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TRAVEL / DESTINATIONS / ADVENTURE

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IZLETI / EXCURSIONS: TUZLA, JAJCE, FOČA, PALE, SARAJEVO

THE TOP 10 ADVENTURES IN HERZEGOVINA INTERVJU / INTERVIEW: NAĐA LUTVIKADIĆ FOČO

SADRŽAJ INTERVJUI I PRIČE Nađa Lutvikadić Fočo, rukovoditeljica Sektora za upravljanje promocijom u BH Telecomu Furam svoj film 18 KOLUMNA - RED AFRICA TRAVEL Posljednji dani Franca i Sofije 24 MOJA ČUDESNA ZEMLJA, BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA Sarajevo za djecu 34 Balkanska Kalifornija – 10 vrhunskih avantura u Hercegovini 36 Jajce – Užitak kojeg ćete teško nadmašiti 48 5 manifestacija koje ne trebate propustiti u Jajcu ovog ljeta 52 Tuzla – Vaša destinacija za ljetovanje u BiH 56 RS – Avanture na krilima slobode 60 10 razloga zašto posjetiti Foču 66 Pale – Hiljadu slika – jedna priča 73

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PREDSTAVLJAMO Festival narcisa - Mirisna oaza kod Posušja 82 USPJEŠNE PRIČE Adnan Drnda Fotograf mističnog podvodnog svijeta 78 FOTO EDITORIJAL Eldin Imamović Oduvijek zaljubljen u Bosnu i Hercegovinu 84

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CONTENTs INTERVIEWS AND STORIES Nađa Lutvikadić Fočo, Head of Promotion Management Sector at BH Telecom I Live by My Own Rules 21 COLUMN - RED AFRICA TRAVEL

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Franz and Sophie’s Last Days 27 MY MAGICAL COUNTRY, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Sarajevo for Kids 35 The Balkan California - The Top 10 Adventures in Herzegovina 37 Jajce - Wonderful Experience You Are Unlikely to Surpass 51 5 Events You Should Not Miss Out on in Jajce This Summer 54 Tuzla - Your Summer Holiday Destination in B&H 58 RS - Adventures on the Wings of Freedom 63 10 Reasons to Visit Foča 67 Pale – A Thousand Pictures – One Story 76 INTRODUCING Daffodil Festival - A Fragrant Oasis Near Posušje 83 SUCCESS STORIES Adnan Drnda Photographing the Mystical World Below the Surface 80 PHOTO EDITORIAL Eldin Imamović In Love with Bosnia and Herzegovina for as Long as He Can Remember 84

IMPRESSUM

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Izvor Miljacke / Spring of Miljacka

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Uvodnik Intro Dragi čitatelji,

Dear readers,

vjerovatno se svi radujemo ljetu kao nekada kada smo bili djeca. Žudimo za suncem, odmorom, dugim danima i toplim noćima. Ljeti smo uvijek opušteniji, sretniji, i svaki slobodan trenutak bezbrižno provodimo vani želeći da traju što duže.

We are all probably looking forward to the summer just like we did when we were kids. We are longing for the sun, relaxation, long days and warm nights. In summer, we always feel more relaxed than usual, we are happier, and we spend each given moment of free time outside, carefree, wishing each of those moments could go on for as long as possible.

Iskoristite ovo ljeto da vaše škrinje uspomena napunite do vrha! Iskusite avanture koje vam predlažemo u novom broju, otkrijte skrovita i na novi način doživite poznata mjesta širom Bosne i Hercegovine, te prihvatite izazove koje smo pred vas stavili, i sigurno ćete u ovom ljetu uživati i dugo ga pamtiti!

Be sure to fill your memory chests to the tippy top this summer! Experience the adventures we bring to you in the present issue of the magazine, see familiar places throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina in a new way, accept the challenges we have put before you, and you will enjoy this summer and cherish the memories you make for a lifetime!

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Colours of the Season

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NOVOSTI / NEWS

PRAČA – NOVI PARK PRIRODE U BIH Park prirode Prača novo je zaštićeno područje u Bosni i Hercegovini klisurasto – kanjonske doline istoimene rijeke, obuhvatajući pri tom i pećine Govješticu i Banju Stijenu. Prača spada u park prirode kategorije 5, tačnije spada u zaštićene pejzaže i nosi naziv “Park prirode Prača.

Temelj vrijednosti ovog prirodnog parka čini upravo kanjonska dolina rijeke Prače, koja ima veliki broj podzemnih oblika kraškog reljefa. Najvažniji među njima su pećinski sistemi Govještice. Pećina Banja Stijena karakteristična je po svom velikom bogatstvu i raznovrsnosti pećinskog nakita. Također, zastupljen je i znatan broj endemičnih biljki i reliktnih vrsta ptica u okolini kanjona Prače.

