SARAJEVO: THE CITY ON THE COAST OF MILJACKA HAS “THAT SOMETHING SPECIAL
Centuries of multiculturalism has led to the creation of a unique, rich and enchanting Sarajevo cultural mix, which like a powerful magnet attracts visitors from all over the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that Sarajevo, the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with approximately 275,000 inhabitants, is called the European Jerusalem. The city is really big, but most of the attractions are located in the center, the old town and around the river Miljacka, so you can visit them on foot.
MOSTAR: SUNNY PEARL OF HERZEGOVINA
The largest city in Herzegovina and the fifth largest in BiH, Mostar is one of the most visited destinations in this country, and it is also a favorite destination for many tourists who come to it from the Croatian coast. One thing is certain, almost everyone who visits it leaves in love with its architecture, relaxation, unobtrusive charm and rich past that it is proud of.
Located in the valley between the Hum hill and at the foot of the Velež mountain, Mostar is also one of the warmest cities in the region, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees in the summer, so spring and autumn are ideal times to visit this beautiful city. And what to do in it? Everything! Walking through its streets, absorbing colors and smells, admiring the architecture.
BANJA LUKA: A CITY INTENSIVELY CONNECTED WITH ITS TURQUOISE RIVER HIDES A SAD LOVE STORY, AN IMPOSING FORTRESS AND PICTURESQUE CHURCHES
It is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the administrative center of the Republika Srpska, a city of greenery and, as you can see, a thousand cafes and restaurants. Apparently there are more than 1000 of them, and the first cafe was opened way back in 1617… It is a city of beautiful rivers, sad love stories, adrenaline rushes, beautiful sacred architecture, excellent food… Banja Luka is, in short, an ideal option for a trip!
TUZLA: THE ONLY CITY IN THE WORLD WITH THREE SALT LAKES IN THE VERY CENTER, an ideal option for a trip!
Tuzla is the third largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the center of the municipality of the same name in the northeast of the country. It can boast a rich history and a unique geographical position, but also an interesting name that deeply maintains its past and identity. Namely, the name Tuzla comes from the Turkish word for salt, which reminds us of the wealth of this region with salt since the time of the ancient Romans. This is a place where salt and salt water have turned into a source of life and prosperity for the local population over the centuries.
BLIDINJE NATURE PARK HIDES A MAGICAL LAKE, A DEEP CANYON AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWPOINTS
Just an hour and a half drive from the Adriatic coast, in northern Herzegovina, in the high mountains of the central Dinarides, is the spectacular Blidinje Nature Park. Near Posušje, Tomislavgrad, Prozor-Rama, Jablanica and Mostar, a mountain oasis ideal for summer and winter holidays, beautiful nature and untouched flora and fauna await you. It has proudly held the official title of Blidinje Nature Park since 1995. It is bordered by the canyons of Doljanka from the north, Neretva from the east, Drežanka from the south and the slopes of Vran from the west, and it also contains the largest habitat of the endemic whitebark pine, the so-called Bosnian pine.
RAMSKO JEZERO IS AWESOME WITH ITS LARGE BLUE WATER, ISLANDS AND PENINSULAS, AND IT IS AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR LOVERS OF ACTIVE HOLIDAYS
Ramsko jezero is the holder of great titles. They say that it is the most beautiful lake in Europe. It is also called the pearl of Herzegovina. And why it is so becomes clear with one panoramic view of it – it is a wonderful blue decorated with islands and peninsulas, bordered by greenery and mountains, a place that looks like some fictional landscape. In fact, we could say that it is ‘invented’. Namely, that incredibly beautiful lake is essentially an artificial, reservoir lake located on the Rama River, one of the most important tributaries of the Neretva. It was born in 1968, it belongs to the municipality of Prozor-Rama in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is 70 kilometers from Mostar, and about 100 kilometers from Sarajevo.
UNA NATIONAL PARK: THE INCREDIBLE BEAUTY OF A FLOWING AND CLEAR RIVER, WATERFALLS AND WATERFALLS IN A GREEN OASIS NEAR CROATIA
We love good legends, and in this one, one of the many and funniest that can be found in the area of the Una National Park, we are really inclined to believe. She says that at one time the ancient Romans, already used to conquests and all kinds of miracles, became immune to beauty. Until they caught sight of that very emerald-colored liquid. Allegedly, when they reached its shores, one of them shouted ‘Una!’ That, in translation, means ‘one’, that is, ‘the only one’, and in fact, with that simple expression, he summed up thousands of lines that could be said about her beauty.
