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When to go to Medjugorje: The climate of Medjugorje

The climate of Medjugorje is very similar to that of the Dalmatian coast. The sea is located, as the crow flies, only 30 km from Medjugorje so its climatic influences are quite strong. The country’s position along the Balkan peninsula also entails a certain influence on the part of the continental climate that characterizes the […]

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When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina: The climate

To decide when to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina it is necessary to take into consideration the type of climate that characterizes the region. The climate of Bosnia and Herzegovina is generally continental with cold winters and hot summers. The differences in temperature are high between day and night and between the various seasons. The […]

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Medjugorje: the town where Our Lady appears

Medjugorje is a small town in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, inhabited by ethnic Croats. This small town is located not far from the Croatian border and a few tens of kilometers from the historic city of Mostar. The town is located in a flat area, surrounded by hills, at an altitude of about 200 meters […]

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Mostar: Ottoman center with a characteristic bridge

Mostar is the largest and most important city in Herzegovina. This historic city with over one hundred thousand inhabitants is located along the Neretva River. The name of the city derives from the beautiful bridge (Stari Most) built by the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century over the river that crosses the city. The city […]

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The climate of Medjugorje: when to go to Medjugorje

The Christian pilgrimage center of Medjugorje is located in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This small village is located in a large flat area, surrounded by mountains, a few tens of kilometers from the Adriatic Sea, in a position that is about halfway between the Croatian cities of Split and Dubrovnik. Due to […]

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Medjugorje: a popular Christian pilgrimage site

Medjugorje, until a few decades ago was a remote country of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the former Yugoslavia, located near the city of Mostar. Since 1981 the village has become the place of the most famous apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in recent decades, and since then it has become one of the most […]

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How to get to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Flights to Bosnia

AIRPORTS AND FLIGHTS TO HERZEGOVINA BOSNIA International Transport: The capital Sarajevo can be reached by plane from various European destinations. Sarajevo airport is practically the only functioning international airport in the country. This airport is located just 12 km from the city center and has direct flights to some European cities. The plane is the […]

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Bosnia Herzegovina power plugs and sockets, telephones

BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA DOCUMENTS Travel Documents: To enter in Bosna and Herzegovina you must present your passport or identity card valid for expatriation. EU, American and Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter the country. Driving Licence: To drive in Bosna and Herzegovina you need to be in possession of the your national driving […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina attractions: what to see in Bosnia

Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a fast growing activity. After the vicissitudes of the civil war, the country has equipped itself with first-rate infrastructures and tourist structures. The country is interesting thanks to its multiple ethnic groups, cultures and religions, which are reflected in the architecture of cities such as Mostar, Sarajevo and Počitelj. […]

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The climate of Bosnia Herzegovina: when to go to Bosnia

The climate of Bosnia-Herzegovina is continental with Mediterranean influences in the areas closest to the coast, it is characterized by warm summers and cold, snowy winters, temperatures have high annual excursions and rainfall is abundant, well distributed in each month of the year, which vary, depending on the zone, from 1,000 to 2,500 mm annually. […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: natural beauty, culture and religion

Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosna i Hercegovina) is a state, which emerged from the dissolution of Yugoslavia. It consists of three regions: The Republika Srpska (Serbian Republic), the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the District of Brčko. The national capital is Sarajevo. The most important tourist places are the city of Mostar and the pilgrimage […]