Vrbas River in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The is a major river with a length of 250 kilometres, in western Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a right tributary of the Sava river. The city of Banja Luka is located on the river banks.
The main river flow of Banja Luka, Vrbas, with its blue-green color and landscapes that it creates on its way from the Zec Mountain to the Sava River, represents one of the most beautiful rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. South of Banja Luka, Vrbas creates a fantastic canyon in which there is a series of natural rarities. Rapids, waterfalls, cascades, beaches, surrounding rocks as well as the wealth of flora and fauna make this area special.
Vrbas is characterised by rare and valuable species of fish from the family salmonidae such as brown trout, grayling and huchen, which shows the exceptional quality of the water and the specificity of the fish stock. The Vrbas River is the perfect place for numerous events and sports competitions. A special attractions are water sports for which this river provides excellent conditions. The specificity of this river is also the boat dajak which got its name from the pole which serves to push the boat.
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Dajaks on the River Vrbas - The Gondolas of Banja Luka | Bosnia and Heregovina
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“Dajak - Banja Luka's Gondola.
For most tourists a visit to Venice is incomplete without a ride in one of the Gondolas.
The same rule applies when visiting Banja Luka. A ride in Banja Luka's traditional boat, the Dajak, is a unique experience that you don't want to miss when you are in the city.
The name Dajak comes from the wooden pole, some 4 meters long, that is used to push the boat against the current of the River Vrbas, where a paddle would not be helpful, because the river is not deep enough.
The River Vrbas' current is notoriously fast.
Today, Dajaks are used within 15 kilometres of the city in the shallow sections of the River Vrbas.
Dajak's used to be bigger than they are today, and have been used for centuries to transport goods and people down the river.
Allegedly Banja Luka did not have too many bridges centuries ago hence using Dajaks in a commercial way. Once the bridges were built, they were taxed, so again Dajaks were a great commercial option for transporting.
In the late nineteen sixties Dajaks got a modern makeover. Today they are used for relaxation and sport. The person that steers the “Dajak is called a “Dajakaš.
Dajaks are seven metres long and made from pine (fir). The most striking details are are on the stern and bow of the boat (pitz), which are made from one piece of wood.
Steering a Dajak is not very hard. It's just important to master the technique.
Today it's not uncommon to see women steering Dajaks on the Vrbas.
So when coming to Banja Luka in the late sorting to late summer, take advantage of the unique opportunity to get to know the city from the River perspective, along with an experienced “Dajakaše.
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Vrbas River
The wonderful Vrbas River Canyon, just south of Banja Luka, Bosnia. Many thanks to Rade and Pop for making our stay at Vrbas Kamp such a fantastic experience. Živjeli!!
Banja Luka - River Vrbas High Water Levels Before Flood, Republic of Srpska - May 2014
Banja Luka - River Vrbas High Water Levels Before Flood, Republic of Srpska, May 2014.
Nabujali Vrbas pred poplavu, Banjaluka kod Restorana Slap - Vrućica, Vrbas - 5.5.2014. Republika Srpska
Obala rijeke Vrbas, Banja Luka - Cosast of the Vrbas river, Banja Luka
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Vrbas River Rafting with Presidents Hu, Lotan and Wong #2 Banja Luka June 2012
A beautiful stretch of the Vrbas River, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina with Chinese Society of Cardiology President Hu Dayi, Israeli Heart Society President Chaim Lotan, and American Society for Preventive Cardiology President Nathan Wong June 2012 in conjunction with the Republic of Srpska Society of Cardiology
Kanjon rijeke Vrbas - Dron.ba za N1
The canyon of the river Vrbas between Banja Luka and Jajce
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Rafting River Vrbas - Banja Luka (Republika Srpska)
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RAFTING NA VRBASU / BANJA LUKA 2018.
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Banja Luka June 2012 Vrbas River Rafting with Presidents Hu, Lotan and Wong
A beautiful day rafting the River Vrbas, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina with Chinese Society of Cardiology President Dr Hu Dayi, Israeli Heart Society President Dr Chaim Lotan and American Society for Preventive Cardiology President Nathan Wong
June 2012 in conjunction with the Republic of Srpska Society of Cardiology
BANJA LUKA - Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guide | Around The World
Banja Luka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бања Лука), or Banjaluka (Serbian Cyrillic: Бањалука), is the largest city and the de facto capital of the Republika Srpska entity and the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the capital Sarajevo. Traditionally, it has been the centre of the Krajina region, located in the northwestern part of the country. It is home of the University of Banja Luka as well as numerous state and entity institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city lies on the River Vrbas and is well known in the countries of the former Yugoslavia for being full of tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens and parks. According to the 2013 census, Banja Luka has 199,191 inhabitants.
