Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country. Many people still associate it with 1990s civil war, due to scars that are still visible. But today’s tourists remember this country for its deep human warmth, beautiful mountains, numerous medieval castle ruins, rivers, waterfalls, and bargain-value skiing.
SARAJEVO
Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Balkans. Due to its long, rich history of religious and cultural diversity, the city is sometimes called the ”Jerusalem of the Balkans”. Even more, it is one of few major European cities which have a mosque, Catholic church, Orthodox church and synagogue in the same neighborhood.
LUKOMIR MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Lukomir is sometimes called ”the last Bosnian village”. It is the highest and most isolated mountain settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Even more, it is located 1.495 meters above sea level on the mountain Bjelašnica. Furthermore, it has been inhabited for hundreds of years. Here, you can experience the traditional Bosnian lifestyle, which has been fully maintained.
KONJIC
This town is located in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina, 50 kilometers southwest of Sarajevo. Konjic is one of the oldest permanent settlements in Bosnia and Herzegovina, dating back almost 4000 years. Furthermore, it is a home for Stara Cuprija, the Ottoman-era Old Bridge. Even more, go visit Tito’s 6,500 square meters nuclear bunker. It is hidden in hills and it is one of the best kept military secrets in Yugoslav history, now open for tours.
MOSTAR
Mostar is the most important city in the Herzegovina region. Furthermore, it is serving as its cultural and economic capital. The city is situated on Neretva River. It is the fifth-largest city in the country. Even more, it was named after the bridge keepers (mostari). They guarded the Old Bridge in medieval times. The Old Bridge was built in the 16th century and it is the most visited landmark in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