PROMOCIJA SARAJEVA NA SAJMU TURIZMA ATM DUBAI 2021.

Turistička zajednica Kantona Sarajevo je na sajmu turizma ATM Dubai 2021. od 16-19. maja, predstavila turističku ponudu i potencijale Kantona Sarajevo i Bosne i Hercegovine na prestižnom sajmu turizma Arabian Travel Market, zajedno sa suizlagačima iz privatnog turističkog sektora. Ovo je prvi svjetski sajamski događaj koji se uživo održao od proljeća 2020. godine, ali uz stroge epidemiološke mjere i ograničen broj posjetilaca. Furaj.ba magazin bio je dio promotivnog materijala na ovom 10

PRAČA—A NEW NATURE PARK IN B&H Prača Nature Park is a newly protected area in Bosnia and Herzegovina covering the area of the Prača River canyon valley including Govještica and Banja Stijena caves. Prača is classified as category 5 nature park, or to be more precise it is a protected landscape and it is called “Prača Nature Park”. The value of this natural park is the canyon valley of the Prača River with a large number of subsurface forms of karst topography. The most important is the Govještica Cave System. Banja Stijena Cave is quite specific due to a large number and great variety of cave decorations. Moreover, a considerable number of endemic plants and relict bird species can be found in the area of the Prača River canyon.

PROMOTION OF SARAJEVO AT ATM DUBAI 2021 Sarajevo Canton Tourism Community, along with a number of private travel and tourism companies, promoted Sarajevo Canton’s and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s tourist offer and resources at the prestigious Travel and Tourism Trade Show Dubai 2021. Held from 16-19 of May this year, ATM Dubai is the first global travel and tourism event of its kind to have taken place in-person since spring 2020 strictly adhering to the health and safety guidelines and with a limited number of visitors. Furaj.ba magazine was included in the promotional material presented at the event.

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BORAČKO JEZERO ĆE ZABLISTATI OVOG LJETA Jedno od omiljenih kupališta Bosanaca i Hercegovaca, Boračko jezero kod Konjica, ove godine će postati još atraktivnije. Općina Konjic planira kompletno uređenje plaža. U javnom konkursu navedena je duga lista planiranih radova: bit će postavljene nove klupe i tuševi, uredit će se skakaonice kao i javni toalet. Posjetioci će moći očekivati i nove kabine za presvlačenje. Planirano je i asfaltiranje pristupnih cesti, kao i proširenje parkinga.

U KAPETANOVU KULU U BIHAĆU SE VRAĆA MUZEJ Nakon više od deset godina, stalne muzejske postavke će ponovo krasiti unutrašnji ambijent Kapetanove kule u Bihaću. U toku su pripreme muzejskih postavki. Muzej Kapetanova kula koji djeluje u sklopu Muzeja Unsko-sanskog kantona godinama je bio zatvoren za posjetioce. Nalazi se u strogom centru grada Bihaća, na mjestu koje je pored turbeta i tornja crkve sv. Ante Padovanskog najčešća polazna tačka za turističke rute.

CAPTAIN’S TOWER IN BIHAĆ IS TO HOST A MUSEUM ONCE AGAIN After more than a decade, permanent museum exhibits will be placed on display inside the Captain’s Tower in Bihać. Exhibits are currently being prepared for display. Captain’s Tower Museum, which is part of the Una-Sana Museum, has been closed for visitors for years. It is situated right in the heart of the city of Bihać. Apart from the small mausoleum and the tower of the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, this location is most commonly used as the starting point for city sightseeing tours.

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BORAČKO LAKE WILL SHINE THIS SUMMER Boračko Lake near Konjic, one of the most popular places to swim in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will become even more attractive this year. The Konjic Municipality plans to completely revamp the lake’s beaches. Its public invitation to bid provides a long list of works to be performed: new benches, showers, diving boards and public toilets are to be installed. Visitors will also be able to make use of the new outdoor changing rooms.

The plan is to also asphalt access roads and expand the car park.

Bajking Aplikacija Prva u BiH sa kojom osvajate nagrade dok vozite bicikl!

Da li vozite bicikl?

Onda je ova aplikacija idealna za vas! Vozite i skupljate bodove koje ćete moći mijenjati za nagrade po vašoj želji.

Predstavljanje aplikacije je u junu, a događaj će svečano otvoriti Amel Tuka. Pozivamo vas da nam se pridružite i možda baš vi osvojite bicikl koji ćemo dijeliti na eventu.

