Mostar is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most spectacular cities. The iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge) sits among Ottoman-era architecture. Destroyed in the 1990s, it has since been rebuilt and is sometimes used as a spot for thrill-seekers to jump into the frigid waters below.
Sarajevo —
The capital Sarajevo, a blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences, was heavily damaged during the conflict in the 1990s, but has since returned to being the vibrant city of years past.
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Epic scenery —
It may only have 25 kilometers of coastline, but the country more than makes up for it with stunning vistas inland. Mountains, rivers and epic gorges carpet the country.
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Jablanicko Lake —
Formed in 1953, Jablanicko is a large artificially formed lake on the Neretva River, and attracts many weekend holidaymakers.
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Pocitelj —
Sarajevo is already one of the cheapest capitals in Europe, but outside the city, villages such as Pocitelj in the south are even better value.
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Nightlife —
With plenty of lively bars, a vibrant music scene and great food and drink, Sarajevo has a buzzing nightlife to rival most European hotspots.
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Bazaars —
Fully-caffeinated, visitors will want to explore the bustling markets where Bosnians and Herzegovinans show off traditional skills in jewelry, lace and copperwork.
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Cultural diversity —
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most culturally diverse places in Europe. In Sarajevo it's possible to find a mosque, synagogue and Catholic and Orthodox churches all within the same block.
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White water rafting —
Banja Luka, home to the river Vrabas, is a popular destination for rafting and adventure sports.
Banja Luka Rafting
Bullet cases —
While copper is the most popular metalwork on offer, certain entrepreneurial craftsmen have fashioned items such as pens from old bullet cases left over from the war years.
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Adventure tourism —
Adventure travel fanatics are well catered for in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The rocky mountains are fantastic not just for hiking and climbing, but also rafting, paragliding and mountain biking.
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Food —
From crunchy, flaky burek filled with tangy white cheese to succulent cuts of grilled meat, Bosnia and Herzegovina's cuisine is humble but satisfying.
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The Latin Bridge —
Sarajevo's Latin Bridge was famously the site of Franz Ferdinand's assassination in 1914: an event which triggered the outbreak of World War I.
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Kravice —
A short day trip from Mostar, Kravice waterfall on the Trebizat River is a great place for swimming, picnicking and camping.
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Coffee —
Coffee is ubiquitous -- just don't say it's the same as that served in Turkey. The preparation is, however, indebted to Ottoman traditions.