Kravica is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Studenci near Ljubuški. Kravica Waterfalls Ljubuški is a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The town is located on the left side of the bank of Trebižat, a river on which there are numerous waterfalls, the most famous of which are...Read More
The Una River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well beyond. Una National Park is one of the four national parks of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Štrbački Buk, Una National Park The national park is located in the extreme northwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Bihać municipality and...Read More
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
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
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
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...Read More
A bezistan is a type of covered marketplace or bazaar that was historically found in the cities of the Ottoman Empire. There are currently two bezistans in Sarajevo. One is still a marketplace and the other is a museum. Gazi Husrev Bey’s bezistan in Sarajevo The Ottomans occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 15th century and Bosnia...Read More
The White Fortress, located on a hill with a spectacular view of Sarajevo and its surrounds, is one of five fortresses built as part of the defensive wall enclosing the old town of Vratnik. The White Fortress, which guards the Sarajevo Valley's eastern entrance, is thought to have gotten its name from the white rocks...Read More
The Old Bridge in Mostar dates back to the 16th century and has a rich history. The bridge can be considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of its time. Old Bridge Mostar The old bridge crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city. The old bridge stood for 427 years until it...Read More
