Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo's old town, where East and West culture overlap, is the highlight, and its mountain-ringed setting gives the city a charming atmosphere. Other cities like Banja Luka are relatively less known.
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Sarajevo
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a city where the Miljacka River runs through downtown. Visitors can explore landmarks like the Latin Bridge and Avaz Twist Tower, where history and modernity meet.
45 sights 9 guides Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) (SJJ)
Banja Luka
Banja Luka is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving as the de facto capital where the government and parliament of Republika Srpska are based. With a population of over 170,000, it's a place to stroll around and take in the region's distinctive atmosphere.
36 sights 9 guides Banja Luka International Airport (BNX)
Tuzla
Tuzla is a city in northeastern Bosnia, home to the Pannonian Lakes as well as a variety of religious architecture, including mosques and churches. Its population grew significantly after the Bosnian War as refugees settled there.
13 sights 9 guides Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) (SJJ)
Zenica
Zenica is an industrial city in central Bosnia, surrounded by mountains and hills, a little over an hour north of Sarajevo. Set along the Bosna River, it's a good place to visit an old cathedral and Vranduk Fortress.
15 sights 9 guides Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) (SJJ)
Bihać
Bihać is the main city of Una-Sana Canton in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's a great place to take in the unassuming charm of the Balkan interior.
8 sights 9 guides Banja Luka International Airport
Top sights in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Views & landmarks
Avaz Twist Tower
A skyscraper in Sarajevo known for its striking twisted design. As the tallest building in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it stands out as a landmark of the skyline.
Temples & religious sites
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Built in the 16th century, this mosque in Sarajevo is the largest historic mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina, showcasing the essence of Ottoman architecture.
Temples & religious sites
Ferhat Pasha Mosque
A masterpiece of 16th-century Ottoman architecture in Banja Luka, destroyed in the war and restored to reopen in 2016. You can see for yourself how it was rebuilt after a painful history.
Views & landmarks
Latin Bridge
The Latin Bridge spans the Miljacka River in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and was built during the Ottoman era. It is the site of the assassination that sparked World War I, making it a meaningful place to reflect on history.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of Jesus' Heart
This Catholic cathedral in Sarajevo's old town is the largest church in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As the seat of the Archdiocese of Sarajevo, it serves as the city's spiritual center.
Temples & religious sites
Emperor's Mosque
This mosque in Sarajevo was completed in 1457, making it the first mosque built in Bosnia after the Ottoman conquest. Built in classical Ottoman style, it is considered the country's largest single-dome mosque.
Museums & galleries
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Sarajevo and opened in 1888. Visitors can also explore its library, which holds more than 160,000 volumes.
Nature
Trebević
A 1,628-meter mountain on the outskirts of Sarajevo, it ranks among the tallest peaks surrounding the city. It's a great choice for travelers looking to escape downtown and enjoy nature.
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