Craggily beautiful Bosnia and Hercegovina is most intriguing for its East meets West atmosphere born of blended Ottoman and Austro Hungarian histories. Many international visitors still associate the country with the heartbreaking civil war of the 1990s, and several attractions focus on the horrors of that era.
But today, visitors will likely remember the country for its deep, unassuming human warmth, its beautiful mountainscapes and its numerous medieval castle ruins. Apart from modest Neum it lacks beach resorts, but easily compensates with cascading rafting rivers, waterfalls and bargain-value skiing in its mostly mountainous landscapes.
Major drawcards are the reincarnated historic centres of Banja Luka, Sarajevo and Mostar, counterpointing splendid Turkish era stone architecture with quirky bars, inviting street-terrace cafes and a vibrant arts scene. From modern to traditional, from nature to arhitecture, there's so much more to discover in the largely rural hinterland, all at prices that make the country one of Europe's best value destinations.
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