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Explore.with.Paulami

Discover Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explore with Paulami

7 Days

5 Cities

Couple

Day 1
Sarajevo

31 Jul

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Sarajevo09:00 AMActivity

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Hotel President

Sarajevo12:00 PMLodging

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Bosnian Cuisine Hadzibajric

Sarajevo02:00 PMFood

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Baščaršija

Sarajevo03:00 PMActivity

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Ministry of Ćejf

Sarajevo05:00 PMFood

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Centar

Sarajevo06:00 PMActivity

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Dveri

Sarajevo08:00 PMFood

Day 2
Sarajevo

1 Aug

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Sarajevo09:00 AMActivity

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Latin Bridge

Sarajevo11:00 AMActivity

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Siege of Sarajevo Museum

Sarajevo12:00 PMActivity

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Aščinica ASDŽ

Sarajevo01:00 PMFood

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Centar

Sarajevo02:00 PMActivity

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Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures

Sarajevo05:00 PMActivity

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Under the Linden Tree

Sarajevo07:00 PMFood

Day 3
Sarajevo

2 Aug

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Tunnel of Hope

Sarajevo10:00 AMActivity

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Vrelo Bosne

Sarajevo12:00 PMActivity

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Restoran Careva Ćuprija

Sarajevo07:00 PMFood

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Centar

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Day 4
Mostar

3 Aug

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Kriva Cuprija Hotel

Mostar12:00 PMLodging

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Mostar Old Town

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Day 5
Mostar

4 Aug

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Mostar10:00 AMActivity

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Bazar Kujundžiluk

Mostar02:00 PMActivity

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Mostar06:00 PMActivity

Day 6
Trebinje

5 Aug

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Herceg Vila (Herzeg Villa)

Trebinje11:00 AMLodging

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Arslanagica Bridge

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Day 7
Tjentište Višegrad

6 Aug

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Sutjeska National Park

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Sarajevo

31 Jul

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Excellent

    

We drove from Sofia, Bulgaria to Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A funny incident about reaching Sarajevo, we were still driving through the winding mountainous roads in what looked like a beautiful valley, with rocky mountains on the one side and a beautiful river on the other side with mountains rising again just beyond the river. And before we knew it, we were there, in SARAJEVO!   Sarajevo is a beautiful city located in the Sarajevo valley, in the middle of the Dinaric Alps. The Miljacka River passes through the centre of the city. There is something special about the city, it has the power to touch your soul. The city has risen from the ashes of its past like a phoenix and oh what a sight it beholds!   Sarajevo is the best example of a potpourri of different cultures, where east meets west. In one word, the city is beautiful.

3 mins by Car

Hotel President
12:00 PM

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The hotel is at the heart of the city, exactly at the edge of the old town with easy access to the main attractions and tons of places around to eat and unwind. The stay was super comfortable with a brilliant view. Every day waking up to this view felt like a blessing. Not to forget the huge spread of sumptuous breakfast.

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Bosnian Cuisine Hadzibajric
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Time to step out for some delicious traditional lunch and exploration of the neighbourhood.   The phrase ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ is apt for Aščinica Hadžibajrić, a tiny restaurant in the busy alley close to Baščaršija, which anyone may easily miss.   It is a 150 year old restaurant, serving their special recipes to people since time immemorial. The owner belongs to a noble family of Bosnia, but currently this restaurant is his life. He was not comfortable with English but we managed to communicate because the warmth that he exudes is unmissable.   He was so happy to see us back for lunch again another day, and we will visit him again whenever we are in Sarajevo. This one restaurant, standing at the core of old Sarajevo has withstood the tide of times and has seen it all. We tried authentic Bosnian lunch platter here at Aščinica Hadžibajrić and it was beyond excellent.   If you are not into meats, then please specify there as most of their food is meat based but they also have some vegetarian options.  