The history of inhabitation of the area of Banja Luka dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort Kastel (Latin: Castra) in the centre of the city. The area of Banja Luka was entirely in the kingdom of Illyria and then a part of the Roman province of Illyricum, which split into provinces of Pannonia and Dalmatia of which Castra became a part. Ancient Illyrian maps call the settlement in Banja Luka's present day location as Ad Ladios, a settlement located on the river Vrbas.
Banja Luka fell to the Ottomans in 1527. It became the seat of the Sanjak of Bosnia some time prior to 1554, until 1580 when the Bosnia Eyalet was established. Bosnian beylerbeys were seated in Banja Luka until 1639. Ferhad Pasha Sokolović, a relative of Grand Vizier Mehmed-pasha Sokolović, had upon his return to Bosnia in 1574, begun the building of over 200 buildings ranging from artisan and sales shops to wheat warehouses, baths and mosques. Among more important commissions were the Ferhadija and Arnaudija mosques during which construction a plumbing infrastructure was laid that served surrounding residential areas. This stimulated the economic and urban development of Banja Luka, which soon became one of the leading commercial and political centres in Bosnia. It was also sanjak centre in Bosna Eyalet.
In 1688, the city was burned down by the Austrian army, but it quickly recovered. Later periodic intrusions by the Austrian army stimulated military developments in Banja Luka, which made it into a strategic military centre. Orthodox churches and monasteries near Banja Luka were built in the 19th century.
Due to its long history, Banja Luka is rich in culture. The Museum of Republika Srpska inherited the Ethnographic Museum established in 1930, and broadened its setting with collections of archeology, history, art history and nature. The Museum of Modern Art of Republika Srpska, also called MSURS, the Museum of Contemporary Art, displays exhibitions of noticed artists, both domestic and worldwide known, such as Damien Hirst and Grayson Perry . Banja Luka is also the home of the National Theatre and National Library, both dating from the first half of the 20th century, and of numerous other theatres. The headquarters of the Archives of Republika Srpska is situated in the building known as Carska kuća or Imperial House, built around 1880. It has been in continuous public use longer than any other structure in Banja Luka.
One of the most famous cultural sites in Banja Luka is the cultural centre of Banski Dvor (Halls of the Ban), built in the 1930s as the residence for the Bans of the Vrbas Banovina.[citation needed] It is a representative building in the very centre of the city housing the National Assembly along with a concert hall, gallery, state television, and a restaurant. Most of the main cultural and political events nowadays take place in the building. The relatively poorly preserved Kastel Fortress is found in the city centre. This mediaeval castle is one of Banja Luka's main attractions. Located on the left bank of the Vrbas river, it gives a specific charm to the city. During the summer, music concerts take place in the fortress.
The natural beauties of the surrounding area guarantee the city of Banja Luka a good position in tourism. Banja Luka has a number of hotels, one of the best being Hotel Cezar Banja Luka. One of the hotels right on the Vrbas river's bank is the Marriott. The city and surrounding area boast a number of popular tourist attractions. Among the most famous are the pools, thermal springs, and spas in the region. Due to its parks and over 10 000 trees Banja Luka was once nicknamed the Green City. The area is popular among nature lovers, while the city centre is attractive to tourists due to its historical structures and many restaurants. Other attractions of Banja Luka are the Banj Hill and a waterfall of the Vrbas river near Krupa. Rafting on the Vrbas river is currently becoming popular among the local tourists. There is fishing, rock climbing and hiking along the canyon of the Vrbas between Banja Luka and Jajce, and there is plenty of accommodation for visitors.
Rafting u Banjaluci (Kanjon Vrbasa 2019)
Da bi doživio pravi šarm i ljepotu Banje Luke, obavezno isprobaj rafting na Vrbasu.
Možda ti nisam rekao, ali Vrbas je jedna od najboljih evropskih rijeka za rafting i mnoga važna prvenstva, poput Svjetskog kupa i Evropskog kupa, održani su ovdje.
Zamisli samo ovu scenu.
Ljeto je. Juli mjesec. Temperatura oko 35 stepeni. U prirodi si. Sjedaš u čamac sa najboljim prijateljima i krećete u spuštanje dugo 15 km. Prolazite kroz brzake i bukove. Adrenalin raste pri svakom novom brzaku. Međutim, tu je iskusan skiper, koji te sve vrijeme strpljivo vodi i priča ti o svakom djeliću ove rijeke i njenim zanimljivostima. U jednom trenutku stanete i odlučite da se osvježite u hladnom Vrbasu. Skačete, plivate, kupate se. Satima ste već na rijeci.
