UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Unesco world heritage sites

Bosnia and Herzegovina proudly maintains its place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, showcasing locations of exceptional cultural and historical significance. Attracting visitors from around the globe with their unique beauty and historical importance, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina testify to the rich heritage and diversity of its culture.

Among these treasures, the Old Bridge in Mostar symbolizes historical connectivity and architectural mastery, offering a picturesque view of the city that stretches along the Neretva River. Restored after wartime destruction, the bridge now stands as a symbol of peace and resilience.

The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad is another UNESCO-protected landmark, renowned for its remarkable Ottoman architecture and its significance in historical trade routes. This bridge also serves as a powerful reminder of the cultural synthesis that has shaped the region over the centuries.

In addition to these architectural masterpieces, Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to the Stećci—medieval tombstones scattered across various rural locations. These monuments are not just artistic engravings in stone but also vital historical documents that narrate the stories of people in medieval Bosnia.

Each of these sites tells a tale from the past and culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing distant travelers to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of its rich history. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina are not merely tourist attractions; they are a vital part of national identity and pride, playing a crucial role in education and preservation for future generations.

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Old Bridge Mostar
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The Old Bridge in Mostar is one of the most famous and significant monuments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, recognized as...

Mehmed Pasha Sokolović Bridge
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The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, also known as the bridge on the Drina, is one of the most renowned Ottoman...

Janj Forest – Šipovo
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The Janj Forest is a protected natural area located in the municipality of Šipovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has been...

Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno
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Vjetrenica is a cave located in the southwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, near the village of Donje Hočević in...

Radimlja Stećak Necropolis
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Stećci are medieval tombstones located in the Balkans, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They were added to the UNESCO World...

Bishop Necropolis
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The Bishop's Necropolis, located in the settlement of Glavatičevo in the municipality of Konjic, is one of the significant sites...

Kalufi Necropolis
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The Kalufi Necropolis was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. Located in the Krekovi settlement within the...

Borak Necropolis
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The Borak Necropolis is part of the list of medieval necropolises of stećci that were included in the UNESCO World...

Necropolis of Maculje
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The necropolis of stećci Maculje was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. It is located in the...

Necropolis Long Field
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The Dugo Polje Necropolis in Blidinje, part of the Jablanica municipality, is listed among the medieval necropolises of stećci that...

Cemetery Gvozno
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The necropolis of stećci in Gvozni was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. It is located in...

Grebnice Necropolis
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The Grebnice Necropolis was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. This necropolis features 291 tombstones: 218 slabs,...

Necropolis of Bijača
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The necropolis with stećci in the area of Bijača was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2016. It is...

Olovci Necropolis
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The Olovci Necropolis was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. Located in the municipality of Kladanj, it...

Marble Necropolis
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The Mramor Necropolis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. It contains 80 tombstones, including 47 pedestal...

Necropolis Kućarin
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The Kućarin Necropolis was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. It is located in the municipality of...

Necropolis of Stećci in Boljuni
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The necropolis of stećaks in Boljuni was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2016. It is located in the...

Necropolis Umoljani
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The national monument of the Umoljani necropolis was included on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2016 and represents a...

Necropolis in Luburića Field
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The Necropolis of Stećci in Luburić Field, located near Sokoc, is a significant cultural and historical site. This necropolis, which...

Cemetery of Potkuk
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The Potkuk Necropolis was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. It is located in the Bitunje area,...

Necropolis in Bečani
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The necropolis in the village of Bečani, which was declared a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2010 and...

Necropolis Crkvina
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The Crkvina Necropolis was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. It is located in the hamlet of...

Cengic Bara Necropolis
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The Čengića Bara necropolis was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. This site features 52 tombstones, including...

Necropolis Ravanjska Gate
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The Ravanjska Vrata Necropolis was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016. This necropolis, featuring medieval tombstones known...

Sarajevo UNESCO
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UNESCO's tentative list represents an inventory of sites within a country that are deemed suitable for inscription on the UNESCO...

Jajce UNESCO
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UNESCO's Tentative List represents an inventory of sites located within a country's territory that it considers suitable for inclusion on...

Počitelj UNESCO
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UNESCO's tentative or temporary list (a list of potential sites) serves as an inventory of properties located within a country...

Blagaj UNESCO
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UNESCO's tentative or temporary list (list of potential sites) serves as an inventory of goods located within a country's territory...

Blidinje UNESCO
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UNESCO's tentative or provisional list (the list of potential sites) serves as an inventory of properties located within a country’s...

Stolac UNESCO
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UNESCO's tentative or temporary list (the list of potential properties) serves as an inventory of sites within a country that...

Perucica Rainforest
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UNESCO's tentative or provisional list (a list of potential sites) serves as an inventory of properties located within a country's...

Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo
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UNESCO's tentative or provisional list (a list of potential sites) serves as an inventory of sites located within a country...

Martin Brod Una National Park
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The UNESCO Tentative List represents an inventory of sites located within a country that are considered suitable for inclusion on...

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