Da budete u toku sa svim novostima i nagradama zapratite Facebook i Instagram profil @bajking_app!

Vidimo se na promociji, jer svi ste pozvani!

NOVOSTI / NEWS

BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA DOBILA OZNAKU #SAFETRAVEL BiH je dobila oznaku #SafeTravel destinacije Svjetskog vijeća za turizam i putovanje (WTTC), nakon što je preuzela i usvojila njihov COVID-19 vodič i smjernice, u kojem su detaljno razrađeni koraci i postupanja tokom pandemije u industriji turizma.

Dobivanjem ove međunarodne oznake, Bosna i Hercegovina kao država pokazuje da je odlučna da se pozicionira na međunarodnom tržištu, kao i da prati svjetske trendove kada je turizam u pitanju. Ovo je prvi, ali ključni korak u postizanju oporavka turističke industrije i vraćanju povjerenja međunarodnim putnicima u sektor turizma.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA RECEIVES THE #SAFETRAVEL LABEL Having accepted and adopted the Covid-19 pandemic guidelines and protocols created by the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC), which lay down detailed steps and actions to be taken for health protection in tourism during the pandemic, Bosnia and Herzegovina received its #SafeTravel label. By receiving this international label, Bosnia and Herzegovina as a country proved that it is determined to gain a position in the international market and that it follows global trends in the tourism industry.

This is the first but essential step in recovering the tourism industry and regaining the trust of international travellers in the travel industry.

ZIPLINE “BITKA NA NERETVI” – NOVA ATRAKCIJA JABLANICE

“BATTLE ON THE NERETVA RIVER” ZIP LINE—A NEW ATTRACTION IN JABLANICA

Osmog maja, na dan kada je i simbolično obilježavanje 78. godišnjice “Bitke na Neretvi”, u Jablanici je otvorena nova adrenalinska atrakcija – zipline s imenom jedne od najčuvenijih bitaka iz Drugog svjetskog rata. Zipline Bitka na Neretvi je atraktivan zipline poligon u dužini od 168 metara. Početna lokacija je uz parking Muzeja Bitka za ranjenike na Neretvi pored caffe-bar Narona.

Uživajte u adrenalinskom spustu, a zauzvrat ćete dobiti avanturu za pamćenje i savršeno mjesto za fotografiju!

On 8 May, the day when the 78th anniversary of the “Battle on the Neretva River” is symbolically celebrated, a new adrenaline attraction was presented in Jablanica—a zip line bearing the name of one of the most famous battles of the Second World War. Battle on the Neretva River Zip Line is an attractive zip line and it is 168 metres in length.

The starting point is located near the cark park of the Battle for the Wounded on the Neretva River Museum, next to the Narona Café Bar. Enjoy the adrenaline ride down the zip line for an adventure of a life time and the perfect photography location!

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METROPOLA NEKRETNINE NOW IN THE STUP NEIGHBOURHOOD In March this year, Metropola nekretnine, the Sarajevo-based real estate agency, opened its first branch office in the Ilidža Municipality. Aiming to be closer and of service to the residents of the newly built residential buildings springing up in this part of our metropolis, it plans to increase its agents’ presence and expand its activities across this municipality and, hopefully, raise sellers’ awareness about the benefits of hiring committed and professional real estate agents. It is located in the new residential complex called Boulevard at 279 Džemala Bijedića Street, Block A3.

METROPOLA NEKRETNINE OD SADA I NA STUPU U martu ove godine, na području općine Ilidža, agencija Metropola nekretnine doo Sarajevo je otvorila svoju prvu podružnicu. S namjerom da budu bliže i na usluzi stanarima novih naselja, koja se velikom brzinom podižu u donjem dijelu naše metropole, otvaranjem podružnice će povećati prisutnost i širiti svoj način rada na području cijele općine Ilidža, čime će, nadaju se, između ostalog i podići svijest prodavaca o prednostima korištenja usluga ozbiljnog i profesionalnog posrednika.

Podružnica se nalazi u rezidencijalnom kompleksu Bulevar, na adresi Džemala Bijedića br. 279, Lamela A3

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USPJEŠNE PRIČE / SUCCESS STORIES

DAMIR IMAMOVIĆ NAJBOLJI UMJETNIK EVROPE

VEDAD MEŠANOVIĆ - NA FORBESOVOJ LISTI NAJUTJECAJNIJIH MLADIH LJUDI

Britanski muzički magazin Songlines proglasio je bosanskohercegovačkog interpretarora sevdalinki Damira Imamovića najboljim umjetnikom Evrope. Songlines je inače najznačajniji magazin u oblasti muzičkih tradicija svijeta, a Imamović je bio nominiran u dvije kategorije: Best Artist i Europe (sa Sam Lee, Mariza i Cocanha). Još jedan je to u nizu međunarodnih uspjeha Imamovića i njegovog albuma „Singer of Tales“ koji je također proglašen najboljim u Evropi, te koji je osvojio vrhove evropskih top ljestvica i donio Imamoviću brojne značajne nagrade i priznanja.