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Baščaršija
03:00 PM

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The glitter and shine of Sarajevo lies at the heart of the city. And at the centre of the old town lies Baščaršija, the oldest bazaar of Sarajevo and the historical and cultural centre of the city. With hunger being taken care of, now it’s time to explore Baščaršija.   Baščaršija was built in the 15th century. The tiny array of shops on the two sides of the narrow streets of Sarajevo old town, intermingled with innumerable restaurants and cafes, sell beautiful traditional handicrafts made by local artisans.   Inspite of the sparkle of Bosnian handmade curios and decorative pieces one cannot miss the glimmering eyes and lovely smiles greeting you everywhere.

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Ministry of Ćejf
05:00 PM

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After some wandering around and curio shopping at Baščaršija, time to enjoy Bosnian coffee in the most authentic way. Bosnian coffee deserves more than a few words. The way it is served is an experience in itself. Very close to and yet not similar to Turkish coffee, Bosnian coffee is traditionally made in an ibrik or džezva, a small copper pot with a high neck and a long handle. The coffee is served in the ibrik, with a mug, and a pile of sugar cubes and a small jelly candy, on the side! I am not a big fan of black coffee but I was almost living on this one. The presentation is as wonderful as the coffee. So was this place with a view.  

1 hour 27 mins by Walk

Centar
06:00 PM

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Post some relaxing coffee time, we are ready to explore more of the neighbourhood. We start by spending some lazy moments near the Sebilj, the pride of Baščaršija. Once there used to be hundreds of sebiljs (kiosk-shaped public fountains) in Sarajevo during the Ottoman era, but today the last one is found on Baščaršija Square, where it serves as a major symbol of the city’s glorious past.   With the liberation of Sarajevo in 1945 there were plans to demolish this old town market as it would not sync with the modern world but the plans never saw the day of light and the buildings were left standing and thank God for that! If every city looks like an exact replica of the other then all the fun of exploration dies.   Other than this you can just walk around the neighbourhood, walk up the narrow streets to feel the vibe of the place.

1 hour 15 mins by Walk

Dveri
08:00 PM

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And finally we end this beautiful day with a delicious dinner at Dveri restaurant, a tiny, cozy but famous one. They have an interesting menu to try from. And of course a short walk post dinner won’t hurt. So experience the magic of Baščaršija once again before calling it a day to see how beautiful Sarajevo looks as night falls.

Sarajevo

1 Aug

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Sarajevo boasts of architectural gems of every empire that ruled the country, Bosnia, from Ottoman to Austro Hungarian to neo European architecture. The beauty of the city lies in the conglomeration of cultures, the city always was the finest example of multi-cultural population living peacefully with each other till the 90s arrived.   Day 2 was all about exploring Sarajevo city. What all can you do there? 1. Take a tour of Sarajevo city hall, known as Vijećnica. It was designed in 1891 by the Czech architect Karel Pařík. It was initially the largest and most representative building of the Austro-Hungarian period in Sarajevo and served as the city hall. In 1949, this building was handed over to the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina and till the time of the 90’s war, the library held 1.5 million volumes and over 155,000 rare books and manuscripts. It is the current seat and headquarters of the Mayor of Sarajevo, as well as the Sarajevo City Council.

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Latin Bridge
11:00 AM

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2. Walk on the historical bridges of Sarajevo and get some goosebumps. Let’s talk about the famous Latin Bridge. Do you know the story of the origin of WWI? Well, the story of its origin lies in the heart of Sarajevo, at the corner of the same Latin bridge, which was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria 1914. This event ultimately led to the outbreak of World War I. Built in the 16th century, the Latin Bridge is one of the oldest Ottoman bridges over the river Miljacka in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

7 mins by Walk

Siege of Sarajevo Museum
12:00 PM

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3. Visit the various museums of Sarajevo, split between history & culture, art & literature, Olympics,  and the war, symbolising the resilience of the city and its citizens. I will show you the Siege of Sarajevo Museum. It’s a very heart touching experience, with a display of real life stories and the last remnants of everything that can be called life, just before the siege destroyed it.

