The Blagaj Tekke, also known as the Dervish monastery, is located at the spring of the Buna river in the small village of Blagaj, just south of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Blagaj Tekke is hundreds of years old, having been built in the 1500s with elements of Ottoman architecture and Mediterranean style. Blagaj is a mere 12kms from popular nearby tourist destination – Mostar – and can be reached by either car or public bus. For a more authentic stay in this part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, consider basing yourself out of Blagaj and renting a car to venture off on your day trips to nearby towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as nearby Croatia and Montenegro – both reached in 2-3 hours.

Nikon D800
Nikkor 14-24 mm lens
Lee filters
Long exposure