Balkans - Bosnia and Herzegovina - attractions

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Summer in Bosnia and Herzegovina (June - August) is the peak tourist season. Visitors can swim in pristine lakes like Pliva Lake and hike in the Dinaric Alps.

Sixty mountains in Bosnia and Herzegovina have peaks over 1500 meters above sea level, while 11 have peaks are over 2000 meters above see level, including Maglić, with the highest peak in Bosnia and Herzegovina measuring 2386 meters.


Sarajevo

capital and cultural centre of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It lies in the narrow valley of the Miljacka River at the foot of Mount Trebević.
Baščaršija - Dating back to the 1400s, this bustling market offers dining & shopping amid cultural landmarks.

Latin Bridge - Ottoman-era stone bridge near the site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's 1914 assassination.

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Established in 1888, this history museum features cultural artifacts, exhibits & a botanical garden.

Tunnel of Salvation - Small military-history museum at the site of a storied Bosnian War–era underground tunnel.

Vrelo Bosne/Bosna Spring - Picturesque woodland park featuring a spring & pool, the source of the River Bosna, plus cafes.

Mostar

South - 2hr/125kms from Sarajevo
Old Bridge Mostar - Diving & weddings are popular at this rebuilt Ottoman-era arched bridge over the Neretva River.

Blagaj Tekke - Historic Sufi monastery built on the cliffs by the water, with a mausoleum & an old Turkish bath.

Koćuša Waterfall

Kravica Waterfall - Swimming & photography are popular at these scenic waterfalls with nearby concessions.

Špilja Vjetrenica - Expansive cave featuring unique rock formations, stalactites, underground lakes & guided tours.



(2:30hrs/158km from Sarajevo)

4:45/300kms from Dubrovnik

Pliva Waterfall(Plivski vodopad) viewable from an adjacent observation platform.





Capital: Sarajevo

Currency: Konvertibilna marka (KM/BAM) (2AED per BAM, 0.54USD)

Timezone: GMT+1 (also summertime)

Airport: SJJ Sarajevo International Airport (south), BNX Banja Luka International Airport (north)


Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina

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