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    Tourist Attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    The most interesting tourist attractions places in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photos and a brief description.

    About Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Despite its good location, mild climate and many attractions, Bosnia and Herzegovina for a long time could not compete with its more famous tourist neighbors. But in recent years, this small country has attracted more and more visitors.

    Tourists from all over the world are attracted by ski resorts, wonderful beaches of Neum, picturesque landscapes and original local cuisine. Bosnia and Herzegovina is deservedly called the easternmost of the European states. Catholic and Orthodox churches here peacefully coexist with mosques, and medieval buildings and streets – with new buildings of recent years.
    Lovers of philosophical reflections should definitely visit the place of the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the Latin Bridge and the fortified bunker of the Marshal Tito in the cave near Drvara.

    In memory of visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina, you can bring very beautiful embroidered textiles, leather clothes and shoes, as well as a variety of delicacies – baklava, sudzhuk cookies, strong fruit raki or local wine.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Old Town of Mostar

    Many examples of medieval architecture are perfectly preserved in the Old Town of Mostar. The Muslibegovitsa house-museum deserves special attention, where visitors are introduced to the lifestyle of a Turkish family of the XIX century. The picturesque mosques of Koski-Mehmet Pasha and Karadoz Bey are open to everyone.

    Old Town of Mostar
    Neretva River

    Neretva River

    An unusually picturesque river The Neretva flows through the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Middle Ages, river pirates operated here, and in 1943, one of the most important Balkan battles took place on the Neretva, during which partisan detachments managed to disrupt the Wehrmacht operation. The most expensive Yugoslav film "The Battle of the Neretva" was shot about this in 1969.

    Sutjeska National Park

    The picturesque park is located on the territory of the Republika Srpska State entity. Relict forest of Perucica, Trnovac lake, Mount Maglic, memorial complex "Valley of Heroes" — these are some of the attractions of these places. The park was established in 1962. You can walk along the mountain trails and take a look at the three-hundred-year-old pine trees by coming here from the nearest town of Focha.

    Sutjeska National Park
    Markale Square

    Markale Square

    The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the city of Sarajevo, is located at the intersection of ancient trade routes, so it is no wonder that its main square has always been used as a place for trade. Today there is a market on Markale Square, where you can buy a lot of delicious goodies.

    Latin Bridge in Sarajevo

    This is perhaps the most infamous bridge in the world. Here, on August 28, 1914, an event occurred that caused the outbreak of the First World War. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were killed by pistol shots by Serbian student Gavrila Princip. In its current form, the bridge has been preserved without much changes since almost the end of the 18th century. There is a museum dedicated to the bridge nearby.

    Latin Bridge in Sarajevo
    Kravice Waterfall

    Kravice Waterfall

    The waterfall is located 40 kilometers south of Mostar on the Trebijat River. Its height is about 25 meters, and its width is about 120 meters. Kravice is a very popular place to relax in the spring and during the summer. During the tourist season, there are small cafes around the waterfall, and picnic areas are organized. Nearby there is a beautiful grotto with stalactites, and an interesting old water mill has been preserved here.

    Royal Mosque in Sarajevo

    The oldest mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina, named after Suleiman I, also called the Royal Mosque. It was built in the XV century, and upon completion of the work, it almost completely burned down in a severe fire. The restoration of the building was completed only in the XVI century. Today, the Royal Mosque is open to everyone.

    Royal Mosque in Sarajevo
    Old Bridge

    Old Bridge

    Pedestrian Old Bridge across Neretva, built by the Turks for defense in the XVI century, connects the two parts of the city of Mostar. In 1993, the Old Bridge was destroyed. For its restoration, all the medieval elements that were raised from the bottom of the river were used Neretva.

    Morich Khan Caravanserai

    The beautifully preserved Morich Khan caravanserai was built in the XVI century for the safe residence of merchants traveling from the country to the Adriatic and back. Today there are several cafes with national cuisine and souvenir shops, and the rooms and galleries of Morich Khan are open to tourists.

