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Favorite thing: Banja Luka is in the Republic of Serbska within Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is no visible border - but the road signs suddenly become cyrillic. And the graffiti.
From what I saw of it it seems prosperous and undamaged.
For instance, I saw a United Colours of Bennetton shop in a charming winding street of shops - and that franchise doesn't open shops where they don't confidently expect sales.
The sunshine was warm, the air, like everywhere in B & H, was crisp and clean.
The meal I had in a wonderful restaurant under the walls of the old castle? fort? - was truly excellent. And the wine. I'm not sure if it was expensive - I was being paid for - but it was really tasty. And the wait staff were most pleasant.
We left at midnight and the city streets were relatively quiet - but it seemed very safe. Just enough traffic around so you didn't get the wind up - but no drunken gangs of youths, or seedy looking characters lurking about.
The whole town was very very clean and spruce.
Written May 16, 2009
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Favorite thing: When visiting town of Banja Luka, the orthodox church of Svete Trojice is a must see. It is situated in the middle of the town's park, just a foot from the bank of the river Vrbas. Architectualy, it reminds alot on Serbian monasteries, such as Ravanica, Manasija etc.
Updated Jul 27, 2005
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Favorite thing: The Episcopal Court is situated opposite to the church and makes untilled complex with it.
Banja Luka is multiconfesional town, right next to the ortodhox church there is catholic church. During the war, 1992-1995, the mosque was pulled down. The empty space and few left stones reminds on it nowadays. Too bad because it was one of the oldest and very attractive sights of the town.
Updated Apr 11, 2004
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Favorite thing: See the main entrance into the church of St. Ciril and Method. The bell-tower stands next to the church but it is connected to it by the kind of arch. The whole complex is beautifuly coloured by red and yellow stripes and it makes is very attractive.
Updated Apr 11, 2004
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Favorite thing: Kastel (the castle) is situated in the heart of Banja Luka, built in roman times first(Castellum), it was later fortified by the Ottomans during their occupation of the town and Bosnia aswell. It is the main attraction of the city and its oldest historic sight.
Updated Apr 11, 2004
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Favorite thing: As far as I know this is the only remaining palace from the Otoman's period of Banja Luka. It is situated in the heart of the city, on the bank of the river Vrbas and opposite to the Kastel. Unfortunately, the palace is in a very bad conditions now.
Updated Apr 11, 2004
Favorite thing: Orthodox church in Banja Luka.
Written Jun 11, 2005
Favorite thing: This is a view of Banja Luka from above...it's a pretty lively city.
Written Jun 6, 2005
Favorite thing: This is just a view from a bridge In Banja Luka.
Written Jun 6, 2005
Favorite thing: The population in Banja Luka is about 250.000 - 300.000 people.
Written May 29, 2005
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The population in Banja Luka is about 250.000 - 300.000 people.
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The biggest city in Republic of Srpska
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Quite a lively city scarred by war
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