Sarajlija Vedad Mešanović (29) našao se ove godine na Forbesovoj listi 30 najutjecajnijih ljudi mlađih od 30 godina na kojoj su se našli uspješni poduzetnici, inovatori i vizionari sa fokusom na oblast finansija. Osnivač je kompanije Block Insight koja stoji iza pružanja usluga klijentima koji se bave digitalnim valutama s ciljem da smanje broj finansijskih i investicijskih prevara u oblasti digitalnih valuta, te da pomognu poduzetnicima da predstave svoje projekte iz tog sektora, kao i da razumiju rizike i koristi koje idu uz njih.

DAMIR IMAMOVIĆ

VEDAD MEŠANOVIĆ - ON FORBES

THE BEST EUROPEAN ARTIST

LIST OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG PEOPLE

Songlines, the British-based music magazine, named Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sevdalinka singer Damir Imamović the best European artist. Songlines is the leading world music magazine. He was nominated in two categories: for the “Best Artist”, and for the “Best Artist of Europe” along with Sam Lee, Mariza and Cocanha. This is yet another success for Imamović and his album “Singer of Tales” which won the „European Album of the Year Award“ and made it to the top of the international charts. Thanks to this album, Imamović won various other awards and recognitions.

The Sarajevo-born Vedad Mešanović (29) was featured among the latest Forbes list of the world’s 30 most influential people under the age of 30 together with successful entrepreneurs, innovators and visionaries focusing on FinTech. He founded Block Insight with the idea to reduce the amount of investment scam and financial fraud in the blockchain industry, and to help entrepreneurs pitch their projects to investors and understand the risks and benefits associated with cryptocurrencies.

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MAJA JURIĆ - NAJBOLJA DRAMSKA

ADIS KUTKUT BILLAIN

Glumica Maja Jurić iz Sarajeva osvojila je vrhovnu nagradu (Diamond Award) u kategoriji najbolja dramska glumica na New York Film Festivalu za ulogu u filmu "Te mračne noći režisera Francoisa Lunela. Riječ je o filmu u bosansko-francuskoj koprodukciji koji govori o ženi u kontekstu. Ova bosanskohercegovačka glumica sa zagrebačkom adresom u svojoj dosadašnjoj karijeri niže zapažene uloge kako u bh. tako i u stranim projektima, poput uloge u seriji "Love, Lies And Records" čiju produkciju potpisuje BBC.

Bosanskohercegovački drum&bass producent Adis Kutkut Billain osvojio je nagradu za najboljeg regionalnog izvođača godine. Nagrada Ambasador ove godine je dodijeljena u 28 kategorija, a dodjela nagrade koju organizira udruga Klubska kultura, okupila je u Opatiji predstavnike elektronske muzičke scene iz čitave Hrvatske koji su došli preuzeti nagradu, nastupiti na svečanoj dodjeli ili podržati kolege. Billain je osvojio nagradu Ambasador elektronske muzike.

GLUMICA NA NEW YORK FILM FESTIVALU

REGIONALNI IZVOĐAČ GODINE

MAJA JURIĆ - THE BEST DRAMA

ADIS KUTKUT BILLAIN

The Sarajevo-born actress Maja Jurić won Best Actress Award (Diamond Award) at the New York Film Festival for her performance in “Those Dark Nights”. Directed

by François Lunel, this Bosnian and French co-production tells the story of a woman in context. Maja Jurić, who was born in Bosnia and Her zegovina but lives in Zagreb, Croatia, has had a lot of successful in her acting career so far, both in Bosnian and Herzegovinian and foreign projects, including a role in “Love, Lies and Records” a British drama series produced by the BBC.

Adis Kutkut Billain, a drum and bass producer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, won the best regional artist of the year award. The Ambassador award was presented in 28 categories this year, and the music awards ceremony, which was hosted by Klubska kultura in Opatija, gathered electronic music artists from all over Croatia. They attended the event to receive the award, perform or support their fellow musicians. Billain was presented the Electronic Music Ambassador Award.

