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Metković
is a town and port in the lower course of the Neretva river,
20 km from the river mouth; situated on the left bank of the
Neretva and on a slope of the Gledavac hill Economy is based
on farming, fruit growing, livestock breeding, fishing, processing
of tobacco, food industry. The nearby Vid (4 km), with the remains
of the ancient Narona, is very attractive for tourists. An
important sight in the town of Metkovic is the Ornithological
Museum of the Lower Neretva, with some 250 specimens of various
bird species, found in the surroundings. In recent times Metkovic
receives many pilgrims and visitors on their way to Medugorje. |
