Bosnia and Herzegovina - Rising from the ashes

Exploring the warn-torn areas of Sarajevo, Mostar and through the mountains.

  • Bridge over troubled water

    This beautiful bridge was finished in 1566 and survived for 427 years before it was demolished in 1993.

    Stari Most, Mostar

  • The big dig

    Sarajevo was surrounded by hostile Serb forces for three years, so an 800 meter long tunnel was dug beneath the runway of NATO-controlled airport.

    Tunnel remains in Sarajevo

  • Here be trinkets

    The Ottoman heritage is ever present in the old quarters.

    Mostar

  • Bridge over troubled water

    The Neretva River divides the city.

    Mostar

  • Echoes of the past

    The old Ottoman bridge from 16th century is unfortunately known as the location for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, kickstarting the first world war.

    Latin Bridge, Sarajevo

  • The big dig

    Sarajevo was surrounded by hostile Serb forces for three years, so an 800 meter long tunnel was dug beneath the runway of NATO-controlled airport.

    Tunnel remains in Sarajevo

  • Holy diver

    Diving from the old bridge, 21 meters into the icy Neretva River, has been an old tradition for ages.

    Diver at Stari Most, Mostar

  • Black as midnight on a moonless night

    Restaurant in Bascarsija district, Sarajevo

  • Into the unknown

    Park Prirode Blidinje