Travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina
 Bosnia and Herzegovina, located on the Balkan Peninsula, is considered the crossroads of two civilizations. Once the former border between the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire, and then for many years occupied by the Ottoman Empire, she absorbed the traits of two cultures. Residents of this small country proudly call it the heart of Europe. Preserved architectural monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina made a rich tourist center.

The war of the early 90-ies greatly changed the face of this state. Many beautiful historical monuments covered with traces of bullets or were buried under the aircraft bombing. However, even now in this small country is, what to see.

Sarajevo

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Sarajevo. It was in this city you arrive, if you think about a trip to the country, and that it should start with the familiarity with the local culture. Before the war, Sarajevo was considered the most western European city, which is almost completely preserved its oriental flavor.

Christian part of the city is located on the plain, and is a lot of houses the most diverse architecture. Muslim half stretched along the mountain slopes on the banks of the river abounds Milyachki and gardens and traditional oriental architecture.

Milyachku spanned through the infamous "Latin Bridge", which was shot by Prince Franz Ferdinand, whose death prompted the outbreak of the First World War.

Market "Charshia" together with the trading area "Bar-bazaar" constitute a part of the city allocated for all sorts of shops, stores and cafes. This is a place you must visit if you are in Sarajevo.

Mostar

Mostar called the capital of the southern Herzegovina. It is the second largest city in the country. The city boasts a rich history, reflected in the colorful appearance. The oldest part of the city Kuyundzhiluk badly damaged during the civil war, but still retained and ancient mosques and medieval buildings and cobbled streets.

One of the main landmarks of Mostar Old Bridge is ("Old Bridge"), spanning the Neretva River. This bridge was built in 1566 and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Medugorje

Medugorje - a small village located 17 km from Mostar. Nothing she did not differ from the rest of the Bosnian villages if it June 24, 1981, six teenagers did not see the phenomenon of the Virgin Mary. Of course, this is a place of pilgrimage for Christians instantly became the world.

Ski resorts

Partially Bosnia and Herzegovina is located on the slopes, so there is also the ski resorts. For example, the resort "Jahorina", which is 30 km from Sarajevo. The resort has a well-developed infrastructure and can offer skiing a variety of trails, from easy to expert.

If your intention is to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you will need to get a voucher for entry. This can be done through travel agencies working with the countries of the Balkan Peninsula, either alone agreed to extradite him to the hotel, where you decide to stay. Officially to travel to the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina does not need a visa but a voucher you can let across the border does not always. Therefore, travel companies usually insist on obtaining a visa. To avoid these problems, follow this advice.

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