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Bosnia & Hercegovina Travel

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Hercegovina, is usually characterized as a unique symbol of universal multiculture. There are many places for tourists to visit. Start your excursion around the capital from Bashcharshiya, which is the heart of the old city, built in the 16-th century. Public fountain named Sebilj is located there too. It was erected in pseudo-Moorish architectural style and nowadays it is an ideal place for making photos. If you want to enjoy the example of the Austro-Hungarian architecture, which is diverse and fascinating, visit the City Hall - the most remarkable building of the city. Sarajevo is a city of minarets, onion-shaped domes, and other religious sights, among which there are Tzar's Mosque or Emperor's mosque, Gazi Husrev-beg's mosque, Franciscan's monastery, the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua. The capital is also famous for its bridges, such as Eiffel Bridge and the Latin bridge.

Visiting Bosnia & Hercegovina, do not miss Sutjeska - one of the country’s oldest national parks. Maglic, the country’s highest peak, and primeval forests are located on the territory of the park. Experienced tourists advise to visit Kravica, one of the largest waterfalls in Hercegovina. Another popular destination is the historic town of Mostar, known for its old Turkish houses. Major attraction of the city is “Stari Most” or Old Bridge, which was destroyed during the conflict, but finally rebuilt in 2004. The best-known sight of the country is Modrac Lake, the biggest artificial lake in the region. It is situated close to the town of Tuzla. Bosnia & Hercegovina attracts the visitors by Visocica Hill, the largest of all man-made pyramids, the so-called Bosnian pyramids, built close to the town of Visoko.





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