Medjugorje is a settlement (with about 2,265 inhabitants) located in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the Citluk municipality (Geographic coordinates: 43º11'25.04''N, 17º40'38.10''E, Elevation: 164). During ancient Rome, this area belonged to the Naron district. The remains of the late antique basilica date from this time. Medjugorje is first mentioned in historical documents (1599) as an autonomous parish. Today's parish was founded (1892) four years after the Austro-Hungarian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and was dedicated to St. Jacob, the patron saint of pilgrims. Today's parish church was completed in 1969 and dedicated to St. to Jacob Zebedeev. This settlement became famous after the alleged apparition (1981) of the Virgin Mary to the shepherds. Although the act of apparitions in this place is not recognized by the Holy See, Medjugorje is visited every year by numerous pilgrims from all over the world. This phenomenon has become the backbone of the overall life of people, not only in Medjugorje but also in all of Herzegovina. The settlement itself received a number of new facilities, especially a large number of hotels. The phenomenon of apparitions of Our Lady is an inspiration to many artists: writers, painters, sculptors, musicians.