Go Potent Montenegro Albania Serbia Slovenia Macedonia Bosnia and Herzegovina Spain Kosovo Croatia/Hrvatska There are many monuments that were built in the past and are still standing as a proof. Location: Kravica, 41 km southwest of Mostar (near the Croatia border), 50 minute drive one way Blagaj Tekija Blagaj Tekija is a Dervish monastery built at the base of a cliff on the Buna River. Thanks for this post, and I hope one day to see Bosnia and Herzegovina myself. While still a part of Yugoslavia, Stari Most, or literally the Old Bridge, was famously and completely destroyed during the times of ethnic cleansing and had to be rebuilt brick by brick. The best months to visit Mostar are May, June, and September, when the weather is pleasant but you avoid the peak crowds of summer. Delete Replies Reply Reply Unknown January 30, 2015 You live in a beautiful Country. A little way along is the central square, home to Sebilj, a small kiosk-like fountain, and Bascarsija Mosque. They insisted on even paying for our coffee which was just so kind. We just want to give you a general idea of how to make your budget. Hopefully I will make it there during one of the future trips. People of different faiths have exchanges. frequently. The grounds of the streets of the old city are all paved with cobblestones. The friendly hosts will spoil you with fantastic home cooking and guitar renditions before you retire into the pristine rooms of the lodging. Instead, as we spent a couple of hours hiking around the falls, we encountered no more than half a dozen folks. Tom The Backroads Traveller Reply Delete Replies Reply Anonymous February 01, 2015 Mostar bridge indeed is magnificent looking. Further afield, burnt-out buildings evoke the catastrophic war of the mid-1990s, though the fun- loving, easy-going Sarajevans do a great job of painting over the scars of those tumultuous years. Its capital, Sarajevo, has been immortalized as the city in which World War I began. Reply Delete Replies Reply Katie Cook June 12, 2015 Wow. But these are the essentials, as well as places that you can visit conveniently on a road trip, weather you are driving north to south through the country or otherwise. An unimaginable amount of ethnic strife became rampant at the time, but the city has since opened up to all three faiths. We share stories, tips and experiences from our travels around the world. Reply Delete Replies Reply terry September 10, 2019 Great post you have there. Men will share that they, or their fathers, fought against the Bosnian Serb nationalists who besieged Sarajevo in 1992. In 1992, a single day?s shelling destroyed over three million books, but reconstruction of this pink-and-yellow cream cake of faded beauty is now almost complete. Though Sarajevo wears its recent, bloody history more subtly than nearby Mostar does, you can still feel it oozing underneath the surface. Eden Villa is one of the pricier places to stay in Mostar, but what you get is a modern, clean, quiet accommodation with access to a spa. A stone tablet is engraved: “On June 28, 1914, Principe assassinated the Crown Prince of Ferdinand and his wife.” There?s a museum of The World War I across the bridge, which stores some historical materials including a detailed description of the assassination event. READ NEXT The Perfect 7 Day Slovenia Road Trip Itinerary Look for the Sarajevo roses. Eventually, the tunnel was equipped with rails to transport food and supplies. Reply Delete Replies Mersad March 01, 2016 That's great that you got to visit and that you enjoyed it. The drive from Sarajevo to Mostar Konjic Public Bus Budget friendly and convenient, click the link to learn more about these bus routes: From Sarajevo From Dubrovnik Train from Sarajevo to Mostar There is a train that runs between Sarajevo and Mostar. Mother Nature worked her magic here, and it?s evident on each of the waterways and one of the top reasons to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina. He didn’t speak a word of English but continued talking to us. You can’t go inside, but you can see the huts up close as you explore. Here in Europe there is a lot of.well?the war is 20 years ago but still present in a lot of minds so Sarajevo is not exactly at the top of their bucket list. The best photos are often from the heart-shaped lake, Trnovacko, in Montenegro. Before you go, take a moment of silence at the ?Don?t Forget. For something unique, plan your visit to the annual waterfall jumping competition held here each August. It's a great base center that offers much to see by itself. You?re likely to find all sorts of surprising finds, and of course, it?s a great place to stock up on any interesting souvenirs as well. From emerald green rivers to fascinating Ottoman architecture, this Balkan country has it all and should be one of the places to visit at least once in your lifetime. Maybe for a moment, you will think you are in Vienna, because the facades of buildings in this street reflect the real Austrian influence, as they remind you of being in one of the European capitals. BiH is one of the most interesting countries I?ve ever visited. Eden Villa is one of the pricier places to stay in Mostar, but what you get is a modern, clean, quiet accommodation with access to a spa. On Bascarsija there are several important historic buildings, such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and sahat-kula. With 8,372 victims, the gallery stands as a memorial to those that lost their life while also sharing survivor stories. About Contact Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclosure Copyright ? 