Cities

The main city in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo which is the capital and administrative center of the country, as well. Other main cities include: Mostar, Tuzla, Banja Luka. Main tourist attractions of Bosnia and Herzegovina are located in the main cities as well as in cities of Bihać, Jajce, Konjic, Međugorje, Počitelj, Trebinje, Travnik, Tešanj, Visoko.
Sarajevo is a capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and its cultural, educational and a business center.

Sarajevo, the city of magic, reflects a perfect symbiosis of the past and the modern. Starting from Bascarsija, a core of the Old Town around the most famous fountain in Sarajevo – Sebilj, we come across many traditional places where one can see old crafts dating back to the Ottoman period or small cafes offering Bosnian coffee or have the most delicious pie or cevapi (grilled meat fingers). Throughout the old part of the town one can see many mosques, bazaars, Islamic schools, fountains.

Mostar, the most beautiful city in Herzegovina, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its old town and its Stari most (Old Bridge), the famous bridge over the turquoise-green Neretva River. Here, in the heart of the city, people from all over the globe meet and admire the art and skill of Turkish architecture, enjoying the charm of ancient buildings along tiny streets. Get to know the city by visiting lively cafés and peaceful galleries. Find yourself a quiet spot in the yards of old mosques, go under the bridge to see famous divers, who have preserved this tradition for decades by performing daring jumps from the 25 m- high bridge. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to come to Mostar during one of the many festivals: the Summer Festival with traditional dances, music, games, traditional costumes, home cuisine and wine; or the Bridge Jumper Festival, where young jumpers from all over the world, eager for admiration, show their skills.

Some of the most beautiful cities of Bulgaria reside at the foot of popular ski mountain, e.g. Sofia which the capital city of this state. Some of the most interesting and marvelous cities of Bulgaria including Sofia are: Varna, Plovdiv, Burgas, Veliko Tarnovo. Other worthy destinations when being in Bulgaria are: Pleven, Shumen, Vratsa, Bansko, Pomorie.

Sofia- The largest city of Bulgaria, Sofia is surrounded by a sprawling parkland. It is the center for cultural and economic purposes of the country. Although this city is not blessed with large rives or bridges, beautiful large mountains block any huge winds and present a wonderful space. Historically, the city entails an ancient and rich culture with humongous archeological findings. This particular city is home to the largest businesses of the country and also skyscraper buildings. Architecture is chaotic with lack of green spaces, but can be overthrown with fine arts and its famous for entertainment. City has a lot of cafes, restaurants, shops and other locations for tourists to visit.

Due to its delightful position as a county, the cities have amazing coastlines, interesting architecture, and antique history. The main cities of Croatia are: Zagreb, which is the capital city, Dubrovnik, Split, Rijeka, and Osijek etc. Other places to visit when being in Croatia are: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Hvar, Korcula and Brac.

Dubrovnik- Critically claimed as the paradise on Earth for Croatia, Dubrovnik, is not the capital city but because of its beauty, antiquity, and tremendous touristic opportunities, Dubrovnik is equivalent to a capital. The significance of this city stands on the architectural, ancient, prosperous historical heritage. Because of its beautiful sights, considerable parts of the famous HBO’s TV series “Game of Thrones” were filmed there. It is claimed as a city of wisdom, treasure for the Balkans. Visit the walls of Dubrovnik, Monastery of Lokrum, monuments of Stradun and the hills of Src for a pacifying touristic agenda.

The most Mediterranean country in the Balkans, hides treasures waiting to be discovered by tourists. Main cities to visit in Greece are: Athens, Thessaloniki, Petras, Heraklion, and Corinth. Other places to visit are:  Tripoli, San Torini, Mykonos, Rhodes etc.

Athens– the capital city of Greece and the capital city of ancient Greek mythology monuments. It is the largest city in Greece and one of the world’s oldest cities. Athens is a center for arts, philosophy, and home to the Academies of Plato and Aristotle. Athens through history has had tremendous cultural and political impact over the region. Visit Athens and enjoy a hilltop temple at the Acropolis of Athens, the ruins of another temple called Parthenon, Syntagma Square for coffee and relax time, and Plaka for family taverns and views of acropolis temples.

The main city of Kosovo is Prishtina which is the capital the administrative center of the country, as well. Other main cities include: Prizren, Peja, Gjakova, Mitrovica, Gjilani and Ferizaj. Main touristic attractions of Kosovo are located in the West and South of Kosovo such as the Rugova Gorge in Peja, Peja, Decani Kullas, and Decani Monastery, Gjakova and its old part of the town and the 16th century mosque, and Prizren with its beautiful castle, Bistrica river, and other historical and religious monuments.

Prishtina- The largest city and the capital of Kosovo is Prishtina is the cultural, economic, and administrative center of the country with a long history on its locality. Archeological discoveries that have been originated are believed to date back as long ago as the Neolithic ages. Various articles including, weapons, coins, jewelry, ceramics and such have been discovered; many of such articles are exhibited in Prishtina’s own Museum of History of Kosova. Up until World War II, Prishtina simply appeared as an oriental town before becoming the capital city. The old and narrow cobble stone streets along with houses that were made of mud existing at the time were replaced with wide streets, attractive tall buildings, and new modern complexes. Finally, the city of Prishtina is known to have delicious food, friendly people, fun venues, an astonishing nightlife, and an overall great lifestyle, although it can be a bit dusty and often disorganized.

