Click on title of post to view photo in large format: The city of Bihac, located in far northwest Bosnia-Herzegovina, is home to several unusual historic buildings, including this octagonal “Turbe” (Ottoman mausoleum) and the square Captain’s Tower. The latter is one of the oldest buildings in town and today houses the Regional…
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Sarajevo Roses – Symbols of Hope or Despair?
I trampled a few roses before learning why the streets and sidewalks of Sarajevo were covered with red splotches. During the Bosnian War, an average of 329 mortar shells rained down on the city every day for more than 3.5 years, leaving a moonscape of craters. After the war ended in 1995, these…
PHOTO: Una River Flows Through Bihac in Northwest Bosnia-Herzegovina
Click on title of post to view photo in large format: The Una River in Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Bihac is popular with tourists who are visiting Una National Park, located just a few kilometers from the city. There are spectacular waterfalls along the upper course of the river, located just a few kilometers from…
PHOTO: Sacred Heart Cathedral in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Click on title of post to view photo in large format: Statue of Pope John Paul II stands in front of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The cathedral is located in the old town area of the city, literally steps from the iconic Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque, which is often pointed to…
PHOTO: The Old Turkish Bazaar in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Click on title of post to view photo in large format: Typical street in the old Turkish Bazaar in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Miris Dunja became my preferred place to have coffee or tea each day, along with dessert. Bosnians take numerous breaks each day to sip tiny cups of
PHOTO: Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Click on title of post to view photo in large format: 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