4 mins by Walk

Aščinica ASDŽ
01:00 PM

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Let’s take a lunch break at another popular restaurant of Sarajevo, Aščinica 'ASDŽ. We see that it has quite a lot to offer. Try out their authentic traditional Bosnian dishes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available.   We picked up a few dishes and enjoyed this big spread.

1 hour 25 mins by Walk

Centar
02:00 PM

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Exploring Sarajevo continues. 4. Check out the various places of worship and get some spiritual peace and calm.  - Ali Pasha's Mosque - Emperor's Mosque - Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque - Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos - Sacred Heart Cathedral - Church of the Holy Transfiguration - Old Orthodox Church - Saint Joseph's Church - Sarajevo Synagogue   5. Spend some leisurely evenings in the cafes and pubs on the European side of Sarajevo old town.

1 hour 12 mins by Walk

Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures
05:00 PM

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This is a unique concept in Sarajevo. It is one of the rare cities where you can literally walk from one world to another, between different cultures, religions, history, and heritage.   Sarajevo has always been the melting point of cultures, of different empires and eras. This point marks the exact location where one can literally step from one empire to another. It takes just one step to move from the Austro-Hungarian to Ottoman Empire, from grand, multi-story structures to small wooden shops, with architecture so distinct that no one can miss this thin line that separates two cultures, in spite of the constant movement of crowd.

4 mins by Walk

Under the Linden Tree
07:00 PM

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It turned out to be a rainy evening. So, we settled for some hot Tomato Čorba (stew made of meat and/or vegetables), Pita bread Somun and Kadaif (very thin fried noodles dipped in sugar syrup) at Pod Lipom. We were too full to eat anything more that night though they have a lip-smacking menu.

Sarajevo

2 Aug

Tunnel of Hope
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On day 3 we drove to the outskirts of the city to explore some more places. First, we went to the Tunnel of Hope, which was a 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Tunnel of Hope was constructed between March and June 1993 during the Siege of Sarajevo in the midst of the Bosnian War. This tunnel was the only connection that Sarajevo had with the outside world during those years of war. The tunnel allowed food, war supplies, and humanitarian aid to come into the city, and people to get out. After the war, about 20 meters of the tunnel became part of a museum which contains many items from the time of the Siege of Sarajevo – the longest-running siege of any city in modern history. Being inside the tunnel definitely gave me goosebumps. It is a an amazing symbol of human resilience and hope.

13 mins by Car

Vrelo Bosne
12:00 PM

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Driving back towards Ilidža, we explored the source of Bosna river at Vrelo Bosne, a public park and a protected Nature Monument, featuring the system of numerous springs at the foothills of Mount Igman, in the municipality of Ilidža, just on the outskirts of Sarajevo. The place is idylilic with multiple streams and little arched bridges all over. It’s definitely a great source of a quiet escape from city life, at a very short distance from Sarajevo.

3 hours 23 mins by Walk

Restoran Careva Ćuprija
07:00 PM

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Traveling to Bosnia is incomplete with relishing on some Ćevapi. We did that at Restoran Careva Ćuprija with some wine on a lazy evening. Ćevapi is a grilled dish of minced meat and is considered a national dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, with Bosnia and Herzegovina taking steps in branding and placing them on the entity and a state list of intangible heritage, with a nomination for inclusion on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage under way.

1 hour 26 mins by Walk

Centar
09:00 PM

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It was our last night in Sarajevo and hence a stroll admiring the beauty under the starry night and street lights became inevitable. Walking by the river Miljacka felt peaceful. And we got a chance to click ourselves with #sarajevo.   Sarajevo, the city with a soul. Want to know more details? You can check out my blog on Sarajevo.👇🏻 https://www.spinayarnwithpaulami.com/post/sarajevo-a-soulful-sojourn

Mostar

3 Aug

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We started our journey to Mostar which is some 2 hours away from Sarajevo.   We missed to see an excellent place, the highest and the most remote village of Bosnia, Lukomir. It is a small detour but totally worth it. Only if you have enough time in hand and the weather looks good then do remember to check this place out. It is heavenly up there. But part of the road is gravel road so it will be better to drive up to Lukomir if the weather is good.   Our drive to Mostar leaves us in awe of the view. We drive alongside river Neretva from the town of Konjic. With huge peaks and canyons on the way, and a 360 degree view of sheer beauty, the drive feels shorter than reality.    