Prizren- The city of Prizren holds a total population of approximately 130,000. It is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country and also a so-called open air museum as it has best preserved the architectural physiognomy of the past among s the other cities.  The city is located among the Sharr Mountains and on the Bistrica river banks. This city which has residential houses built below the Kalaja(Fortress) brings out special curiosity as a result of its preserved culture. It is loaded with dwelling houses and quarters that possess balconies facing their gardens full of plant life.  The city of Prizren was established as a significant trading area and suitable locality as it possessed many old roads which connected the Adriatic coast and the interior side of the Balkan Peninsula.

A landlocked country possesses amazing cities and destinations for visitors. Be in Macedonia – North Macedonia and visit these cities: Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Tetovo, Kumanovo, Gostivar. Other destinations of Macedonia include Lake Ohrid, Struga, Lake Prespa, Mavrovo and Popova Shapka.

Skopje– The capital city of Macedonia – North Macedonia and geographically positioned in the center of Balkans. The significance of this city is the Vardar River which runs through it. Skopje encompasses various natural monuments with unique flora and fauna.  Architecture is highly interesting especially in the city center as a high number of statues reside there, giving the city exclusivity. Visit Kanyon Matka, Lake Matkaa, Vodno, and the Stone bridge and enjoy your time in Macedonia – North Macedonia.

The wonderlands of Montenegro start with the capital city of Podgorica all the way to the treasure city of Cetinje. Some of the most beautiful cities are: Kotor, Budva, Tivat, Bar, Ulcinj, Herceg Novi and Niksic. Other attractive cities are awaiting to be discovered are: Pluzine, Bijelo Polje, Plav, Savnik.

Podgorica-Besides being capital city of Montenegro, Podgorica, is the official commercial and cultural center. This city was built amongst five rivers, the Zeta, Moraca, Ribnica, Cijevna and Sitnica. Although a considerable part of the city was destroyed during WW II, it was rebuilt in almost completely new Podgorica, full of modernity, green spaces, theatres and other places for cultural events. Sahat-kula Adzi-pasa Osmanagica, the ruins of Nemanjica Grad, remnants of the city of Doclea, Stara Varos, and Vezirov are further cultural and historic monuments in and around Podgorica. The international airport from the city center is at about nine kilometers away, and the railway and bus stations are also close to one another. The most interesting part of Podgorice, from a tourist’s perspective remains the National Park Skardarsko or Skadar Lake, biggest lake in Balkan, with exceptional birds and rare plants.

Kotor- In Montenegro, the city of Kotor is mostly known for its beautiful bays. The fame of Kotor revolves around trading, sailings and wonderful stories. It is a very old city which has preserved its middle ages style. Architecture, monuments of culture, historical heritage, narrow streets and squares, and other such mesmerizing amenities have put Kotor in the “UNESCO’s World Natural and Historical Heritage List”. Some very interesting amenities of Kotor include churches, cathedral, a palace, carnivals, festivals and so on. Famous churches and objects are: Church of Saint Luke, Church of Saint Ana, Church of Saint May, Church of the Healing Mother of God, Prince’s Palace and Napoleon’s theatre.

Known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Main cities and destinations to visit are: Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bran Castle, Peles Castle, Timisoara, Cluj, Iasi, Constanta etc.

Bucharest: The country’s capital city but also the administrative Centre for commercial, financial and industrial purpose. The city’s architecture is neoclassical with a touch of modern vibes. Many earthquakes have molded the city Centre, thus heavily gave it historical background. The city had a few green spaces to enjoy especially in autumn when leaves start to color the ground. Don’t forget to try the Bucharest metro, but also hop on the city’s tram and see the Metropolis Center, Skyscraper on Splaiol Unirii, City Gate Towers and Victory Avenue.

Main cities in Serbia are: Belgrade, Nis, Novi Sad, Subotica, Kragujevac, Smederevo, Vranje, Bujanoc, Bor, and Subotica. Other destinations worthy of visiting: Derdap national park, Studenica Monastery, Ada Ciganlija, Petrovaradin Fortress and amazing Spomenikses all the while hiking beautiful mountains.

Belgrade: The capital city of Serbia and the center for administrative purposes. While being in Belgrade, pay a visit to these destinations: The Kartenegdan Park, the Church of Saint Sava, The Belgrade Fortress, Skadarlija, Knez Mihailova street. If you are into arts and galleries, visit the Nikola Tesla Museum and the National Museum of Belgrade. Also the Belgrade Zoo is a local attraction. For arranged tours and guides contact BeinBalkan.

Slovenia resembles a mountainous country. The Alps, Dinaric Plateaus and other macro regions, give Slovenia the attractiveness that tourists want. The main cities of Slovenia are: Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper, Bled, Celje, Kranj, Izola, Ptuj, Piran and Novo Mesto.

Ljubljana– It’s the capital city and the largest city in Slovenia. This city is characterized by a lot of green spaces and the massive Tivoli Park. There are many museums and historic exhibitions, with a lot of galleries and very famous paintings exhibited in the Museum of Modern Arts. Things to do in Ljubljana: Kayaking in Ljubljana, take pictures in the Dragon Bridge and the Preseren Square, relive Ljubljana history by visiting the Fortress or Castle of Ljubljana and enjoy the nightlife.

From the Ottoman Empire all the way to contemporary times, Turkey remains a bucket list country to visit.

Istanbul: is a city that is thousands of years old, and that originally was known as Byzantium, and later, Constantinople, before adopting the name Istanbul in the early 20th century. In Istanbul, you will find that architecture, culture and trade routes converge from all over the world to make a wonderful melting pot that is really exhilarating. However, it is also important to be cautious while you explore the city, as there will often be amazing details you can miss out. Things to do in Istanbul are: Visit Hagia Sofia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi palace, Bosporus, Taksim square, Galata tower, Dolmabahce palace, and Maiden Tower among others.