Bosnia & Hercegovina Attractions

The trip around Bosnia & Hercegovina usually starts from Sarajevo, its capital and the largest city of the country. Sarajevo is usually called the Olympic City, because it hosted the Winter Olympic games in 1984. It should be said that Sarajevo is specialized in various kinds of winter sports: Bjelesnica and Jahorina mountains are considered to be one of the best European winter leisure spots. Do not miss Baščaršija; it is a famous bazaar quarter, where all kinds of souvenirs can be found. The visitors are eager to visit Mostar in order to see the elegant Ottoman bridge, which links two sides of the town across the Neretva River. The Bridge Jumper Festival, annually held in the city, is one of the most important events and incredibly popular entertainment for the tourists. The city is also proud of some 16th- and 17th-century mosques, medieval buildings, minarets, Catholic and Orthodox churches, and even Jewish synagogues. All in all, Mostar is a bright example of a specific mix of pre-Ottoman, eastern Ottoman, Mediterranean and western European architectural styles. Pay attention that Mostar’s old town was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travelling northwestern of Bosnia & Hercegovina, the tourists can visit the town of Bihak, known for Fathija Mosque and excellent conditions for the rafting on the Una River. The eastern part of Bosnia & Hercegovina attracts the tourists by Sutjeska National Park, which houses one of two remaining primeval forests in Europe, called Perucica. Another attraction of the country is Pocitelj - oriental-style town, which welcomes the visitors with beautiful architecture. Neum is also worth visited. It is a major seaside resort – ideal spot for those, who prefer idle time spending on the beach. Though the marks of the bloody civil war are still visible, Bosnia & Hercegovina’s tourism is graduelly recovering.