The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and covers roughly half of the country, including the capital Sarajevo, Mostar, Jajce, Travnik, Konjic, Bihać and Neum on the Adriatic. Ottoman bazaars and Austro-Hungarian boulevards sit beside Herzegovinian stone villages, emerald rivers and the Bjelašnica and Prenj mountains. Prices are low by European standards, the Convertible Mark (BAM) is pegged to the euro, and Sarajevo and Mostar are connected by a scenic road and a daily train.
Top attractions
The most popular and significant attractions in Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina.
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Stari Most (Old Bridge)
Tip: Arrive before 09:00 or after 18:00 to avoid the busiest tour groups · Wear shoes with good grip because the polished stones are very slippery when wet · Divers collect donations before jumping; bring small change in KM · Combine the visit with the mosque minaret view and the Crooked Bridge · The bridge itself is free; only the museum and tower climb charge admission
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Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque
Tip: Visit mid-morning or late afternoon to avoid tour-group peaks · Cover shoulders and knees; a scarf may be lent to women · Check prayer times, as the mosque closes to visitors then · The minaret stairs are steep and narrow; allow time for queues · Carry small BAM notes for the mosque and minaret tickets
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Kriva Ćuprija (Crooked Bridge) and Radobolja Stream
Tip: Visit early morning or evening for calm light and fewer people · Wear shoes with grip, as the stone beside the stream can be wet · Take the stream-bank angle for the best photo of the arch · Free to visit; spend on a terrace coffee rather than a ticket · Pair with Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque, five minutes away
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Muslibegović House
Tip: Visit late morning or late afternoon when tour groups are fewer · Check winter opening hours before travelling · Remove or cover shoes on carpeted floors · Ask the attendant for a short explanation of the house's layout · Avoid flash photography near textiles and carved wood
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Baščaršija
Tip: Arrive in the morning for quiet lanes and good photo light · Return in the evening when lanterns are lit and cafés fill · Compare prices and ask whether copperware is handmade · Carry some BAM cash, as small stalls often prefer it · Tram to the Baščaršija stop costs about BAM 1.80 · Sample ćevapi at several places to compare
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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Tip: Go in the morning, before groups arrive · Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered; scarves may be lent · Avoid prayer times, especially Friday midday · Remove shoes at the door and keep voices low · Carry about BAM 5 in cash for entry
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Latin Bridge
Tip: Visit in the morning for fewer people and clear light · Combine with Baščaršija and the Vijećnica on one walk · Use the quay to get the full-bridge photo angle · Join a walking tour for more context on 1914 · The bridge is free and always open
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Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica)
Tip: Go in late morning for good light on the façade and fewer groups · Check opening hours first because events can close parts of the hall · Bring a camera for the atrium ceiling and the upper balconies · Ask at the entrance about guided tours explaining the library's destruction · Allow time for a drink in the café after the visit
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Svrzo's House
Tip: Visit on a weekday morning for the quietest rooms · Wear shoes that are easy to remove, as footwear is often taken off · Ask the staff for a short guided explanation of the rooms · Check winter opening hours before walking over · Pair with the Morica Han and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque nearby
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War Childhood Museum
Tip: Go on a weekday morning for a calmer visit · Allow time to read the texts, which carry most of the content · Consider the emotional intensity when bringing younger children · Check signs on photography restrictions · Verify seasonal opening hours before the uphill walk
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Practical information
What you need to know before you go.
- Hours
- Museums usually open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 or 18:00; mosques close to visitors at prayer times; outdoor sites are open 24 hours.
- Fees
- Most museums and fortresses cost BAM 5-15 (~$3-9); bridges, bazaars and old towns are free.
- Best Times
- May-June and September-October; start at 08:00-09:00 in Mostar and at Kravice to beat the buses.
- Booking
- No advance booking is needed for most sites; book the ARK D-0 bunker in Konjic ahead and pre-reserve Lukomir transport.
Tips for visiting attractions
Make the most of your sightseeing time.
Arrive at Stari Most before 09:00 or after 18:00 to avoid tour groups.
Carry small BAM notes: many entrances do not take cards.
Cover shoulders and knees for mosque visits.
In summer Kravice entrance is higher; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Allow 3 days for Sarajevo, 1-2 days for Mostar and its surroundings, and 1-2 more for Jajce, Travnik or the Una valley.
Is Mostar worth visiting as a day trip from Sarajevo?
Yes. A train or bus takes 2.5-3 hours each way; staying overnight lets you see Stari Most after the day groups leave.
Are the waterfalls swimmable?
Kravice, the Una pools and Pliva Lake offer swimming in summer; Jajce waterfall is for viewing only.