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Jajce

Located in the heart of Central Bosnia Canton, Jajce is one of the most significant historical towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded by Duke Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić in the late 14th century, it soon became the capital of the Bosnian kings. It was here, in 1461, that the last Bosnian king, Stjepan Tomašević, was crowned. Over the centuries, Jajce has preserved its unique blend of medieval heritage, Ottoman influences, and modern history associated with the AVNOJ assembly.

Today, Jajce is a true open-air museum. Its impressive fortress, royal court, catacombs, Temple of Mithras, and Franciscan Monastery all bear witness to its rich past. The town’s most distinctive feature is its magnificent waterfall located in the very center, making Jajce one of the few places in the world where history and nature meet in such a spectacular way.

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Balkana Lake
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Balkana Lake

Balkana Lake is a true gem of western Bosnia, set on the slopes of Mount Lisina, just four to five kilometres from…

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The canyon of the Cvrcka River
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The canyon of the Cvrcka River

The canyon of the Cvrcka River is one of the wildest and least known canyons in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, located between…

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Plivski Waterfall
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Plivski Waterfall

Believe it or not, Jajce is the only city in the world that can boast a magnificent waterfall right in its very…

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Mills on the Pliva
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Mills on the Pliva

These fairy-tale watermills on the Pliva River represent one of the most recognizable motifs of tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is…

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Pliva Lake
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Pliva Lake

The Pliva Lakes – Veliko (Great) and Malo (Small) Pliva Lake – are among the most beautiful and largest natural lakes in…

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Jajce Fortress
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Jajce Fortress

Jajce Fortress rises on a karst hill above the confluence of the Pliva and the Vrbas and forms the historic core of…

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AVNOJ Museum
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AVNOJ Museum

The Museum of the Second AVNOJ Session in Jajce is one of the most significant historical institutions in BiH and one of…

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Esma Sultanija Mosque
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Esma Sultanija Mosque

The Esma Sultanija Mosque, built in the mid-18th century (1749), is one of the most valuable sacred buildings in Jajce and the…

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