Bosnia and Herzegovina – a country with a rich heritage
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Balkan state in southeastern Europe bordering Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro. The country is rich in objects of cultural, historical and natural heritage. Cultures of different ethnic groups exist and combine here, and history awaits at every step. All this makes Bosnia and Herzegovina a unique country, unlike other states.
Tours
The tourist destinations of Bosnia and Herzegovina are diverse. Here you will find what to do and lovers of outdoor activities, and those who want to improve their health and those who care about the historical past of this country. The latter, by the way, are the most. Excursion tours are popular, because the history of such a small state has left behind architectural monuments of different eras and styles.
Spa resorts
Medical resorts in Bosnia are a wonderful opportunity to improve health and gain strength. Its natural splendor - clean mountain air and thermal waters - the authorities of the Balkan country managed to turn into an archipelago of spa resorts, which today includes more than 15 cities. The most famous of them are Ilija, Foynitsa and Teslich.
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Ski resorts
In Bosnia and Herzegovina there are the largest ski bases. The 1984 Olympics made the tourism industry of Bosnia popular around the world. All ski resorts are located in the Dinaric Alps. The most famous of them is the resort of Yahorina - the famous Olympic ski center. The big four ski resorts also include Belashnitsa, Kupres and Vlasic.
Attractions
The small geographical extent allows you to explore the local attractions without spending much effort on moving from one object to another. What should you see in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo is the political and cultural center of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This city is notable for its Ottoman, Bosnian and Serbian architecture. On the streets of Sarajevo you can see a bizarre combination of medieval buildings with buildings in the oriental style. This feature is ideally demonstrated by the Old Town – the historical center of Sarajevo, which is a whole labyrinth of small streets, squares and markets stretching along the Miliatska River.
The Latin Bridge connects the two banks of the city - the visiting card of the capital, not far from which the museum of his name is located. Another interesting bridge called Ribbon is located in front of the Academy of Arts. This structure in the form of a loop of steel structures is a response to modern architecture and contrasts with the overall panorama of the city.
Among the most beautiful buildings of religious culture, the Islamic mosque of Gazi-Khosrevbey and the Catholic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are especially popular.
Bashcharshia Square
You can feel the rhythm of this city on the shopping square of Bashcharshia. Here are concentrated all kinds of restaurants, cafes, confectionery, souvenir and jewelry shops. Local coffeehouses brew wonderful Turkish coffee, and traditionally serve a drink with the oriental sweetness of rahat lukum.
Not far from Sarajevo airport, on the basis of a small museum is the so-called Military Tunnel. The Sarajevo “rescue tunnel” was built during the siege of the city in the early 90s. Through this tunnel, residents could receive humanitarian supplies and leave Sarajevo. This structure is a narrow underground corridor 700 meters long, of which only 20 are open to view. This place is popular among tourists and even included in the special military tours of Bosnia.
White fortress
It is possible to cover Sarajevo with one glance only from the walls of the five-tower White Fortress. There are countless such buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the White Fortress is located on a high hill, and it offers an impressive panorama of Sarajevo.
Mostar, Old Bridge Town
Mostar is the city of Old Most, which is one of the most famous sights of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old bridge rises above the Neretva River, connecting parts of the city. According to the local annual tradition on the Old Bridge there are competitions in jumping into the river, the temperature of which even on a hot summer day is not higher than 15 degrees, and the distance from the bridge to Neretva is just over 20 meters. That's the local fun!
Visegrad Bridge
Another bridge of Bosnia and Herzegovina, standing on the river Drina. Designed by skilled Turkish engineers and originally of strategic importance, it is striking in its monumentality and beauty. Visegrad Bridge consists of 11 spans, and its length is 180 meters. This building is among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kravice Falls
Natural object of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Mezhgorje near the town of Ljubice, 50 kilometers from Mostar. Kravitsa will be an amazing sight. The height of the water fall is 25 – 28 meters. The best time of year to visit Kravice is summer. In this season, the waterfall is very picturesque, the water in its pool is favorable for swimming. In sunny weather here you can observe an amazing phenomenon - a lot of rainbows.
Vetrenica Cave
One of the most interesting natural attractions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The cave was called a windmill due to the fact that a strong wind blows at the entrance to it, the gusts of which can reach a speed of 15 meters per second. The cave is fully equipped for visiting: a special path with lighting is laid in it, you can take a guide for the excursion. The cave is quite cold - about 11 degrees Celsius, so when you go to it, you should take care of warm clothes.
Hotels
Hotel service of Bosnia and Herzegovina offers a wide range of hotels for every taste and purse: hotels and hotels from 3 to 5 stars, hostels, rented apartments, boarding houses and hotel houses. The best hotel service is developed in the largest cultural centers of the country, such as Sarajevo, Teslich, Neum, Mostar.
Rating hotels of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Radon Plaza Hotel (Sarajevo)
Hotel Mepas (Mostar)
Hotel Kardial (Teslich)
Grand Hotel Neum (Neum)
Author of the text: Lilia Vasketsova
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