7 mins by Car

Kriva Cuprija Hotel
12:00 PM

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There is no dearth of stay in Mostar but our choice was Hotel Kriva Cuprija. Initially the images are intriguing, we trying to figure out which part belongs to the hotel while we were booking it. But when we saw it in front of our eyes, we immediately knew it’s all real.   The three things that make the hotel a winner – view, food and the most important aspect, people. We both love talking and our conversations with their amazingly friendly and polite staff was never ending.   Evenings were spent at their terrace restaurant with a mesmerising view, some great music and delicious food, all we needed to relax after a long day.

3 mins by Walk

Mostar Old Town
04:00 PM

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Excellent

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Next after relaxing for a couple of hours we stepped out to explore and get a feel of the place. We tried to keep it easy and walked up to the famous Mostar bridge. It was difficult to move ahead as the views all around us were uniquely charming. The little bridge that you see here in the images is Kriva Ćuprija or the ‘Crooked Bridge’, just opposite to our hotel and hence the hotel is named so. The bridge is oldest one arch bridge in Mostar, built in 1558 during the Ottoman rule and is part of UNESCO heritage site. Rather the whole of the old town around Mostar bridge is under the protection of UNESCO. It is said that this bridge was built as a model bridge by the Ottomans before venturing the bigger format, which became the famous Mostar bridge. Know more about the country here => https://www.spinayarnwithpaulami.com/post/7-day-travel-itinerary-bosnia-herzegovina

Mostar

4 Aug

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The world famous Mostar bridge! 

A jewel of Ottoman architecture, Stari Most (Old Bridge), was built in 1566! Sadly, what we see now is only a replica of the original bridge. On 9 November 1993, after relentless shelling, the whole bridge disintegrated and fell into the Neretva River. The international community was appalled.

You can’t miss the stone from the original bridge sitting quietly in a corner at the beginning of the bridge, saying ‘Don’t forget 93’. It’s a beautiful world. Let’s spread love and kindness, and create a world of compassion for all. And let’s protect heritage as if it’s one of us.   The whole area around Stari Most has a unique ancient charm. It looks like a different world altogether.   A tip for you, if you want to do some personal photo shoots, try going there early in the morning because otherwise it is a very crowded place of attraction.  

3 mins by Walk

Bazar Kujundžiluk
02:00 PM

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The old town handicrafts market or bazaar is also quite an experience. It’s difficult to overlook the glitz and glamour of the displays, curios and the jewelleries. A place to shop till you drop! 😃 What else can you do in Mostar?   - Visit the old bridge museum (Muzej Stari Most) at the eastern end of the bridge. - Walk around the old town area. - Buy curious from Mostar old bazaar. (Bazar Kujundžiluk) - Halebija Tower on the western side of Stari Most is a beautiful landmark. It has a small Bosnian coffee house and a few souvenir shops and allows a wonderful view of the diving stunts. - Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque - Museum Of War And Genocide Victims only if you are comfortable with it. - Biscevic House and Muslibegovic House, Turkish home museums. Best time to visit Mostar is not summer at all because it gets really hot during summers.

3 mins by Walk

Mostar Old Town
06:00 PM

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We spend our last evening with cherishing on the memories of all that we have experienced till now, and enjoying the delicacies of our beautiful hotel.

Trebinje

5 Aug

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We start for Trebinje, a city and municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. To note, the country is divided into two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. Trebinje is part of Republika Srpska, the southernmost city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated on the banks of Trebišnjica river in the region of East Herzegovina.   It is a 2 hours drive from Mostar. If you want you can take a small detour and visit Kravica Waterfall on way, if you are travelling during summer, which is a 1 hour  drive from Mostar. It is a beautiful and large tufa cascade on the Trebižat River. You can take a dip or just relax with a drink. We chose to drive straight to Trebinje.