Ima li šta ljepše od prirode koja nas okružuje
The Watermills at Krupa Na Vrbasu to the south of Banja Luka | Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The Watermills at Krupa Na Vrbasu to the south of Banja Luka
When guests visit us, we endeavour to expose them to as much of Bosnia and Herzegovina that we can, in the time that our guests have.
Whether that be culture, food or the magnificent countryside.
One of the locations we like to show people is Krupa na Vrbasu (Krupa on the Vrbas), a small town of some 1,200 people, situated about 25km south of Banja Luka in the Bosanska Krajina of the country.
Krupa sits in a valley between canyons of the Vrbas-river, on the main route between Banja Luka and Jajce.
It's not too far, so a place to visit for even the shortest of stop-overs.
The town is known for the Krupa falls, the waterfalls in the town. The crystal clear waters racing down between the traditional watermills are stunning to say the least.
Romantic, even in the snow!
By the waterfalls you can even buy freshly ground wheat, or eat delicious uštipci with domestic kajmak.
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جولة في نهر فرباس جنوب بنيالوكا - البوسنة-River Vrbas Banja Luka - Bosnia
جولة في نهر فرباس جنوب بنيالوكا - البوسنة-River Vrbas Banja Luka - Bosnia
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Canoeing and Rafting on the River Vrbas | Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Canoeing and Rafting on the River Vrbas
Recently, Rafting Klub Kanjon, located just to the South of Banja Luka, has hosted both the European White Water Rafting and White Water Canoeing Championships.
So many nations represented in both high profile events.
It's great for this part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
BUT.
There has also been sometime available on the river for recreational rafting too.
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What to Do in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
What to Do in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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David takes us around to discover what to do in Banja Luka, the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this episode we'll show you what to see and where to eat in Banja Luka should you ever make it to the central northern region of this fascinating country.
David opens up with a brief history of the city from the banks of the Vrbas River near the Kastel, where he explains all the different cultures that have resided Banja Luka throughout the centuries. The first stop on David's Banja Luka tour is Gospodska Street, the city's main pedestrian boulevard lined with neo-Rennaissance and art nouveau buildings. Along Gospodska Street there are shops, banks, sidewalk cafes and restaurants.
Next is the Church of Christ the Savior, a Serbian Orthodox church in downtown Banja Luka. What stands today is a reconstruction of the original church built in 1929 and destroyed during WWII. This one was built in 2004 and features a beautiful bell/ clock tower and golden domes that are typical of eastern orthodox churches. If you come to Banja Luka don't miss visiting the Central Market, a covered market where vendors sell everything from vegetables and clothing, to specialty cheeses and household items. Everything is so fresh and organic! The Central Market open every day and is free to enter. The best time to come is in the morning to avoid the midday heat.
If you've been traveling in Bosnia for a while, you may have tried Ćevapčići (pronounced che-vap-chee-chee). These oblong-shaped grilled minced meatballs are the undisputed kings of Bosnian fast foods. You can find them throughout the Balkans; an influence left behind by the Ottomans. In Banja Luka Ćevapčići are made a little differently than the rest of the country - they are patties instead of shaped like sausages. A great place to try them is Kod Muje restaurant. From the outside, Kod Muje looks like a wooden cabin. Sit outside in the shaded terrace under one of the umbrellas like David did to enjoy the fresh air with your meal. This is a cheap and very satisfying meal.
The next restaurant David visits is the only restaurant in the Kastel fortress, Kazamat Restaurant. It has a beautiful setting along the Vrbas River, which is why reserving a table outside is highly recommended! For the last 30 years they've specialized in traditional Serbian food like fresh salads and grilled meats. The inside of Kazamat Restaurant is a little dark, but decorated with medieval memorabilia that's worth having a look. One of David's top restaurant picks for Bosnia!
According to everyone we spoke with, Mala Stanica is the best restaurant in Banja Luka, so David knew he had to try it! What makes Mala Stanica special is its location within the 19th century train station. This historically and architecturally significant building is a cultural icon of Banja Luka. Mala Stanica specializes in gourmet fusion cuisine, and they believe in slow cooking their foods to optimize the flavors. David enjoyed a memorable tasting menu of the house specialties with sampling from the extensive wine list (100+ wines!) You cannot leave until you've had the chocolate soufflé, their most popular dessert. TO-DIE-FOR!
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