A stećak is a medieval tombstone, characteristic of certain parts of the Balkans, mostly Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the town called Stolac in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is this country’s most famous stećak necropolis. Stećci, Stolac About Stolac Stolac is located in southeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the extreme east of Herzegovina-Neretva County. The city...Read More
Wilson’s Promenade is one of the most famous promenades in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The promenade stretches along the river Miljacka, on the right bank of the river. Wilson’s Promenade Name and history The route of the street was formed during the Austro-Hungarian era. The promenade was originally named Kalaj’s promenade, after...Read More
On the south slopes the Olympic mountain, Bjelašnica is the picturesque village of Lukomir. This is the highest inhabited place in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the only settlement above 1,300 meters. It is located at 1,495 meters above sea level. Lukomir Village Based on the stećci (tombstones) found in the village and originating from the...Read More
Neum is a municipality in the south of Herzegovina. It is the only B&H town on the Adriatic Sea. Neum Neum is a small town with a small area and population. Its biggest assets are the exceptional beauty of the sea coast and a very pleasant climate. This small town is characterized by long and...Read More
Tito’s bunker is the name for a nuclear shelter built on the directive of the President of Yugoslavia, Josip Broz Tito, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This bunker was one of the most closely guarded military secrets of the former Yugoslavia. Tito's bunker The bunker, like in the movie, today is an attraction for many tourists....Read More
Kastel Fortress is the oldest historical monument in the city of Banja Luka and represents one of the oldest buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kastel Fortress The fortress is located in the central part of the city, which dominates the left bank of the Vrbas river. The oldest traces of settlements in the area of...Read More
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....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,...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...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,...Read More
