The spectacular Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque in the old town part of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, is most spectacular at night. It is considered one of the world’s best examples of Ottoman architecture and is the most important Islamic structure in the country. Bey’s Mosque, as it is referred to by locals, is the favorite Muslim place … Read more
Miran, owner of Miran Hostel, is an angry man. “I am not politically correct and you will not like a lot of what I say,” he announced as we climbed into his van for a tour of Mostar and southwest Bosnia-Herzegovina. He slammed the sliding door shut and popped a Bosnian folk rock DVD into … Read more
Near the town of Blagaj in southwestern Bosnia-Herzegovina, an underground river flows out of a 600-foot high Karst limestone cliff to create the Buna River. In the 16th century, the Ottoman Sultan was so impressed by this site that he had a tekija (Ottoman monastery) built here. This Dervish House, as it is now known, … Read more
Pocitelj, located in the far southwest corner of Bosnia-Herzegovina, was most likely founded in 1383 by Bosnia’s King Stjepan Tvrtko I. Its hilltop fortifications and the thick stone walls evolved between the 16th and 18th centuries, survived occupation by Ottomans and absorption into the Austro-Hungarian Empire. As a result, its unique mixture of medieval and … Read more
Kravice Waterfall on the Trebizat River, in the southwest corner of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The park is a popular destination for day-trippers from Mostar or even from Dubrovnik, across the border in Croatia. In addition to swimming, visitors can view the stalactites and stalagmites in caves behind the waterfalls. The site also offers cafes, picnic facilities, a … Read more