2024 Earth Trekkers Exclusive Member of Mediavine Travel Type and Press “enter” to Search Our website uses cookies. Beef and lamb are popular staples, and influences from the Middle East and the Mediterranean are common. There are three main routes to choose from; listed per-person prices include equipment and transport, but not meals. This is a scenic spot, quieter than the city of Mostar, with a chance to go swimming if the weather is warm enough while you are here. Una River has a range of water sports including paddle boating, kayaking, and white river rafting. Enjoy Mostar! If you have any questions or comments, leave them in the comment section below. Reply Delete Replies Mersad September 09, 2015 Jahorina is really gorgeous. Take the casual stroll up to the castle above the village which in other countries might have been condemned, and enjoy the views that span for miles on a clear day. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals. If you have watched the movie “Walter Defend Sarajevo”, you can find many movie scenes of this movie, such as the clock tower, the blacksmith’s street, the mosque and its green dome, etc.,which make you have a great experience. Bridge or ??Most?? in Bosnian, and guardians of the bridges in ancient times in Bosnian is ??Mostari. Buna River actually flows from this location and add to actual beauty. The mosque was built by the Islamic mystical groups in the Ottoman Empire. To find out where to get the best views of the Old Bridge (and to learn more about the Stari Most divers), read our post Photographing Stari Most: Where to Get the Best Views. Stroll through the walled Old Town, which dates to the 17th century, or hike to the Serbian Orthodox Hercegovacka Gracanica monastery. To add a note of levity to this list of Mostar attractions, consider paying a visit to Bruce Lee. Be prepared for some tight spaces in the spiral staircase on the way up, but it’s well worth the climb. About Contact Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclosure Copyright ? 2024 Earth Trekkers Exclusive Member of Mediavine Travel Type and Press “enter” to Search Our website uses cookies. Explore enough of the best things to do in Sarajevo, and you’re bound to fall in love with many, many sides of the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tours are available that will take you to them, and if you?re interested, it?s worth going soon: the roses are slowly disappearing as the asphalt in the city is replaced over time. Built around 1520, the Monastery is a mix of Ottoman and Medietterain styles that are constructed into the rock face. On my recent visit, there were infrequent drips coming from the left hip of Jesus, with pilgrims trying to catch them in a napkin. Best regards, Synnove Reply Delete Replies Mersad September 09, 2015 Thank you for visiting. Nature here is pretty impressive and there is a lot of activi. Their full-day tour costs 140 BAM and ends with a delicious traditional dinner of homemade goat pies, soup, grilled lamb, and drinks. Temperatures often drop below freezing, and snowfall is common. Established in 2008, the park has plenty to see and do, and it’s one of the country?s leading natural attractions. The images may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without the written permission of the author. The bridge in Mostar (along with other photos you have shared in the past) put it high on my list. At the end of the day, though, if one landmark sums up Sarajevo?s past, it?s Vijecnica, or City Hall. Since then, we have been to over 37 countries and plan to travel to as many countries as we can. The crystal-clear River Una rushes through town, though it?s a little further upstream that you?ll find the best rafting; the river is highest in the spring and autumn. Also contributing are sites like the 16th-century Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Latin Bridge where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, and the Sarajevo Tunnel, now a museum, which was built during the Bosnian War to allow supplies, aid, and passage to and from the besieged capital. You could contribute to their development by visiting. Delete Replies Reply Reply Claudya Martinez February 01, 2015 Yup, stunning is the only word I can come up with to describe to much gorgeousness. Plan an afternoon visit and lunch at a riverside restaurant. In 1992, a single day?s shelling destroyed over three million books, but reconstruction of this pink-and-yellow cream cake of faded beauty is now almost complete. There?s an exceptionally scenic old Sufi or Dervish monastery here, situated adjacent to the steep mountainside that contains a mausoleum and an old Turkish bath. Reply Delete Replies Reply Unknown March 23, 2015 Mersad. I look forward to thoroughly reading about all your travels. Ottoman-era mosques slowly give way to the churches and elaborate buildings of the Austro-Hungarian period, before communist behemoths herald your arrival into ?Sniper Alley. It’s one of the oldest Haggadah in the world, dating from 1350 and originating in Barcelona. Getting There Before we entered the country, we had spent the better part of our journey in Croatia. Today it's the major tourist attraction of Sarajevo. Did you find currency issues? I.e. do they take visa, amex, etc.