ACTRESS AT THE NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL

THE BEST REGIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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INTERVJU / INTERVIEW

NAĐA LUTVIKADIĆ FOČO, rukovoditeljica Sektora za upravljanje promocijom u BH Telecomu

Furam svoj film

“JOŠ UVIJEK SE TRAŽIM I NANOVO UPOZNAJEM” Razgovarala: Elma Zećo / Foto: Irfan Redžović 18

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21. vijeku sve je više žena koje osvajaju vrhove različitih poslovnih i društvenih sfera, predstavljajući svojim obrazovanjem ogroman potencijal za stručne i rukovodeće pozicije u preduzećima. One se s punim pravom bore za moć odlučivanja i uspijevaju razviti atraktivniju poslovnu kulturu koja rađa bolje poslovne rezultate.

Na ovaj način most BH Telecoma s javnošću gradi već godinama Nađa Lutvikadić Fočo, a tim koji predvodi stvara kampanje koje se pamte i iznenađuju. U svijesti potrošača BH Telecom stoga se nije pozicionirao samo kao jedna od najjačih kompanija u BiH – to je bh. gigant među operaterima čiji se proizvodi moraju imati.

ČVRSTI OSLONAC Vaše ime ne vežemo samo na javnoj sceni za dugogodišnji rad u BH Telecomu nego, prije svega, za javni dojam o ovoj kompaniji koji stičemo kroz različite kampanje. Koliko požrtvovanosti zahtijeva Vaša funkcija, te koliko ste često u prilici da se borite za svoje ideje, uzimajući u obzir kompleksnost svih velikih preduzeća?

- Mi, kao pojedinci, prolazni smo u odnosu na kompanije, brendove, ideje i projekte u kojima učestvujemo, ili na kojima radimo. Imam sreću da radim posao koji povezuje stvari koje volim – komunikaciju i promociju, tako da često osjećam da ne radim, nego da ulažem energiju iščekujući finalni proizvod i reakciju na njega. Borba za ideje je prisutna i u velikim i u malim sistemima, ali je bez sumnje borba kompleksnija u korporacijama zbog procedura i nivoa odlučivanja, što nosi i svojevrsnu draž. Najvaž�nije je imati dobre kolege i saradnike, uz slobodu povremenog izlaska iz okvira. Prvenstveno mislim na ljude koji nisu samo kreativni, profesionalni i odgovorni, nego i pozitivno zrače na svoje okruženje, izvlačeći iz nas kreativni potencijal kao i najbolje profesionalne i ljudske vrijednosti.

Svi se slažu da je pandemija radikalno uticala na ulaganje u promociju.

Kako BH Telecom u tom smislu prolazi kroz ovaj period?

- Ponosno mogu reći da smo jedna od rijetkih kompanija koja tokom pandemije nije prekinula aktivnosti promocije. Sarađivali smo s brojnim domaćim medijima i partnerima, svjesni da pandemija neće vječno trajati i da život moramo nastaviti. Članovi No Limit Festivala su to prepoznali proglasivši BH Telecom za oglašivača godine 2020. Trudimo se biti partner za sva vremena – partner koji podražava prvenstveno domaću produkciju i medije s ciljem plasiranja odgovarajuće poruke.

“Povodom Dana BH Telecoma planiramo promovirati novi projekat na kojem dugo radimo. Sigurna sam da će imati značajan odjek u javnosti.”

Postoji li projekat na kojem trenutno ‘krčkate’ puni ushićenja?

- Povodom Dana BH Telecoma planiramo promovirati novi projekat na kojem dugo radimo. Sigurna sam da će ima� ti značajan odjek u javnosti. Za sada mogu reći samo da se radi o projektu koji vjerodostojno oslikava naše opredjeljenje da promoviramo dobre priče.

Ko je Vama desna ruka u poslu?

- Uglavnom, žene. I pokoji muškarac. To je jedan tim ljudi koji me inspirira, kritizira po potrebi, daje iskrene savjete. Na njih se mogu osloniti u svakoj situaciji.

MOJA INSPIRACIJA S obzirom na Vaše iskustvo u PR industriji, Vi ste rado viđen predavač na edukativnim predavanjima. Na koji način predstavljate polaznici-

ma posao za koji su se opredijelili?

- Najljepši dio mog radnog angažma� na su predavanja iz oblasti komu�nikacija, javnog nastupa i odnosa s javnošću. Energija koju razmijenimo postaje odličan motivator za istraživanje novih caseova i alata koje mogu koristiti na predavanjima. Rekla bih da je u ovom slučaju posao pronašao mene, jer sam od djetinjstva bila glasni borac za ljudska prava, uglavnom žrtava, i njihov predstavnik, zastupala sam svoj razred i preuzimala na sebe brojne druge aktivnosti koje su iziskivale govorničke vještine. Tokom srednje škole – bilo je to vrijeme rata – zaposlila sam se na Radiju M i tako uplovila u svijet medija, a potom i odnosa s javnošću, gdje prirodno ugra�đujem svoje osobine u sve poslove kojeg radim.

