Sarajevo City Hall (Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian: Gradska vijećnica Sarajevo / Градска вијећница Сарајево), known as Vijećnica, is located in the city of Sarajevo. It was designed in 1891 by the Czech architect Karel Pařík, but criticisms by the minister, Baron Béni Kállay, caused him to stop working on the project. It was initially the largest and most representative building of the Austro-Hungarian period […]
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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a mosque in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Built in the 16th century, it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans. Being the central Sarajevo’s mosque since the days of its construction, today it also serves as the main congregational mosque of […]
The Sarajevo Tunnel also known as Tunel spasa (Тунел спаса, English: Tunnel of rescue) and Tunnel of Hope, was a tunnel constructed between March and June 1993 during the Siege of Sarajevo in the midst of the Bosnian War. It was built by the Bosnian Army in order to link the city of Sarajevo, which was entirely cut off by Serbian forces, with Bosnian-held territory on the […]
Baščaršija is Sarajevo‘s old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isaković founded the city. Baščaršija is located on the north bank of the river Miljacka, in the municipality of Stari Grad. On Baščaršija there are several important historic buildings, such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and sahat-kula. Today Baščaršija is the major […]
Kravica Waterfall is a large tufa cascade on the Trebižat River, in the karstic heartland of Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Ljubuški and 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Mostar. Its height is about 25 metres (80 ft) and the radius of the lake in the base of the waterfall is 120 metres (390 ft). Kravica is a popular swimming […]
Čapljina is a city located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located on the border with Croatia a mere 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Adriatic Sea. The river Neretva flows through the city and flows into the Adriatic just over the border. The town’s landmark is a statue of King Tomislav. The Church […]
Ljubuški is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the West Herzegovina Canton, a unit of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It’s here that is located the Kravica cascades, near the settlement of Studenci.
Srebrenik is a city located in Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, near Tuzla. As of 2013, it has a population of 39,678 inhabitants.
Gradačac is a city located in the Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in the northeastern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, roughly 40 km (25 mi) south of the Sava river. As of 2013, it has a population of 41,836 inhabitants. The city is well known for its castle. Thermal springs The […]
Živinice is a city located in Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, south of Tuzla. As of 2013, it has a population of 57,765 inhabitants. Monuments Statue of Josip Broz Tito Monument to dead fighters of Bosnian War Education Nine elementary schools and two high schools.
Livno is a city and the administrative center of Canton 10 of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated on the river Bistrica in the southeastern edge of the Livno Field at the foot of Kruzi plateau which are located beneath the Cincar mountain and rocky hill Crvenice. Livno is the centre of the Canton […]
Tuzla is the third-largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the administrative center of Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, it has a population of 110,979 inhabitants. Tuzla is the economic, cultural, educational, health and tourist centre of northeast Bosnia. It is an educational center and is home to two universities. It is […]
Široki Brijeg is a city and the administrative center of West Herzegovina Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, it had a population of 29,809. Economy Agriculture Agricultural production in the municipality of Široki Brijeg is mostly reduced to the production for their own use on yards and a […]
Bijeljina is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the Republika Srpska entity and is the provincial center of Semberija, a geographic region in the country’s northeast. Bijeljina was designated European city of sport. Semberija is a flat region which is bound by the rivers Sava, Drina and the Majevica mountains. The entire Semberija area is typically an agricultural region which […]
Paola is a town in the Grand Harbour area of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people (November 2005). It is named after its founder, the Grandmaster Antoine de Paule, but is commonly known as Raħal Ġdid, which means “new town” in Maltese. Paola is renowned for the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, its large parish church (the largest church in […]