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Herceg Vila (Herzeg Villa)
11:00 AM

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Excellent

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Our stay at Herceg Vila was very comfortable. It is a villa with separate rooms and is a wonderful choice of hotel in Trebinje. The hostess is an amazing person, very warm and friendly.   The villa has a small pool to relax, you can easily get some private moments with the pool. Their breakfast is worth mentioning and the hotel opens up to a small water body from the backside which, a man made extension from the river Trebišnjica  created for recreation purpose, it has a nice little beach like vibes.  

3 mins by Car

Trebinje
01:00 PM

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Good

    

Trebinje is a peaceful, charming, little town and 2 days should be good enough for this place. As any other place it has a beautiful centre and old town part. The old town is split into two sides, the old Ottoman era side and the new European side. We personally loved the vibes of the Ottoman era side. The European side felt little quieter.   What all can you do here?   - Walk through the streets of Trebinje to get a feel of the place. - Relax in the old town area where there are tons of cafes and restaurants. - Visit the hill top churches like Hercegovačka Gračanica, Crkva sv. Arhangela Mihaila. - Visit Church of Holy Transfiguraton. - Visit Hercegovina Museum. - Stroll by the river side and relax at the river side cafes. - Visit Arslanagica Bridge

5 mins by Car

Arslanagica Bridge
06:00 PM

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Good

    

A 16th-century architectural masterpiece - Arslanagića Bridge - another marvel from the Ottoman era!

What makes this architectural monument so fascinating is its mere age. It was built in 1574. 
This bridge was relocated piece by piece from another position. In 1965, the bridge on the Trebišnjica River got badly flooded and hence to preserve this historical piece it had to be dismantled stone by stone and moved to a new location. 
Walking on this bridge gave goosebumps. It is fascinating piece of history. A little bit more attention to this tourist attraction by the administration would be great.  

Tjentište

6 Aug

Sutjeska National Park
11:00 AM

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1 / 6

Excellent

    

We started heading back to Bulgaria via Serbia. But on way comes some interesting places like The Sutjeska National Park , Foča, Višegrad, all beautiful destinations, all fall in the Republika Srpska territory.   The Sutjeska National Park is a national park, which was established in 1962. It is Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national park. Perućica forest reserve, located within the national park is one of the last two remaining primeval forests in Europe, and is one of the five Strict Nature Reserves in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a highly suggested place for nature and hiking lovers.   This whole stretch of the National Park was no less than mesmerising.

1 hour 37 mins by Car

Višegrad

6 Aug

Višegrad
03:00 PM

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1 / 8

Good

    

We had lunch at Foča, a beautiful little town. The next big town after Foča is Višegrad.   The town is well known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, and the poet Ivo Andrić, nobel prize winner in 1961 for the novel The Bridge over the Drina.   Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge is a historical masterpiece. It was completed in 1577. UNESCO included the bridge in its 2007 World Heritage List.   Andrićgrad is a small town within the town Višegrad which was created by film director Emir Kusturica. The town is dedicated to the Yugoslav novelist and Nobel Prize for Literature laureate Ivo Andrić. There are cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops inside the complex. After admiring Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge and spending some relaxing time at Andrićgrad with some coffee and snacks, we resume our journey back home forward and bid goodbye to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Know more about the country here : https://www.spinayarnwithpaulami.com/post/7-day-travel-itinerary-bosnia-herzegovina

Trip Recap

Country Visited

bosnia-and-herzegovina

Month Traveled

July

Traveler Type

Couple

Trip Duration

7 Days

Lodging Cleanliness?

Social-distancing

Mask-wearing

How crowded it was?

Did you feel safe?

Drinking Water

Bottle

Rental Car

Yes

Mode of Payments

CC

Tipping at Restaurants

Yes

English Speaking

Common

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