Table Of Content
Contents Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, CultureChapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety and security, Women travellers, LGBTQ+ travellers, Travelling with a disability, What to take, Money and budgeting, Opening times, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Photography, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Sarajevo History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 4 Around Sarajevo Excursions from Sarajevo, To the east and south of Sarajevo, Highland villages, Ski centres Chapter 5 East Bosnia Lower Drina, Upper Drina, Tara River Chapter 6 Herzegovina Mostar, Excursions from Mostar, Medugorje, Capljina, Neum, Stolac, Ljubinje,Trebinje, Ravno, Konjic, Jablanica, Prozor and Ramsko Lake, West Bosnia Chapter 7 Central Bosnia History, Getting there and away, Zenica, Kraljeva Sutjeska, Visoko, Kresevo, Fojnica, Vares, Olovo, Travnik, Vlasic Mountain, Prusac, Pliva River Region Chapter 8 Northwest Bosnia Banja Luka, Bihac Chapter 9 Northeast Bosnia Tuzla, Excursions from Tuzla, Bijeljina, East Posavina, Doboj, Teslic, Tesanj, Maglaj, Zavidovici Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index
Synopsis
Explore Mostar's oriental old town and the Stari most, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Visit Medugorje, the world's second-largest Catholic pilgrimage site, Hike through one of Europe's last primeval forests in Sutjeska National Park, Step back in time in the medieval highland village of Lukomir, Go white-water rafting on the Una River, Bosnia and Herzegovina is the ideal destination for the active traveller. For lovers of history and culture, the capital Sarajevo couples a lively nightlife scene and festival calendar with its more traditional Ottoman quarter, while Trebinje and Banja Luka boast remarkable architecture, great wine and a wealth of attractions. Elsewhere, outdoors enthusiasts will revel in the country's diverse landscapes, home to impressive waterfalls, Olympic-level ski resorts and one of Europe's most exciting hiking trails - the Via Dinarica. Now in its sixth edition, Bradt's Bosnia & Herzegovina remains the most comprehensive guidebook available, covering everything from history and culture to accommodation and restaurants - an indispensable companion for those wanting to explore this captivating country. Book jacket., Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide - Expert advice and holiday tips including Sarajevo nightlife and restaurants, accommodation, culture and festivals. This guide also features regional guides, wildlife and natural history, hiking and the Via Dinarica, white-water rafting, wineries, Sutjeska National Park, Tajan Nature Park, Mostar and Lukomir., This new, thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradt's Bosnia and Herzegovina remains the only full-length English-language guide to this cultural and outdoor adventure Balkan crossroads. Written by an expert who came to volunteer during the war and ended up staying almost thirty years, it offers a unique first-hand account combined with practical information that goes beyond any other guide available.New for this sixth edition are updated maps, contacts and detailed visitor information not easily found online, insider knowledge on the ever-changing hotel and restaurant scene in Sarajevo, details of new attractions such as cable cars and museums, new rural and eco-accommodation around the national parks, and new coverage of the Green and Blue trails of the Via Dinarica, which has been further developed, particularly around Sarajevo and in Herzegovina. Up-and-coming tourist hubs such as Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar are also covered, while a new Eastern Bosnia chapter expands on what to see and do in the main towns and includes details of new outdoor adventure offerings along the Montenegrin/Tara border. This edition also includes a complete run-down of all the wineries in Herzegovina.A rich history, great food scene, outdoor activities, nature and hiking make Bosnia and Herzegovina popular with all age groups and the Bradt guide provides all the information needed for a successful trip, from hostels to boutique hotels, cheap eats to fancy restaurants, wilderness adventure to business travel.
