Bosnia Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the largest city and the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city is a real melting pot in the region. The population of the city is combined with different ethnicities and religions. In Sarajevo, Bosnians, Croats, and Serbs, as well as Muslims and Roman and Orthodox Catholics live in harmony. Because of its cultural and religious diversity, Sarajevo is sometimes called the “Jerusalem of Europe”. It is considered a “place where East meets West”. The city of Sarajevo is also a city of long and diverse history. It has played a significant role in some of the biggest events in Europe’s history. So, visit Sarajevo and discover for yourself all the historical sites of the city.
Mostar
Mostar is one of the most beautiful towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a place where western and eastern influences blend. Although the town is famous for its iconic Ottoman bridge across the Neretva River, Mostar has much more to offer. In this old town in Herzegovina, you will find not only mosques (which are great in number) but also Catholic and Orthodox churches, as well as a Jewish synagogue.
In this lovely city, you can also visit one of the traditional Ottoman residences, the Old Bazaar with traditional craft shops and even a Turkish bath. If you’re lucky, you might even see one of the divers who jump from the bridge into the Neretva River!
Medjugorje
Medjugorje is a little town in Herzegovina and a popular Catholic pilgrimage site. The site got popular due to the alleged series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to the local children back in the 1980s. Ever since then, it receives pilgrims from all over the world who come to pray to Our Lady of Medjugorje.
Apart from the Apparition Hill itself, pilgrims can visit the Church of St. James, located beneath the hill, where the Holy Mass is served in Croatian and several other languages, and the Cross Mountain where the believers can pray the Way of the Cross while climbing.
Visa requirements | https://visaguide.world/europe/bosnia-herzegovina-visa/ |
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Languages spoken | Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian |
Currency used | Konvertibilna Marka (KM) |
Area (km2) | 51.209 km² |
Country name | Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina |