Bijeljina

Bijeljina is a town in the Semberija plain of northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, close to the border with Serbia. The settlement spreads between two major rivers and is bounded by low mountains to the south.

The first written mention of the place comes from the 15th century when the region was under Ottoman rule. Control later shifted to the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, which shaped the development of the center.

The town takes its name from an old Slavic word meaning white water and sits in a region known for its farming and rural traditions. Local customs appear in the market stalls where farmers from the surrounding area sell their goods and talk with buyers about quality and origin.

The town center is easy to walk through, with most shops and facilities within a short distance of each other. The market opens early in the morning and is busiest on weekdays, with fresh products from the surrounding villages.

A nearby monastery from medieval times ranks among the oldest religious buildings of its kind in the northeastern region. The complex was built by Serbian rulers and still stands today amid dense forests.

Location: City of Bijeljina

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Website: http://gradbijeljina.org

GPS coordinates: 44.75685,19.21566

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:30