16 - Backpacking Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Bosnia was more amazing than I anticipated and after spending a little over a week in the country, I fell in love. From right off of the Croatian ferry in Ploce, my hitchhiking journey in Bosnia officially began. My driver wanted to stop in Medugorje so why not join. It's a small village where 6 children had claimed to see an apparition of the Virgin Mary. What was a small town is now a big tourist attraction and religious site.
After getting dropped off in Mostar I roamed around the city famous for it's Ottoman Bridge, Stari Most. Originally built 400 years, it was destroyed in 1993, But fortunately rebuilt in 2004 looking just as beautiful as the original. Mostar saw much destruction during the war which in some places, can be seen today. But most of the city has been rebuilt bringing tourists from all over the world. Additional places to see in the area, is Blagaj Tekke, an old Dervish monastery sitting besides a spring and within a mountain side as well as a fortress above of the same name with amazing views of the valley and mountains.
Hitchhiking north brought me through the
gorgeous Dinaric mountains. I stopped in the small town of Jablanica to see a bridge destroyed in WW2 by the Yugoslav partisan led by Tito that helped deter attacks from the Axis powers. My next stop was an overnight stay on Jablanica lake in one of my favorite Airbnb's to date in camper turned bedroom with a small kitchen. Here I had a rowboat to use with the lake all to myself, listening to good music on my phone and taking it all in.
From here, I hitched a ride to Konjic, a small town with more locals than tourists, a beautiful Ottoman bridge and an awesome host who took me into his home offering a local homemade drink. My final city was Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo.
Sarajevo saw it's share of dark days during the Bosnian War, with sniper fire and mortar shelling killing many people. I stopped at the Markale Market where twice, mortar shells killed and injured many people. As well as one of many cemeteries where I lost my emotions due to all of the tombstones that stand. But the city has progressed as a modern city with a beautiful city center with many cafes, a bazaar, commercial city center, and lots of tourism. I also managed to stand in the very spot where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated igniting WW1.
To wrap up my time in Bosnia, I made it priority to go up to several viewpoints in the hills and mountains. Yellow Bastion and the historic now abandoned White Fortress overlooking the city and beyond. The best views are from Trebević where you can walk up the abandoned luge track from the 1984 Winter Olympics up to the view over the whole city.
After an incredible voyage in Bosnia, I returned to Croatia for the third and final time to Dubrovnik. :)
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Splet Kola
KT_298_35 World of Sound
ATMOS_354_31 Devotion
Nigdje Tako ko U Bosni nema (cover)
Sarajevo's Beginnings
IM_47_4 Two Roads
KT_310_5 Unchartered Realms
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BOSNIA Travel Guide, 5 best places in bosnia & herzegovina !!
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5. Vrelo Bosne
It is a public park, featuring a spring of the River Bosna, at the foothills of the Mount Igman on the outskirts of Sarajevo.
The spring water at Vrelo Bosne is drinkable, however not recommended. On a typical year more than 60,000 tourists visit the park.
4. Stari Most
It is a 16th-century Ottoman bridge in the city of Mostar that crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city.
It was designed by Mimar Hayruddin, a student and apprentice of the famous architect Mimar Sinan.
3. Sebilj
It is a pseudo-Ottoman-style wooden fountain (sebil) in the centre of Baščaršija square in Sarajevo built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica in 1753.
It was relocated by Austrian architect Alexander Wittek in 1891.
2. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
It is a mosque in the city of Sarajevo, and being one of main architectural monuments in the town, it is regularly visited by tourists.
Built in 16th century, it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.
1. Vijećnica
Located in the city of Sarajevo. It was designed in 1891 by the Czech architect Karel Pařík, but criticisms by the minister, Baron Benjamin Kallay, caused him to stop working on the project.
It was initially the largest and most representative building of the Austro-Hungarian period in Sarajevo and served as the city hall.The building was reopened on May 9, 2014.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina (Worldview w/ Captain Kurt)
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Eastern Europe. But, between 1992 and 1995 a brutal civil war threatened to destroy the region. In this episode of Worldview, Captain Kurt offers an overview of the events and the beauty of the area. In Part Two of Bosnia, we'll look at what happened after the war.
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Kravica waterfall, Koćuša, Trebižat-Bosnia and Herzegovina | How to get there
Kravica is a waterfall in southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Trebižat river, near Ljubuški. Kravica is 28 m high. There are other waterfalls on Trebižat, smaller but equally fascinating, Koćuša (from 1:20 in this film) and Čeveljuša (from 3:36) among others. Trebižat river is a tributary to Neretva. It dissapears/sinks into the underground and reappears again several times on its 51 km length so it has several other different names.
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5 must see landscapes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The fertile region of Herzegovina is full of scenic landscapes, lakes, river and mountains. This land has something to offer for every taste.
These are 5 must see landscapes in Herzegovina:
Jablanica Lake
Hutovo Blato
Vjetrenica Cave
Rama Lake
Blidinje Ski and Nature Park
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Putovanje kroz Bosnu - region Neretve (Visiting Bosnia)
---- Putovanje kroz Bosnu i Hercegovinu ----
* Prvi dio: Dio putovoanja -- Bugojno - Prozor - Jablanica - Blagaj - Počitelj - Mostar *
---- Traveling through Bosnia and Herzegovina ----
* Part One; this video contains images of traveling through Bosnian cities Bugojno, Prozor, Jablanica, Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj including images of river Neretva, lake Ramsko, mountain Velez and other *
Video snimci sadrže snimke prolaska kroz gradove, predgrađja, rijeke, jezera, planine, okoliše i ostale zanimljivosti Bosne i Hercegovine. Ovo su samo neki isječci od mnogo prelijepi bisera Bosne i Hercegovine.
Ovaj snimak sadrži snimke kroz Bugojno, Prozor, Ramsko jezero, Jablanicu, Jablanicko jezero, rijeka Neretva, planina Velež, Blagaj, Vrelo Bune, Počitelj, kroz Mostar, Stari Most.
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5 most beautiful lakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A country in the form of heart, Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Filled with green landscapes, high mountains and historical sites, these are just some of the things which this country has to offer.
Here are 5 most beautiful lakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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The Old Stone Bridge - Konjic, Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Old Stone Bridge - Konjic, Bosnia & Herzegovina
David’s Been Here is touring all the must-visit sites and top attractions in Bosnia & Herzegovina. In this short clip, David brings us to the south-central town of Konjic, where he pays a visit to the Old Stone Bridge. Built in the year 1682 by the Ottomans, this historic bridge was destroyed by the Germans in 1945 and then reconstructed in 2009. One of the best examples of Ottoman architecture in all of Bosnia & Herzegovina, this bridge is well worth a visit if you’re driving from the capital city of Sarajevo to the southern city of Mostar. Take some photos of the bridge, stop by for a coffee and take a short tour around this picturesque, quaint town… an interesting and quick day trip in southern central Bosnia & Herzegovina!
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Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guide
What to Do in Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
What to See & Do in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
What to See & Eat in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Jajce Waterfall - Bosnia & Herzegovina
Medieval Ottoman Town of Travnik, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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