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Kastel Fortress is the oldest historical monument in the city of Banja Luka and represents one of the oldest buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The fortress is located in the central part of the city, which dominates the left bank of the Vrbas river. The oldest traces of settlements in the area of ​​Banja Luka...Read More

Travnik castle, or Travnik Old town castle, is a medieval town-fortress complex in the town of Travnik, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This castle is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved fortified buildings of medieval Bosnia, in which subsequent historical periods have left their special features. It was declared a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old...Read More

Do you know the story about Sarajevo’s Spite house? It is a story about one house and much Bosnian stubbornness. “I was on the other side, but I crossed over here, out of spite” (“Bila sam na onoj strani, ali pređoh ‘vamo, iz inata”) is the sign at the entrance to this building. Today, the...Read More

Latin bridge is a bridge from the Ottoman era over the Miljacka river. There are many bridges on the Miljacka river, but this one has an interesting history. It is also known as the bridge near which the Austrian heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand was killed, which started the First World War. Latin bridge in...Read More

If you stand on Baščaršija Square - the old part of the city of Sarajevo - and look up at the hillsides above Sarajevo, you will see the White Fortress. In this post, you will read how Sarajevo got its name thanks to this fortress and learn something about its history. In the Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian language,...Read More

The Old Bridge in Mostar dates back to the 16th century and has a rich history. The bridge can be considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of its time. The old bridge crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city. The old bridge stood for 427 years until it was destroyed in...Read More

The Sarajevo City Hall, called Vijećnica, is one of the symbols of Sarajevo and a place that tourists cannot avoid. In this post, you will read a short history of this magnificent building. Sarajevo is a city where east and west meet, a city that represents a meeting of civilizations. The City Hall is one...Read More

Have you ever wondered why Sarajevo is called European Jerusalem? In this text you will find out the reasons, as well as a brief history of sacred objects of different religions that are located next to each other in the very heart of the city. Various religious objects can be seen in the heart of...Read More

In the Balkans the idea of having fun and socializing necessarily involves food, drinks and music. Whether serene gatherings in the garden (known as akshamluk in Bosnia) or noisy and lively festivities accompanied by fast rhythms over both happy and sad lyrics the Balkans is rich with different traditions. Out of this manner of consorting...Read More

Our first blog will be about one of the most beautiful and most important historical places in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Bobovac. Over a 500-600 year period, as long as the medieval Bosnian state existed, the capital changed its place twice. Today it is well known that the first capital was located in the area...Read More