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Monuments and Nature in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina features medieval fortresses, monasteries, and mosques, reflecting its multicultural history. The country also has mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and national parks. Historical sites include the Mostar Bridge, Sarajevo Bazaar, and Pliva Mills. The monuments show Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian influences, and diverse religious architecture. Natural landscapes include Mount Maglić, Kravice Waterfalls, and Vrelo Bosne Park.

Mostar Bridge

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mostar Bridge

A 16th-century stone construction destroyed in 1993 during the war and rebuilt using traditional Ottoman techniques in 2004.

Mount Maglić

Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mount Maglić

A mountain reaching an altitude of 2,386 meters, located in Sutjeska National Park, surrounded by pine forests and glacial lakes.

Kravice Waterfalls

Ljubuški, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kravice Waterfalls

A series of natural waterfalls on the Trebižat River, measuring 120 meters wide and 25 meters high, forming a natural amphitheater.

Počitelj Fortress

Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Počitelj Fortress

A medieval architectural complex built in the 15th century comprising walls, a watchtower, a mosque, and traditional stone houses.

Blagaj Monastery

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Blagaj Monastery

A white dervish monastery built against a limestone cliff near the source of the Buna River. The building dates from the sixteenth century.

Stepjan Grad Castle

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stepjan Grad Castle

A medieval fortress built in the tenth century on a hill 310 meters high. The outer walls measure 440 meters long.

Saint James Church

Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Saint James Church

A parish church built in 1969 that became a Catholic pilgrimage center after reported Marian apparitions in 1981.

Štrbački Buk Waterfall

Una National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Štrbački Buk Waterfall

A waterfall 24.5 meters high located on the Una River, marking the natural border between Bosnia and Croatia.

Travnik Fortress

Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Travnik Fortress

A military structure built on a hill in the 14th century, featuring fortified walls, defensive gates, and a strategic position overlooking the town.

Arslanagić Bridge

Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Arslanagić Bridge

A 16th-century stone bridge with several arches spanning the Trebišnjica River. It is 92 meters long and 3.6 meters wide.

Markale Market

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Markale Market

A covered market built in 1895 with Austro-Hungarian architecture. The central building hosts stalls of fruits, vegetables, and local products.

Olympic Bobsleigh Track

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Olympic Bobsleigh Track

A 1300-meter-long track built for the 1984 Winter Olympics. The concrete track winds through the forest of Mount Trebević.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Religious building constructed in 1889 in neo-gothic style, featuring two 43-meter bell towers and colored stained glass windows.

Sarajevo Bazaar

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Bazaar

15th century market containing over 2000 shops distributed across narrow cobblestone streets with traditional trade activities.

Sarajevo City Hall

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo City Hall

Municipal building constructed between 1892 and 1894, combining Austro-Hungarian architecture with oriental decorative elements.

Sarajevo Cable Car

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Cable Car

Cable transport system rebuilt in 2018 connecting the city center to Mount Trebević, covering a distance of 2.1 kilometers.

Dugo Polje Necropolis

Blidinje Nature Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dugo Polje Necropolis

A 14th-century medieval cemetery containing 150 monumental stećci tombstones carved in limestone, located in a valley at 1200 meters altitude.

Žuta Tabija Fortress

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Žuta Tabija Fortress

An 18th-century military fortification on the heights of Sarajevo, offering a view of the city. The fort served to defend the city.

Jahorina Ski Resort

Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jahorina Ski Resort

A winter sports center located in the Dinaric Alps at 1916 meters altitude. The resort offers 20 kilometers of marked ski trails.

Jablanica Lake

Jablanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jablanica Lake

A water reservoir created in 1953 by a hydroelectric dam on the Neretva River. The lake is 30 kilometers long and includes swimming areas.

Apparition Hill

Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Apparition Hill

Catholic pilgrimage site established in 1981 on a 520-meter hill where witnesses reported seeing visions of the Virgin Mary.

Museum of Crimes Against Humanity

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Museum of Crimes Against Humanity

Museum displaying photographs, documents and artifacts related to the siege of Sarajevo and events during the 1992-1995 war.

Pliva Watermills

Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pliva Watermills

Group of twenty wooden water mills from the 16th century built on the Pliva River, which were used for grain grinding.

Latin Bridge

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Latin Bridge

Ottoman stone bridge built in the 16th century over the Miljacka River, location of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in 1914.

Sarajevo War Tunnel

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo War Tunnel

An 800-meter underground tunnel dug in 1993 under the airport to supply the city with food and materials during the siege.

Trg Oslobodenja Square

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Trg Oslobodenja Square

A public square in the center of Sarajevo with a large chessboard on the ground where locals gather to play chess.

Ferhadija Mosque

Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ferhadija Mosque

A 16th-century Ottoman religious monument destroyed in 1993 and reconstructed according to the original plans, reopened to worshipers in 2015.

War Childhood Museum

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

War Childhood Museum

A permanent exhibition presenting photos, letters, and personal items documenting the lives of young people during the Siege of Sarajevo.

Vrelo Bosne

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Vrelo Bosne

A natural site where the springs of the Bosna River rise, arranged for walking with paths and wooden bridges among the trees.