What better place to learn about Malta’s military history than a hangar full of World War 2 Airplanes? Situated in the former Air Force Station in Ta’Qali, this awesome museum is a treasure trove of engines, models, and other aviation delights harking back to the 1940s, and is an awesome day out for all the […]
SIGHTS San Anton Gardens San Anton Gardens are the gardens at the Palace of San Anton, which is now the official residence of the President of Malta. The gardens were founded in 1623 by the Grand Master of the Order of Saint. Jan, Antoine de Paul. It’s best known from Malta’s gardens. It is filled […]
Fgura is a small place in Malta and can be easily explored within a day. There aren’t many things to do and attractions to visit in this town. Also, being a small town, there are fewer accommodation options. People usually consider making a quick stop here before heading to the neighboring cities. You can halt […]
Mostar is a city and the administrative center of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva The Old Bridge, built by […]
The seaside village of Marsaskala (also referred to as Wied il-Għajn locally) lies in the south east of Malta, very close to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Why it’s worth staying in Marsaskala? Mamo Tower Mamo Tower was built in 1657 by the Mamo family. It can be found in the area known as Tar-Rumi, […]
Things to see and do The City gate: Built in the 18th century, this beautiful gate served as the entrance to the city. Visit the parish church: The parish church dedicated to St. Philip is a museum of architecture, art and sculpture. The current parish church was built in the late seventeenth century. It was […]
Opening Hours for the Public: Monday to Friday 1st June – 15th September: 7.45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 17th September – 30th May: 7.45 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays 8.15 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. History Towards the end of the 18th Century, villages in Malta vied for township status. Thrilled with the presence of Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch for […]
Want to know what life was like in Malta under ancient Roman rule? Then it’s time to check out the magnificent Domvs Romana! OPENING HOURS Monday:1000-1630 Tuesday:1000-1630 Wednesday:1000-1630 Thursday:- Friday:- Saturday:- Sunday:-
Housed in a former religious seminary built by the Knights of Malta, the Wignacourt Museum is located in the quiet town of Rabat. Connected to St Paul’s Grotto, where the Saint is said to have founded Malta’s first Christian community, it is a showcase of artifacts pertaining to the Island’s Christian history. Wignacourt Museum Housed in […]
PLACES OF INTEREST IN RABAT, MALTA. WALKS ACROSS RABAT Yes, just walk across Rabat and you will see countless amount of beautiful places. PARISH CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL Amazingly beautiful Baroque church, built in 17th-century. CASA BERNARD This is 16th-century palazzo, which belonged to famous Maltese family. CHURCHES AND CHAPELS Among many places that are […]
Situated on Malta’s picturesque North coast, in the area of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Qalet Marku tower is the third of thirteen watchtowers constructed during the reign of Grandmaster De Redin. Dating back to 1658, it was built to give warning of approaching pirate ships which were rife in Maltese waters at the time.
OPENING HOURS Monday:0800-2000 Tuesday:0800-1800 Wednesday:0800-1800 Thursday:0800-1800 Friday:0800-1800 Saturday:0800-1800 Sunday:0800-200 Palazzo Parisio is an exceptionally large palazzo with a beautifully lush garden that is open to the public. These gardens are a haven of colour and scents – a perfect testimony to the migration of Italian landscaping, and the merging of cultures between Malta and Southern […]
The Council relies on its facebook page to keep communication with the residents, and anyone interested in the goings on of the locality. The Councils makes regular posts about road closures, power cuts, activities etc. Our offices are open from Monday till Saturday and one can make use of all the services that the Council […]
OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturdayfrom 19:00 to 22:30 With influences taken from all over the world, The Chophouse is the epitome of international cuisine and offers guests either a modern dining room or a heated terrace, both with breathtaking panoramic views of Malta’s Capital. The Chophouse uses only the finest, locally sourced ingredients from local […]
Sights OPENING HOURS Monday:0730-0900 Tuesday:0730-0900 Wednesday:0730-0900 Thursday:0730-0900 Friday:0730-0900 Saturday:0730-0900 Sunday:
Town and seaside resort located on the bay of the same name. It refers to the message of St. Paul, whose ship was to crash here on the way from Crete to Rome. The resort developed from a small fishing village and is now a busy tourist center. There are many hotels, guesthouses and restaurants […]