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  • Bosnia Herzegovina Travel Info, Visocica Hill is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, northeast of Sarajevo, close to the town of Visoko. Visocica Hill drew international attention in October 2005 when a media campaign claimed that largest man-made pyramids, the so-called Bosnian pyramids were built here., During Yugoslav times Neum was an isolated retreat for the communist elite. Tourism has returned to this place and scuba-diving, parasailing, boating and jet skiing can all readily be arranged in any of the major hotels. It all costs a little less than what it costs in Croatia., This river, by many the most beautiful river in the entire country, is cherished by each community that has formed along her 207 kilometers. The Una is to the Krajina what the Neretva is to Herzegovina ? life, and the life-giving forces of the Una have been revered throughout this region's history., Modrac Lake is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Tuzla Canton, close to the town of Tuzla. Modrac Lake is the biggest artificial lake in the region; it was created in 1964 by building a dam on the River Spreca. The 11-km-long and 1,6-km-wide lake covers about 17 km2 area., Neretva is a river and a picturesque river canyon located primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina originating deep in the Dinaric Alps. The total length of the river is 225 km, of which 203 km are in Herzegovina, and the final 22 km-long part, where the Neretva forms a delta, belongs to Croatia., Ferhadija Street, the city?s pedestrian mall, is today lined with charming caf?s, restaurants and shops sporting world-famous brands. The city?s most fascinating area is Ba?
    ar?ija, the bazaar quarter, in whose shops all the goods normally to be found in a Moslem bazaar can be found., Pocitelj is located about half an hour's drive from Mostar. Besides its stunning oriental architecture and Ottoman feel, Pocitelj hosts the longest operating art colony in southeast Europe. The most striking object in Pocitelj is the Sahat-kula, a silo-shaped fort that towers from the top of the hill above the town., The historic town of Mostar, spanning a deep valley of the Neretva River, developed in the 15th and 16th century as an Ottoman frontier town and during the Austro-Hungarian period in the 19th and 20th centuries. Mostar has long been known for its old Turkish houses and Old Bridge, Stari Most, after which it is named., Stretching over 100m across and tumbling down 25m, Kravica is one of the largest waterfalls in Herzegovina and certainly the most impressive one. The waterfalls have a natural pool dug out at the base of the falls by the constant rush of water. It is a favorite local swimming hole with picnic area, caf? and even a place to pitch a tent if you like., Sutjeska is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's oldest national parks. It hosts one of the last two remaining primeval forests in Europe, called Perucica. Bosnia and Herzegovina's highest peak, Maglic at over 2,386m, is located in the park, directly on the border with Montenegro. It presents a challenging climb for even experienced hikers.
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