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Wonders of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Highlights
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a mountainous country with breathtaking scenery and well-preserved pristine nature. The most amazing wonders of Bosnia and Herzegovina are:
- Traditional villages – in the mountains are found quite diverse small villages with big history and great scenery. Almost unique is Lukomir – village of semi-nomadic people.
- Karst features – caves, disappearing rivers, powerful springs and beautiful waterfalls falling over travertine terraces.
Map with the described wonders
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Top 25 wonders of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Geological wonders
Tara River Canyon
Republika Srbska
The most impressive river canyon in Europe, up to 1,100 m deep. Canyon is 82 km long. Along it have been found more than 80 caves.
Kravica
West Herzegovina
This impressive waterfall falls over a natural travertine barrage. The waterfall is some 120 m wide and 28 m high.
Vrelo Bune
Herzegovina-Neretva
One of the most powerful springs in the world, its average water discharge is roughly 30,000 l/s and sometimes reaches up to 43,000 l/s. There is a beautiful historical town beside it.
Vjetrenica
West Herzegovina
At least 6,700 m long cave – impressive karst feature. Most likely the cave is a lot longer and might stretch into neighboring Croatia. In summer a blast of cold air blows from the cave. The cave contains one of the richest cave ecosystems in the world with more than 100 species of cave animals including some 37 species that were first discovered here.
Rakitnica Canyon
Herzegovina-Neretva
Beautiful river canyon that is up to 800 m deep and 26 km long. According to local legends, this was the birthplace of a dragon.
Hajdučka Vrata
Herzegovina-Neretva
An amazing natural arch that resembles a standing ring. The diameter of the hole is approximately 5 m.
Štrbački buk
Una-Sana
Group of large waterfalls that have formed on natural travertine barrages.
Pliva Waterfall
Central Bosnia
This 22 m high and approximately 50 m wide waterfall is located in an impressive natural setting – at the confluence of Pliva river and Vrbas.
Mokranjska Miljacka cave
Republika Srpska
The longest known cave in the country explored length – 7,200 m. Miljacka river starts from this cave. Here have been made paleontological finds, here live unique species of spider (Nemanela lade) and are found traces of prehistoric human activity.
Biological wonders
Perucica virgin forest
Republika Srpska
Unique forest with very tall trees. Several species of trees (Picea abies, Abies alba) here exceed the height of 50 m and the tallest tree in the recent past was 63 m tall. Currently, the tallest one is Vlado – 57.8 m high Norway spruce.
Archaeological wonders
Daorson
Herzegovina-Neretva
Remnants of an ancient city that was built by Hellenised Illyrian tribe – Daorsi. In the time period between 300 and 50 BC, they built here an acropolis. It is surrounded by cyclopean walls that have been built from enormous stones.
Badanj Cave
Herzegovina-Neretva
Grotto with prehistoric petroglyphs that have been made in the time period between 16,000 and 12,000 BC. Here has existed Upper Palaeolithic settlement.
Architecture wonders
Blagaj
Herzegovina-Neretva
Beautiful village – town in an impressive natural setting at the powerful Vrelo Bune spring. At the spring around 1520 was built Blagaj Tekija – a monastery for the Dervish cults.
Mostar Old City
Herzegovina-Neretva
The unofficial capital of Herzegovina, a beautiful city in the valley of Neretva. The city contains many valuable buildings in diverse historical styles of architecture, for the most part – in Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Classical styles.
Podbrdo in Medjugorje
Herzegovina-Neretva
A site where, reportedly, apparitions of the Virgin Mary started in 1981 and continue up to this day. Since then Medjugorje has been turned into an important site for pilgrims.
Radimlja
Herzegovina-Neretva
The largest necropolis with stečaks – characteristic tombstones from the medieval age, mostly the 15th and 16th centuries. 63 of these tombstones are decorated with interesting and often enigmatic reliefs – spirals, rosettes, etc.
Stari Most (Mostar)
Herzegovina-Neretva
A magnificent bridge that is spanning the Neretva River with a single arch. Initially, it was constructed in 1557 and rebuilt in 2004. The bridge is protected by two fortified towers. The bridge is 29 m long and is an important element of the urban landscape in this charming city.
Bobovac
Zenica Doboj
Remains of a hilltop fortress – town. This town was built in the early 14th century and served as a seat for the rulers of Bosnia. The fortified town was taken by the Ottomans in 1463. Here were buried several kings of Bosnia.
Ostrožac Castle
Una-Sana
Impressive castle on the top of a mountain, built in the 16th century.
Visoki
Zenica Doboj
Royal medieval castle town that was built during the 14th century. This town – fortress was quite small, 60 by 25 m large.
Atomska Ratna Komanda (ARK)
Herzegovina-Neretva
The largest nuclear bunker in the area of former Yugoslavia. This secret structure was built in 1953 – 1979 spending 29 billion USD (by present-day value). The shelter is 280 m deep and could sustain up to 350 people for up to 6 months. Now it serves as a meeting site for artists.
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
Republika Srpska
A beautiful bridge that was built in medieval times, in 1577. The total length of the bridge is 179.5 meters, it has 11 arches.
Lukomir
Herzegovina-Neretva
The most remote village in the country, a semi-nomadic mountain village. Traditional houses are built from stone and have cherry-wood roofs. Next to the village is a cemetery with stečaks – traditional tombstones.
Počitelj
Herzegovina-Neretva
This walled town is located in a karst amphitheater. The town was built mainly in the 16th – 18th centuries.
Dugo Polje
Herzegovina-Neretva
Picturesque field with a medieval cemetery. Here are located some 150 stečaks – characteristic tombstones. 32 tombstones are decorated with different symbols, most of them – rosettes and crosses.
Recommended books
Bosnia & Herzegovina – Culture Smart: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bradt Travel Guide Bosnia & Herzegovina)
From an expert author who has lived and worked in the region for over two decades, Bradt’s Bosnia and Herzegovina is the most comprehensive English-language guidebook available to the mountainous heart of the Western Balkans. It covers the country’s diverse Mediterranean landscapes, from the southern Herzegovina cities of Mostar and Trebinje to the lush and green Alpine regions of Sarajevo and Banja Luka, plus second-to-none coverage of the capital city Sarajevo.