Za koju stvar ste se najviše morali boriti u karijeri?

- Najviše sam se borila dokazujući suštinu i važnost komunikacije, odnosa s javnošću, koliko im je važno pristupiti strateški, a ne ad hoc.

Vjerujem da su to ljudi na našim prostorima konačno počeli ispravno razumijevati.

Ko Vas je uvijek motivirao i pokretao kroz život?

- Primarno su to dobri ljudi sa životnim iskustvom. Moji roditelji, moja sestra koja je preživjela ranjavanje, njena borba s kojom se, u mojim očima, s lahkoćom nosi, moj brat koji je uvijek spreman pomoći, moj suprug, koji mi je pomogao da postanem bolja osoba, moja djeca, moji prijatelji, pa čak i nepoznati ljudi na društvenim mrežama nad čijim se interesantnim objavama zamislim i izvučem iz njih pouku, ali i ljudi na ulici kao i sama priroda. Sve oko mene me oblikuje svakodnevno.

Kako preživljavate padove?

- Prikupim snagu, udahnem, nasmijem se i ustanem. Padovi su sastavni dio života. Sve dok nije zdravlje u pitanju, lahko je ustati i krenuti ispočetka.

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VJEČITO TRAGAM I ISTRAŽUJEM NEOTKRIVENO Koliko je za Vas izazovno napraviti balans između privatnog i poslovnog života, te pod budnim okom držati svaki trenutak odrastanja djece?

- Do sada uspijevam nekako. Ključna je organizicija vremena i obaveza.

Nekad davno sam se smijala slušajući u Aziji o modulu upravljanja vremenom. Pitala sam se šta će to meni, dok danas koristim svo stečeno znanje, uključujući i savjete prijateljica. Napravim male ‘izlete’, ali i taj ‘nered’ donese nešto novo. Ipak, nismo mašine, nego bića koja zaslužuju promjenu koja će ih oplemeniti.

Postoje li destinacije na koje se rado otisnete s porodicom?

- Putovanja su naša porodična investicija i mnogo se trudimo oko izbora lokacije i sadržaja. Djeca su navikla na daleka putovanja, raduju se susretima s novim kulturama i njima namijenjenom sadržaju. Suprug je apsolutni pobjednik u izboru zanimljivih lokacija koje nisu turistički potrošene, a uvijek se potrudi da i moja znatiželja za ostacima starih civilizacija bude zadovoljena. Vodim se mudrom mišlju da se posebno znanje dobija na putovanjima, stoga vječito tragam i istražujem neotkriveno.

Pamtite li neku zanimljivu anegdotu s putovanja?

- Anegdota ima uvijek, ali prespavani jutarnji let iz Larnake mi je ostao u sjećanju kao simpatična trauma (smijeh).

Kako biste strancima koje susrećete na putovanjima opisali BiH? - Divna zemlja, puna prirodnih ljepota, odlične i jeftine hrane, sadržaja za sve generacije, ali i dobrih ljudi koji je mnogo vole. BiH je srdačna, u nju je svako dobrodošao.

Koje vrijednosti su Vaša vjerna pratnja na životnom putu?

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- Iskrenost, hrabrost, sloboda i znatiželja. Još uvijek se tražim i nanovo upoznajem.

NAĐA LUTVIKADIĆ FOČO, Head of Promotion Management Sector at BH Telecom

I Live by

My Own Rules I’M STILL DISCOVERING WHO I REALLY AM AND GETTING TO KNOW MYSELF OVER AND OVER AGAIN Interviewed by: Elma Zećo / Photo: Irfan Redžović

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he 21st century has seen a growing number of women assuming leadership roles in various areas of business and society, and thanks to their education they have a tremendous potential for occupying professional and managerial positions in business entities. They have been struggling to

take the decision-making power in their own hands and rightly so. They have also been successful in creating a more effective business culture to deliver better business results.

That is the way Nađa Lutvikadić Fočo has been building a bridge between BH Telecom and the general public

for years. She is in charge of a team that creates memorable and surprising promotional campaigns. At the back of the mind of its customers, BH Telecom does not only rank as one of the most successful companies in B&H, it is also a telcom giant with must-have products.

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STRONG SUPPORT We don’t associate your name only with the work you have been doing for BH Telecom in the public arena for years, but more than anything else, we associate it with the public impression we get about this company through various promotional campaigns. How much self-sacrifice does your position require, and how often do you find yourself in the position to fight for your ideas, having in mind the complexity of any large company?

