Old Town Vranduk, also known as Vranduk Fortress, is a medieval fortress located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically near the town of Zenica. It is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Bosna River, about 14 kilometers northeast of Zenica. Vranduk Fortress dates back to the 14th century and is considered one of the most significant …
The Ferhadija Mosque is a historic mosque located in the center of Banja Luka, the second-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mosque was originally built in the 16th century during the Ottoman period, but was destroyed during the Bosnian War in the 1990s. After the war, efforts were made to reconstruct the mosque and …
The Museum of Republika Srpska is a museum located in Banja Luka, which is the capital of the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural, historical, and artistic heritage of the Republika Srpska region. The museum was founded in 1930, and it is housed in …
Gospodska Street is one of the main pedestrian streets in the city of Banja Luka, which is located in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The street is situated in the city center, and it is lined with numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses. The street’s name, Gospodska, means “lordly” or “aristocratic,” and …
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Banja Luka is a Serbian Orthodox cathedral located in the city of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The cathedral was built between 1929 and 1933, and it is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans. The cathedral’s architectural style is a mix of Byzantine and Romanesque …
Kastel Fortress, also known as Kastel or Kastel Gradište, is a historic fortification located in the city of Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The fortress sits on a hill overlooking the city and the Vrbas River. It has a long and rich history, dating back to Roman times when it was originally built as …
Despića kuća, also known as the Despić House or House of Despić, is a historic Ottoman-era house located in the old town of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The house was built in the 18th century by a wealthy merchant family and it is a prime example of the traditional Ottoman architecture of the region. The …
The Sarajevo Film Festival is an international film festival held annually in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was first established in 1995 during the siege of Sarajevo as an act of resistance against the war and as an attempt to bring life back to the city’s cultural scene. The festival has since …
The “Markale” is the name commonly used for the city market in Sarajevo. The project for the market was created in 1894 under the name “Markthalle fur Sarajevo”. Gradska tržnica, or the City Market, is a large indoor marketplace located in the heart of Sarajevo. It was built in the Neo-Renaissance style in the late …
The Eternal Flame in Sarajevo is a memorial site located in the center of the city, at the intersection of Ferhadija and Mula Mustafe Bašeskije streets. It was built in 1946 to commemorate the victims of World War II and represents a symbol of peace and hope. The flame is fueled by natural gas and …