Bihać
Author: Semra Hodžić / Photo: TZ Bihać
the Pearl of Krajina in the Embrace of the Magical Una
ALONG THE BANKS OF ONE OF THE PRETTIEST BOSNIAN-HERZEGOVINIAN RIVERS, THE EMERALDCOLORED UNA RIVER, THE CITY OF BIHAĆ EMERGED A LONG TIME AGO, AS THE PEARL OF KRAJINA AND NORTHWESTERN BOSNIA; THE RESIDENTS OF KRAJINA, WHO ARE KNOWN FOR BEING CORDIAL AND HOSPITABLE, HAVE BEEN PROUD OF BIHAĆ FOR CENTURIES LEGEND ABOUT THE FORMATION OF THE CITY The legend about Krajina has been told for generations; namely that Bika, one of three sisters, the daughters of affluent Krajina resident Dobrica, ordered for it to be built, while her sisters had cities built in other places in the picturesque Bihać basin. The legend says that the city was named Bikće after Bika, and that it was later renamed to Bišće, and then finally it got the name that it bears to this day. The first written records abo-
ut the city were found in the charter of Austro-Croatian king Bela IV from 1260, stating that it was a „city that already existed in that place“. Because its history dates back so far into the past, many peoples left their traces in it, which can be seen through the cultural and historical monuments that this city is full of. Whether you have decided to come for a visit because of its fascinating natural beauty or to see its sights, the time you spend here will be very fulfilled.
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF BIHAĆ Bihać is a charming city surrounded by incredible nature, where during the summer season tourists from all over the world come to enjoy themselves.The Tourism Association has its role in the whole process. It is our wish that in the years to come guests recognize us as a city of friendly people where summer is – a summer of positive energy and smiling people, and the city itself during that time is one of the prettiest postcards of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whether you enjoy the rich program of Bihaćko Ljeto (Summer in Bihać) or you just enjoy going for a stroll listening to the sounds of nature, we wish you a warm welcome and for you to take only the fondest memories from our city. Armin Amidžić, director of the Tourism Association of Bihać
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