Travnik castle, or Travnik Old town castle, is a medieval town-fortress complex in the town of Travnik, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travnik castle This castle is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved fortified buildings of medieval Bosnia, in which subsequent historical periods have left their special features. It was declared a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old town is located at the eastern end of today’s town of Travnik, on...Read More
Did you know that Sarajevo hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1984? Sarajevo is surrounded by four Olympic mountains – Bjelašnica, Igman, Trebević, and Jahorina. Olympic Games in 1984 In 1984, Sarajevo became famous all over the world because of the Olympics. At that time Bjelašnica mountain hosted men’s downhill, Jahorina hosted women’s downhill, slalom, and grand slalom, Trebević the bob sled competition; Igman ski jumping competition. Unfortunately, in the...Read More
Bijambare Speleological Area is a protected natural site located approximately 40 km northeast of Sarajevo, on the Sarajevo-Tuzla Highway. Bijambare caves Bijambare is a group of 8 caves between the settlements of Nišići and Krivajevići, in the area of Ilijaš municipality, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since it is located in the karst region, this area is rich in karst phenomena such as karst sinkholes and most importantly, 8 famous caves. The...Read More
Stereotypes and prejudices are something we often encounter. What are the biggest prejudices and stereotypes about Bosnia and Herzegovina? Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina In our work with tourists, we encountered many stereotypes and prejudices about Bosnia and Herzegovina. These are some of the most common. 1. War in Bosnia and Herzegovina is still active, or is just finished Many tourists say that before coming to Bosnia and Herzegovina, they...Read More
Do you know the story about Sarajevo’s Spite house? It is a story about one house and much Bosnian stubbornness. Sarajevo’s Spite house (Inat kuća) “I was on the other side, but I crossed over here, out of spite” (“Bila sam na onoj strani, ali pređoh ‘vamo, iz inata”) is the sign at the entrance to this building. Today, the Spite house is located near the Sarajevo City Hall, but...Read More
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