    Morich Khan Caravanserai
    Vrelo Bosne Nature Park

    Vrelo Bosne Nature Park

    The picturesque Vrelo-Bosne Park is located in the center of the state. It was founded in the time of the Austro-Hungarians, but the military conflict of the XX century caused significant damage to the park. And only thanks to the caring public Vrelo-Bosne was restored in 2000. Here you can ride a horse-drawn carriage, take pictures against the backdrop of wooden bridges or visit a local open-air restaurant.text

    National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is famous for its extensive collections of exhibits. There are also stacks – carved tombstones, which are the national treasure of the state. The building, which houses the National Museum, was built in 1888.

    National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Yakhorina

    Yakhorina

    This is a mountain near Sarajevo, the slopes of which are covered with a meter layer of snow from October to May. Thanks to such wonderful natural conditions, a world-renowned ski resort is located here. Hotels and chalets for every taste, red trails and nine lifts – Yakhorin has everything you need for comfortable skiing.

    Sarajevo Old Town

    The European Jerusalem is called the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the fact that the eastern buildings of the Old City and the western buildings of the Austro-Hungarian period are organically connected here. Pigeon Square with a fountain, located in the Bascharshiya district, is considered the heart of Old Sarajevo.

    Sarajevo Old Town
    Military Tunnel

    Military Tunnel

    The private museum, created by the Kollar family, includes 20 meters of a special tunnel. It was used by residents of besieged Sarajevo for the exit of the civilian population and the delivery of food during the recent military conflict. In the past, this military tunnel was more than 700 meters long, and its construction took about six months.

    Medjugorje

    A small village Medjugorje became famous in the XX century, when six local children saw the image of the Virgin on the hill. And although this phenomenon has not been officially recognized by the church, more than a million pilgrims regularly visit the local hill of the Phenomenon. Also noteworthy is the Church of St. St. James's Church, built in the classic Balkan style, and a Park of Candles, where believers thank the Mother of God for helping them fulfill their wishes.

    Medjugorje
    Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque

    Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque

    Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque was built in the XVI century and is a well-preserved example of buildings of the Ottoman period. The mosque got its name in honor of the philanthropist Gazi Husrev Bey, who actively participated in the construction and development of Sarajevo. Everyone can visit the mosque, you just need to wait for the prayer to end.

    Bashcharshiya Square

    The heart of Sarajevo is its main shopping area. Built in 1462, Bashcharshiya Square is still the cultural and historical center of the capital today. There is a clock tower, Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque, as well as a market where tourists can buy original souvenirs in memory of visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Bashcharshiya Square
    Mount Maglich

    Mount Maglich

    Climbing the mountain Maglich is a popular tourist route. Majestic landscapes, clean air and the relative simplicity of local mountain trails attract outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. The height of the mountain is 2387 meters and it is the highest point of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Not far from Maglich there is a very beautiful glacial lake Trnovacko.

    Visegrad Bridge

    The famous example of Turkish engineering of the Middle Ages The Visegrad Bridge over the Drin River was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2007. This structure, which is also called the Mehmed Pasha Bridge, consists of 11 stone spans and connects both parts of the city Visegrad. The Mehmed Pasha Bridge was immortalized in a book published in 1945 by the Nobel laureate Ivo Andrich.

    Visegrad Bridge
    Kupres City

    Kupres City

    From November to April the city Kupres, located in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is becoming a center of ski tourism. If there is not enough natural snow, all four local ski trails are maintained in excellent condition with the help of special snow cannons. There are also several hotels and inns for every taste in Kupres.text

    Strikes

    Unique medieval gravestones decorated with carvings have been found on the territory of several Balkan countries. The most famous location of the stacks is in the small town of Zhablyak in the north of the state. Samples of these tombstones are also kept in the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Strikes
    Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    The main Catholic church of Sarajevo, which is located in the central quarters of the city, was built in 1889. Architect Josip Vantsash built this cathedral in the Neo-Gothic style based on Notre Dame de Paris. From the inside, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is decorated with elegant stained glass windows.

    Tito's refuge in Drvar

    Shelter Tito – the famous cave near the city Drvar, where the Yugoslav marshal hid during the Second World War Josip Broz Tito. To capture and destroy Tito, together with the Supreme Headquarters of the liberation movement, the Germans carried out Operation Resselsprung, during which Tito took refuge in a cave near Drvara, and then fled. In 1944, the cave was turned into a museum.

    Tito's refuge in Drvar