30 ReviewsAs a matter of fact, the old bridge was six years old. The old one was destroyed by the war, and this one was built recently, (almost) following the original. What shall I say, about a town that has...
11 ReviewsThe sign outside the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque claims the mosque possesses the best views of the old bridge in all the city. A mighty claim to make, and it backs it up with some stunning vistas from...
11 ReviewsThe old town is beautiful - like something torn out of the pages of a Medieval storybook. The pristine white minarets stretch smoothly up to the sky, contrasting with the rusticated stone grey homes...
10 ReviewsThe city may be divided culturally and ethnically, but it is physically by the Neretva river. The cool, fresh water of the river cuts through the sun drenched valley, the scorching summer sun...
8 ReviewsWhile Mostar is famous for the Old Bridge (Stari Most), bridge-lovers of the world won't want to miss it's little sister- the Crooked Bridge. Just a block or two west of the main bridge, the little...
11 ReviewsThis house is a small and modest museum, where you may see in detail the furniture, and the uses of its old owners. Maybe too much detail - the long visit and the succession of visitors turn the...
6 ReviewsLocated on the main shopping street, the Karadjoz-Bey Mosque was built in 1557. It has a wooden-roofed veranda as well an annex with four domes (now used as a clinic). Reconstruction of this, the...
8 ReviewsWhile the Kujundziluk is locally seen to be the western side of the river and the traditional base for local craftspeople and merchants, Kujundziluk extends across the river and is equally as charming...
2 ReviewsWhile the green-blue Neretva river steals all the plaudits in Mostar, there is another aquatic beauty in Mostar which runs form west to east into the Neretva. The narrow Radobolja river divides onto...
3 ReviewsBuilt nearly half a millenia ago, in 1557, the Karadozbegova Mosque is considered the finest example of Islamic architecture in the region. It's also considered to be the most beautiful mosque in...
Jajce has had more than its fair share of battles. The town changed hands several times before the independent Bosnian state was finally conquered when the Jajce fortress was the last one to fall to the Ottoman invaders in 1528It seemed fitting after so many civilizations had settled and fought over this place that in 1943 the AVNOJ was signed and sealed here in one of the most historical moments of Bosnia's and Yugoslavia's history. The second session of the Anti-Fascist Council of the National Liberation of Yugoslavia on November 29 ratified that Bosnia and Herzegovina, as an equal federal unit, would enter the Democratic Federal Yugoslavia. These resolutions outlined the future democratic and federal organization of the region. The outskirts of town are blessed with an abundance of water, which is probably what made it so attractive and practical as a settlement in earlier times.
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Travnik
by Amelei
Travnik is situated in the valley of the Lasva River and bordered by Vlasic Mountain to the north and Mount Vilenica to the south. The early Slav settlers gave little evidence of their presence until 500 years after their arrival to the area around TravnikThe valley reappeared in 1244, in terms of primary historical records, when the Hungarian King Bela IV gave one of his notables a piece of land in Lasva. By that time, the area was a feudal estate of the Bosnian state. Although remains from these centuries do not show the wealth the valley had known in Roman times, the era did have its share of castles and mansions. The Travnik Fortress was the most impressive fortress at the time, and still stands out as the best preserved of them all. This era gave Travnik its name. The Ottoman era renewed the glory of Travnik. It was the principal city and military centre of the Ottoman Empire. It...
Sutjeska National Park
by Amelei
Sutjeska National ParkLocally famous for the great battle of WWII when the partisans defeated a massive German army this park is also home to one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests in Perucica. Also home to Bosnia's highest peak (Maglic Mt. 2,386 m) its a paradise for hikers, walkers and nature lovers.
Mostar's Stari Most (Old Bridge)
by Amelei
Mostar's Stari Most (Old Bridge)The old bridge is perhaps the finest example of Ottoman ingenuity and Dalmatian masonry in the western Balkans. Not only does this precious stone structure bridge the east and west banks of the emerald Neretva River, it also symbolizes the crossroads of eastern and western civilizations
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Play in rush hour traffic
by american_tourister
You have to really watch out here! I know that LA and NYC have some horrendous traffic but when you are blocked off by a herd of sheep you know that things are really baaadddddd!
Crazy Hats!
by american_tourister
When winter comes out, so do the nutty hats. I saw more kooky winter hats here than at any ski resort.I believe it is the Bosnian way of dealing with the dreariness of winter.
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