Known as “the lungs of Sarajevo,” Trebević is the closest mountain that is reachable via the cable car from the heart of Stari Grad (Old Town), from the neighborhood of Bistrik.
Walking from the cable summit station (which will soon see the reconstruction of the once-popular restaurant, Vidikovac), either on the road or along the marked mountain paths, will lead you in many different directions where various activities await you.
You can see the city from above from the observation deck of the Avaz Twist business center. It is located on the 36th floor of the tower, and a high-speed elevator takes tourists up. On the floor below, there is a cafe with panoramic windows, which also offer excellent panoramic views of Sarajevo.
The Hajji Ahmed the Ducat Minter's Mosque is one of the most easily recognizable architectural symbols of Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Built in 1574, it is situated on a hill overlooking old town of livno, the river Bistrica and the spring Duman in the upper section of the old town of Livno. The mosque complex consists of compact main building of the mosque under a dome and uncharacteristically short minaret, with a clock tower which was erected some 100 years later.
This is a pilgrimage to the hill where Theotokos appeared to the children. It is a place of worship and requires respect. The approach is quite difficult and dangerous because it is a climb of about 500m. between mite and slippery rocks, it needs sports shoes and a lot of care because a fall into the rocks is sure injury. At the top of the hill there is the statue of the Virgin Mary and a large Statue with the Crucified Jesus Christ.
In 1999, Nancy and Patrick Latta began to build a castle in Medjugorje, to be used as a retreat place for priests, nuns, seminarians, and religious. Patrick was a very successful businessman in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He and his wife Nancy enjoyed a lavish life style, but God was missing from their lives.
Dabarska cave is one of the two protected caves in the municipality of Sanski Most, which is located in the village of Donji Dabar. This cave is situated along the source of the river Dabar, which is the reason why there are lakelets inside the cave. Proteus anguinus is found in the Dabaska cave, and that makes it of great importance, even though it is not rich in stalagmites and stalactites.
Located only 14 kilometers from Sanski Most, between the villages of Fajtovci and Kamengrad, with a height of 56 meters, the Bliha Waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in the area. It is recognizable by the fact that the water breaks off the rock, creating a special and quite unusual sight.
Provalije Waterfall, located in Ošanjići, is a breathtaking natural attraction that captivates visitors with its stunning cascades and serene surroundings. This picturesque spot is perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Surrounded by lush greenery, the waterfall offers an ideal backdrop for photography and relaxation. Visitors can enjoy guided tours to learn more about the local flora and fauna, making it an enriching experience for all.
Lake Prokoško, located in the mountains of Central Bosnia, offers serene beauty and mountain solitude. The glacial lake, surrounded by meadows and forests, is a quiet haven.
Once the capital of the Ottoman province of Bosnia, Travnik's old town is steeped in history. Colourful houses, a clock tower and a medieval fortress offer a glimpse into the region's past.
The Pliva Lakes in Jajce are a picturesque place with emerald waters and wooden watermills. The Great Pliva Waterfall, cascading into the Small Pliva Lake, creates a breathtaking natural spectacle.
The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the most comprehensive collection of artifacts on the history, culture and traditions of the country, and not only its collections but also the museum building itself are noteworthy – a magnificent example of neoclassical architectural style of the early 20th century. Among the pearls of the collection are Illyrian and Roman inscriptions, as well as the well-known Sarajevo Haggadah – a copy of the spiritual book of the Jews from the 14th century.
The fortress town of Vranduk is located on the river, about ten kilometers south of Zenica-Doboje. The name first appears in written sources at the beginning of the 15th century. The fortress is located in a rather beautiful place, on top of a hill, which is surrounded by the swift river Bosna. The building itself is not very large, and you can walk around it very quickly. Of the interesting things inside, there is a small old cannon on the fortress wall and an ancient well.
The pyramid sprang onto the world scene in October of 2005, when Semir Osmanagić, a Bosnian who lives in the United States and owns a successful metalworking shop, announced his discovery. Like the Egyptian Pyramids, the Bosnian ones orient to the cosmic north.
The Una National Park area is located in the far western part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the area of the city of Bihać. It includes the valley parts of the Una and Unac rivers, and the orographic slopes of the Plješevica, Grmeč and Osječenica mountains.
This area represents a unique natural entity in this part of Europe, valuable for the preservation of the overall biological diversity.
Only a short distance from Mostar, the monastery in Blagaj stuns visitors with its exquisite natural setting. The modest, Ottoman-era building sits at the base of an enormous cliff, where the Buna river seeps out from a mysterious cave and over a small crescent waterfall as it courses towards the larger Neretva. The water flowing by the monastery is a stunning hue of blue and is said to contain mystic properties.
During World War II he Partisans blew up the bridge. The bridge had been blown up in a way that, from the air, made it look totally out of commission, while its main structure remained partially intact. After the war, a new railway bridge was built on the same spot.
Today, there is a museum dedicated to the battle in the town of Jablanica.
In happier times, during the 1970s and 1980s, the youth of Socialist Yugoslavia had a peculiar obsession: They absolutely devoured "kung fu" movies from Hong Kong, and their love was fueled by a steady influx of pirated VHS tapes. Bruce Lee become a cult hero, and thousands kids practiced their moves with homemade nunchaku.
Jajce, in the central region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a historic city all about falling water. The little windowless huts sit on top of skinny stilts right over the gushing water. Since the flow here is spread out, by using a series of little mills instead of one big water wheel, the diffuse water power could be aggregated.