- We, as individuals, are impermanent compared to companies, brands, ideas, and the projects we partake in or work on. I’m fortunate to be in the job that I’m in, the job which brings together the things I’m passionate about—communication and promotion—so it frequently doesn’t feel like working; instead, it feels like I’m putting my energy into eagerly waiting for the final product to be released and the customers’ reactions to it. People fight for their ideas both in large and small organisations, but the fight is undoubtedly quite complex in corporations due to a large number of procedures and various decision-making levels, which brings with it a certain charm. What matters the most is to have good co-workers and colleagues, and freedom to occasionally think outside the box. I’m primarily talking about people who aren’t just creative, professional and responsible, but who also radiate positive energy around them bringing out our creative potential and our best professional practices and human values.

Everyone agrees that the Coronavirus pandemic has had a radical impact on investments in promotional activities. How does BH Telecom make the best of the current circumstances in this regard?

- I’m proud to say that we’re one of the rare companies that haven’t cancelled their promotional activities. We’ve been working together 22

with a wide range of national media outlets and partners well aware that the pandemic will not last forever and that we’ve got to move on with our lives. Members of the No Limit Festival acknowledged that by declaring BH Telecom as the winner of the 2020 Advertiser of the Year Award. We’re trying to establish permanent partnerships and be the partner who primarily supports national production companies and media outlets with the aim of getting appropriate messages across.

Is there a project you’re currently “brewing up” with vigour?

- On the occasion of the BH Telecom Days event, we’re planning to promote a new project we’ve been working on for a long time. I’m con-

“On the occasion of the BH Telecom Days event, we’re planning to promote a new project we’ve been working on for a long time. I’m convinced that it’ll generate a high level of public interest. .” vinced that it’ll generate a high level of public interest. For now, I can only say that it’s a project that truthfully reflects our determination to promote positive stories.

Who’s your right-hand person in business?

- Women, for the most part. And a few men. It’s a team of people who inspire me, criticise me as needed, and give honest advice. They support me whenever I need it.

MY INSPIRATION Given the experience you’ve got in public relations, audiences are happy to hear you speak at seminars. How

do you present to the attendees what the job they’ve chosen as their profession is about?

- The best part of my job are the lectures I give on various topics related to communications, performing in public, and public relations. The energy I exchange with the audiences becomes a great motivation for me to learn about new cases and tools that I can use for future lectures. I’d say that the job I’m in found me, because ever since I was a child I’ve been a vocal advocate for human rights, mainly on the side of the victims, and their representative. I represented my class at school and took on other engagements that required public speaking skills.

While I was in secondary school— during the Bosnian war—I got a job at the Radio M station and entered the world of media outlets, and then the world of public relations, and that’s where my skills naturally blend in with everything I do.

What have you fought for the hardest in your career?

- Proving what the essence of communication is, and why communication and public relations are important, is something I’ve fought for the hardest. The key is to use them strategically, and not ad hoc. I believe that people here have finally begun to understand this properly.

Who’s always kept you motivated and driven in your life?

- Essentially, good people with considerable life experience. My parents, my sister who survived being shot, the way she deals with it so effortlessly, as I see it, my brother who’s always ready to help, my husband who’s helped me become a better person, my children, my friends, even the total strangers on social media whose interesting posts make me wonder about things and draw lessons from, but also people in the streets, and nature itself.

Every single day everything around me shapes me into the person I am.

How do you pull yourself back up from failure?

- I collect my strength, breathe in, smile, and get back up. Failure is an inevitable part of life. As long as it’s not about your health, it’s easy to get back on your feet and start all over again.

I’M ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR AND EXPLORING THE UNEXPLORED To what extent do you find it challenging to balance between your private and professional life and to maintain a constant vigil over your children as they’re growing up?

- I’ve somehow managed so far. The key is to keep your time and engagements organised. There was a time in Asia when I had a laugh about a time management module. I thought to myself, what would I need it for? Now, I use all the knowledge I’ve gained, including advice my fe-

male friends give me. I make small “trips” occasionally, but even the “mess” I create brings along something new. We’re not machines after all; we’re human beings deserving of a change that’ll enrich us.

Are there some destinations you love to head out to with your family?

- We as a family invest in travelling, and we put in a lot of effort in choosing travel locations and things to do there. The children have gotten used to going on long journeys, they look forward to getting to know the new cultures and experiencing the activities suitable for them. My husband is the absolute winner in choosing interesting locations that aren’t too touristy, but he always makes it a point to satisfy my curiosity when it comes to exploring the remains of ancient civilisations. I’m guided by a wise thought that I agree with: the knowledge we acquire when we travel is special, so I’m always on the lookout for and exploring the unexplored.

