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The melancholy of excitement The BBC has compared Mostar Sevdah Reunion to Buena Vista Social Club—a flattering comparison, and one that is entirely fitting. Their music—sevdah—touches everyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sevdah here is, like rivers and mountains, a part of everyday life. It is a musical style unique to this country, born from a fusion of Ottoman … Continued
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One of the country’s most beautiful cities Trebinje is the southernmost city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has 260 sunny days per year. With its Mediterranean climate, the crystal-clear Trebišnjica River, and unique architecture, it ranks among the most beautiful towns in Herzegovina. Trebinje is located under Leotar Mountain, 28 kilometers from Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik’s influence – its architects were very involved … Continued
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Herzegovina’s seaside gem Bosnia and Herzegovina has 24 kilometers of Adriatic coastline. Located 80 kilometers from Makarska and 66 kilometers from Dubrovnik, shielded from the open sea by Klek and the Pelješac Peninsula, Neum is the only seaside town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Neum was first mentioned in 533, as Neumene. Later, it was a part of the Dubrovnik Republic until 1718, when it … Continued
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A once sleepy village attracts pilgrims by the millions Though the allure of Međugorje is based in mystery, this town – about 25 kilometers south and west of Mostar – is no secret to faithful Catholics the world over. The story of an apparition of the Virgin Mary (to the consternation of the then Yugoslav officials) in the hills … Continued
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A land of Illyrian roots and many waterfalls Ljubuški is yet another in a string of ancient regional cities. It is located 35 kilometers from Mostar. It was built on the banks of beautiful Trebižat River. Its mild climate, good geographic location, and abundance of water made Ljubuški an attractive place to settle even in prehistoric times. The first … Continued
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Highlands for nature lovers Located between the mountains of Prenj, Bjelašnica, and Bitovinja, Konjic is 64 kilometers from Sarajevo. It is on the Neretva River and right next to Jablaničko Lake. Even though it might seem small and an unlikely tourist destination, Konjic has a lot to offer. Due to abundance of water – the Neretva runs through the center of town – Konjic … Continued
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This national monument is a place to call home – if you are lucky … and fast By Tony Dorsett Walking up the small hill through the bullet-pocked neighborhood of Brankovac, one wouldn’t expect to come across a glorious Ottoman estate. Although this part of Mostar took a heavy beating during the war that raged … Continued
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Mostar makes you fall in love with it immediately. On first contact. You feel it before you understand it—through the light falling on stone, through the cold of its rivers, through the unhurried pace of people who, in truth, are never really late. This is a city where architecture is not scenery but an extension … Continued
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Herzegovina’s UNESCO heritage lives as much in hands, voices, and skills as it does in stone, bridges, and caves—making it a region where heritage is experienced, not only displayed
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Stone, wind, people, and the discipline of open space. Livno stands at the edge of vastness. Set on the southeastern rim of the Livno Field (Livanjsko polje) the town has always existed in dialogue with space rather than shelter.