KRAVICA FALLS: AN AMAZING MASTERPIECE OF NATURE AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RIVER SWIMMING POOLS IN EUROPE
To talk about Herzegovina and not mention the place where the river Trebižat, like an artist, creates a real masterpiece of nature, would be a real sin! Kravica waterfalls, a favorite picnic spot and summer bathing spot, deservedly bear the epithet of spectacular. They are often compared to the famous Niagara Falls, as their beauty looks like something you would only expect to see on a postcard.
JAPOD ISLANDS: THE IDEAL SUMMER DESTINATION
In the heart of a lush green oasis, rising proudly above the emerald river Una, are the Japodski otoci, a hidden paradise in the Račić settlement not far from Bihać. This pearl of cultural and archaeological heritage amazes with its beauty and is considered one of the most beautiful destinations for exploration in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the summer months. Here you can enjoy rafting on the river Una, accommodation in beautiful wooden houses and glamping, movie screenings under the stars, but also always excellent local gastronomy and irresistible Bosnian specialties.
LUKOMIR: A PICTURESQUE BUT ISOLATED BOSNIAN VILLAGE IN WHICH LIVES TODAY LIKE IN THE ONCE
The last real Bosnian village, a place where you can see how the country used to live, a place trapped in time… The village of Lukomir is often described with all these terms, but none of them fully conveys the beauty and mystique of that place. Lukomir is the highest populated place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located at 1495 meters above sea level. It is one of the most picturesque and historically rich villages in the country. Tourists are delighted by its narrow streets, which are regularly passed by herds of sheep, houses with unusual roofs and the incredible nature that surrounds it.
JAHORINA: OLYMPIC MOUNTAIN IDEAL FOR FAMILIES AND CRAZY AFTER-SKI PARTIES
A beautiful, green mountain in summer, a snowy fairy tale in winter. A place for the first skiing attempts of numerous generations, but also a place where the world’s best female skiers competed. All this is Jahorina, a mountain in the southeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina that captivates on the first visit!
UNUSUAL STONE BALLS IN ZAVIDOVIĆI
Halfway between Zenica and Doboj, in the forest near the town of Zavidovići, there is a phenomenon for which science offers no concrete answers, but only theories. Namely, almost 60 stone balls of extremely regular shape were found in that area, some of which are as much as 2 meters in diameter, and no one knows who made them and why they are there. Theories try to explain them as if they were the unexpected result of the movement of glaciers in the distant past or that they were the remains of meteorites. The braver theoreticians claim that the stone balls in the village of Zavidovići are the remains of some ancient civilization.
JAJCE: FORMER CAPITAL OF BOSNIAN KINGS
Jajce is one of the most interesting, but also the most underrated places to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a true jewel of the Balkans. The city has a long and interesting history, and you can see it in numerous preserved sights. Its entire area was already inhabited in ancient times. The peak of prosperity was experienced in the Middle Ages when Jajce was the capital of the independent Bosnian kingdom.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the waterfall of the river Pliva in the center of the city, visit the Temple of God Mithras, climb to the Old Town of Jajce and see the catacombs… Then treat yourself to traditional dishes such as pita under the sach, egg omelette, Bosnian pot.
BLAGAJ: A HIDDEN GEM NOT FAR FROM MOSTAR
The famous Tekija was once the home of dervishes and is one of the most valuable objects of Islamic culture in BiH, so it is not surprising that today it holds the title of national monument of this country. It is located in Blagaj near Mostar, at the source of the Buna river, otherwise the largest karst source in Europe. In addition to natural beauty and interesting history, this picnic spot also attracts tourists because of various legends that are still talked about today.
One of them says that a terrible dragon lived in the cave of the hot springs of Bune, which the dervish Salih was the only one to overcome while rescuing the daughter of Herceg Stjepan. As a thank you for saving his daughter, he built a tekkia in the place where he defeated the dragon. Arriving in Blagaj is like a time machine, and the turquoise shades of the river and the karst rocks that surround it are a real natural apaurin.