim blokovima samo nekoliko metara od površine rijeke Norin, u Vid kod Metkovića zaputili su se arheolozi splitskog muzeja i ronioci kluba Rostrum. Nakon nekoliko dana istraživanja otkrili su još više monumentalnih blokova koji premošćuju rječicu Norin i svi su sekundarnoj uporabi - znači radi se o dijelovima arhitekture vjerojatno donesenih nakon što je Narona kao rimski grad prestala postojati, kaže Mario Radaljac iz splitskog arheološkog muzeja. Za sada je nejasno je li se blokovima skretala rijeka ili su ondje završili pukim slučajem.
Ovim iskapanjima pokušavaju se ponovno pokrenuti podvodna istraživanja u splitskom arheološkom muzeju, prekinuta sedamdesetih godina prošlog stoljeća. Na području srednje i južne Dalmacije brojni su podmorski lokaliteti koje tek treba otkriti i pokazati svijetu. Uz važnost razumijevanja prošlosti - oni su i neprocjenjiv turistički potencijal.
Zadarski Arheološki muzej slavi rođendan
Zadarski Arheološki muzej slavi 183. rođendan. Predstavljanje kataloga, izložba, ali i besplatni ulaz u Arheološki muzej u Zadru, muzej Ninskih starina u Ninu te crkvu svetoga Donata... neke su od pogodnosti priređene u povodu obljetnice.
Guest House Djudja i Mate, Vid, Croatia - Amazing Place
Guest House Djudja i Mate - Special price! -
Located right by the Neretva River, Djudja i Mate offers organized trips on a traditional wooden boat and daily trips to nearby cities. Facilities include a traditional tavern.
Just 4 km from Metkovic and right next to the Archaeological Museum of Narona, the spacious rooms at Guest House Djudja i Mate have private balconies.
All rooms equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
The tavern-like restaurant has a summer terrace and it serves grilled meat dishes prepared in an open fire and other recipes from the valley region, such as eel and smoked ham.
The guesthouse offers organized rides into the river’s wildlife reserves on a traditional Ladja, a traditional wooden boat.
Guests can also take daily trips to the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje, the coastal town of Makarska and the beautiful Mostar.
Apartments Kocak, Blace, Croatia. Review!
My full review: Punta Planika 36, 20357 Blace, Croatia One of our bestsellers in Blace! This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Featuring a private concrete beach with free loungers and parasols, Apartments Kocak offers air-conditioned rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and kitchenette facilities. There is a pebbly beach 100 yards away.A shared microwave, ironing board and laundry machine can be used by all guests. An outdoor shower is available on the beach.You can shop for groceries just 150 yards away, while a pizza place, bar and restaurant are all within 200 yards from the property.A local bus stop with connections to Opuzen and Metković is 150 yards away. Kocak Apartments can help arrange photo safari on River Neretva, and guests can also visit the impressive Narona Archaeological Museum in the village of Vid, 12.4 miles away. T