Bosnia

Welcome to Bosnia...

Fast facts about Bosnia:

Full name: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Area: 51,197 sq km

Population: 3,8 million

Currency: KM (konvertibilna marka); 1€=1,95 KM

ATMs: available in most cities

Famous for: beautiful rivers, old fortresses, traditional cuisine

Capital: Sarajevo

PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT:

Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and it is well famous for itsbascarsija (Ottoman quarters lined with sweet shops, cafes and handcraft workshops. Besides bascarsija, Sarajevo is also well known for its multiculturalism. There is no much places on earth that feature Orthodox and Catholic church, a mosque and a synagogue within easy walking distance of each other. Leftovers  from great empires can be found in Sarajevo since it was occupied by Byzantine and Ottoman empires from the east and the Roman, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian empires from the west. All these empires left a significant signature in Sarajevo. They marked Sarajevo's tradition, religion and culture.

If you visit Sarajevo, you will be impressed with its beauty and with Bosnians, lovely and cheerful people, who will help you with anything.

Sarajevo baščaršija (old town)

Mostar is a beautiful town located in the southern parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's well famous for its "old bridge" made out of stones between 1557-1566. This bridge represents the soul of Mostar and when it was destroyed in 1993 it felt as the Mostar itself was destroyed. However, it didn't take long for Bosnians to rebuild Mostar's lovely bridge. Back in 2004, the bridge was reopened and it was set to be the symbol of Mostar. By visiting Mostar you can enjoy beautiful river of Neretva. It's beauty will leave you speechless. Besides Neretva and "old bridge" Mostar has somethin more to offer. You can enjoy tasty traditional meals in lovely atmosphere of Mostar's restaurants. 

Several ATMs and banks can be found all around the town. People are friendly and lovely... Come and visit this beautiful country with its beautiful towns.