Museum of Old Herzegovina
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Foča, this place is a total gem that feels more like stepping into someone's lovingly preserved attic than a formal museum. It’s entirely dedicated to telling the rich, rugged story of this specific region, Old Herzegovina, which gives it such a unique and personal feel. You'll find everything from traditional woven costumes and heavy Ottoman-era rifles to old farming tools and beautiful copper coffee sets. It’s a small but incredibly dense collection that makes you feel connected to the generations who shaped this land.
Collection Highlights
The standout exhibits are the stunningly intricate 'zlatovez' (gold embroidery) on traditional women's dresses and the formidable 'kremenjača' flintlock rifles. Don't miss the recreated 19th-century living room with its low divans and ornate wooden furniture, giving you a real sense of daily life back then.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find right in the town center on Kralja Petra I street, and the staff are famously welcoming—they might even share a story or two you won't find on any placard. Just check their hours in advance as they can be a bit flexible.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming, understated building with Austro-Hungarian influences, its simple stone facade and green shutters blend right into the historic streets of Foča.
Contact & Location
Address: 11, Kralja Petra I, Foča, Opština Foča (RS), Република Српска / Republika Srpska, 73300, Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина
Phone: +387 58 211-135
Website: Visit Website
