City: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital and largest city: Sarajevo 43°52′N 18°25′E / 43.867°N 18.417°E / 43.867; 18.417

Official languages: None at federal level

National languages: Bosnian Croatian Serbian

Demonym: Bosnian Herzegovinian

Government: Federal parliamentary constitutional republic

• High Representative: Valentin Inzko

• Chairman of the Presidency: Bakir Izetbegović

• Members of the Presidency: Mladen Ivanić Dragan Čović

• Prime Minister: Denis Zvizdić

Legislature: Parliamentary Assembly

• Upper house: House of Peoples

• Lower house: House of Representatives

Establishment history

• Banate of Bosnia: c. 1154

• Kingdom of Bosnia: c. 1377

• Ottoman conquest: c. 1463

• Austro-Hungarian rule: 1878

• Secession from Austria-Hungary: 29 October 1918

• Creation of Yugoslavia: 4 December 1918

• National Day: 25 November 1943

• Independence from SFR Yugoslavia: 1 March 1992

• Observed: 6 April 1992

• Current constitution: 14 December 1995

Area

• Total: 51,129 km (19,741 sq mi) (125th)

• Water (%): 0.8%

Population

• 2013 census: 3,531,159

• Density: 68.97/km (178.6/sq mi)

GDP (PPP): 2018 estimate

• Total: $45.858 billion

• Per capita: $12,986

GDP (nominal): 2018 estimate

• Total: $18.560 billion

• Per capita: $5,256

Gini (2011): 33.8 medium · 18th

HDI (2016): 0.750 high · 81st

Currency: Convertible mark (BAM)

Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)

Date format: dd. mm. yyyy. (CE)

Drives on the: right

Calling code: +387

ISO 3166 code: BA

Internet TLD: .ba

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What to do and see in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Best Castles

December 1, 2021 Frederic Celentano

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Restaurants in Bosnia and Herzegovina

1. Tesanj Castle

Tesanj Bosnia and Herzegovina

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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Reviewed By mujoz

Old Otoman empire castle in heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are in Tešanj, you can't miss this place. Welcome

2. Gradacac Castle

Nenavishte bb, Gradacac 76250 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 61 142 022 [email protected]

Excellent

72%

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4.5 based on 18 reviews

3. Stjepan Grad - Blagaj Castle

Blagaj Fort, Blagaj 88201 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Excellent

73%

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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Blagaj castle - locally known as Stjepan grad offers the best view of Mostar valley and an amazing scenic trek to the castle itself. Undergoing re-construction, it is a must see for lovers of history, especially those of pre-Ottoman history of Bosnia.

Reviewed By fi11fi61 - Alexandria, United States

The castle sits high above Blagaj. If traveling by car, do not park in Blagaj but rather continue through the town using waze or google maps to climb up through town and park at the head of the trail that leads up to the castle. This will save one at least a half mile or more of uphill hiking. The trail has a sign saying it was improved through an international cooperation project with Mostar, and is in good shape. It took us about 30 minutes to hike to the top at a leisurely pace. During our entire time, we met only one family from Australia, a single tourist from Slovenia, and a local woman gathering wild sage for sale. The castle ruins at the top of the mountain are in good shape and offer impressive views of the valley below. A morning visit before the top heat of the day is a good option, followed by a lunch at one of the many restaurants along the headwaters of the Buna river down below in Blagaj. For anyone staying at a hotel in Mostar, this is a good, easy day trip.

4. Ostrozac Castle

Ostrozac, Cazin 77220 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 61 236 641 http://www.ostrozac.com/index.htm

Excellent

41%

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39%

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18%

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4.0 based on 44 reviews

5. Tvrdava Kastel

Banja Luka 78000 Bosnia and Herzegovina http://www.visitmycountry.net/bosnia_herzegovina/en/index.php/component/content/article/65-bastina/tvrdave/371-fortress-kastel-banja-luka

Excellent

36%

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36%

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19%

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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Reviewed By Tintravelbih - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A beautiful place to visit on a Saturday. Often has concerts and/or events. Sits right beside the Vrbas river. Has an amazing overview over a prt of the city. Perfect for kids.

6. Maglajska tvrdava

Tvrđavska, Maglaj 74250 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Excellent

40%

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40%

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20%

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4.0 based on 5 reviews

7. Havala

Havala, Zamosce 18, Kulen Vakuf 77206 Bosnia and Herzegovina http://nationalpark-una.ba/it/podkategorija.php

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33%

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33%

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33%

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4.0 based on 3 reviews

8. Stari Grad Velika Kladusa

Velika Kladusha, Velika Kladusa 77230 Bosnia and Herzegovina http://novovrijeme.ba/kako-historija-kreira-sliku-grada-velika-kladusa-i-njeni-spomenici/

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

City: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Top Things to do in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Top Hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Countries

What to do and see in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Best Castles

1. Tesanj Castle

Overall Ratings

Reviewed By mujoz

2. Gradacac Castle

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3. Stjepan Grad - Blagaj Castle

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Reviewed By fi11fi61 - Alexandria, United States

4. Ostrozac Castle

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5. Tvrdava Kastel

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Reviewed By Tintravelbih - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

6. Maglajska tvrdava

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7. Havala

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8. Stari Grad Velika Kladusa

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