St. James Church Pilgrimage Square

St. James Church, the Spiritual Heart of Medjugorje

This camera frames the twin-towered St. James Church, the parish church around which the entire pilgrimage town of Medjugorje has grown. Its broad plaza and surrounding gardens are a gathering point for millions of visitors who come each year to pray, attend Mass, and walk the devotional paths.

A Lively Pilgrimage Town

Beyond the church, the view opens onto Medjugorje's main street, where souvenir shops, restaurants, and rosary stalls serve a constant flow of pilgrims. The scene captures the everyday rhythm of a small Herzegovinian town shaped by faith and hospitality.

The Herzegovinian Landscape

Rolling green hills and vineyards rise behind the rooftops, the characteristic karst landscape of southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The backdrop of Apparition Hill and Mount Križevac lies just beyond, completing the setting that draws travelers to this corner of the Western Balkans.