Is there an amusing travel anecdote that you can remember?

- There are always some anecdotes, but the morning flight from Larnaca that I overslept is the one that stuck with me as an interesting trauma (laughs).

How would you describe B&H to the people you meet when you travel abroad?

- It’s a gorgeous country full of natural wonders, tasty and low-priced food, activities suitable for people of all ages, but also a country of good-hearted people who love their homeland. B&H is a warm-hearted country and everyone’s welcome to come there.

What are the core personal values you live by?

- Sincerity, courage, freedom and curiosity. I’m still discovering who I really am and getting to know myself over and over again.

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Autor kolumne: Anita Barjaktarević, RED AFRICA TRAVEL

Posljednji dani

Franca i Sofije

IAKO SE TREĆI SVIJET KORISTI KAO POGRDNI IZRAZ, FRAZA JE STVORENA KAKO BI OPISALA NACIJE SVIJETA KOJE SU ODBILE SLIJEDITI NARACIJU O HLADNOM RATU, ODBIJAJUĆI DA BUDU ZAVISNE I PODREĐENE DRŽAVE, ILI SOVJETSKOM SAVEZU NA ISTOKU, ILI SJEDINJENIM DRŽAVAMA NA ZAPADU. NJIHOVA HISTORIJA DALA IM JE SNAGU DA ODBIJU DA NJIMA UPRAVLJAJU VANJSKE SILE, A NEKI DOGAĐAJI NAPRAVILI SU POTPUNI ZAOKRET, POPUT ATENTATA NA NADVOJVODU FRANCA FERDINANDA I NJEGOVU SUPRUGU, VOJVOTKINJU SOFIJU U SARAJEVU

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ogađaj koji se zbio 28. juna 1914. urezan je u svijest cijelog svijeta, a ponajbolje ga opisuju riječi historičara Vladimira Dedijera: “Nijedno drugo političko ubistvo u modernoj historiji nije imalo tako bitne posljedice kao atentat na nadvojvodu Franca Ferdinanda.” No, iako se imena Gavrilo Princip i Crna ruka lako izgovaraju, veoma se malo zna o sedmici koju su nadvojvoda i njegova supruga proveli u BiH prije nego što su ubijeni.

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DOLAZAK U SARAJEVO To je nevjerovatan propust naročito kada se uzme u obzir obilje potencijala za turizam koji se proteže daleko dalje od trga ispred Latinskog mosta i bivšeg restorana u kojem se danas nalazi muzej.

Morganatski brak Franca Ferdinanda i Sofije Chotek ostaje u samom centru priče o atentatu. Kao meta većine plemića u Beču zbog toga što se usudila udati “iznad sebe”,

vojvotkinja se s postupanjem na carskom dvoru nosila staloženo i smireno, čak i kada su njene službene fotografije izmijenjene kako bi izgledala ružnije i starije.

Međutim, ograničenja koja je Sofija imala postepeno su godinama ukidana, a do 1914. godine smjela se pojavljivati u pratnji svog supruga na vojnim događajima ako već ne na kraljevskim. Tokom vojne posjete Sarajevu, kada je Franc Ferdinand trebao promatrati vježbe trupa na pla-

u osmanskom stilu. Dekor je uredila i nadzirala njegova supruga, a Franc Ferdinand i Sofija su bili očarani.

“Imamo divne sobe”, napisao je nadvojvoda u telegramu svojoj djeci, dodavši: “Vrijeme je prekrasno”.

TAJNO PRAĆENJE U večeri svog dolaska, carski par je u posljednjem trenutku odlučio posjetiti sarajevsku Baščaršiju. Tamo su se zaustavili u Kabiljovoj radnji i kupili još više prostirki, porculana, rukotvorina i nakita, trudeći se posebno pohvaliti ljepotu i kvalitetu ponude trgovca. Par nije imao vidljivo osiguranje, a na nekoliko mjesta zamalo su podlegli masi ljudi koji su uzvikivali: “Živio!” nini Igman, mogla se pojaviti s njim u javnosti, ali nije mogla sjediti pored njega na službenim večerama.

Carski par stigao je u Sarajevo odvojeno. Sofija je putovala vozom, stigavši ​​na Ilidžu rano 25. juna i uzevši svoj apartman u današnjem hotelu Austria i Bosna. Franc Ferdinand putovao je jadranskom obalom ratnim brodom Virubus Unitis. Iskrcao se u Hr v atskoj putujući potom uz rijeku N eretvu do Metkovića, gdje presjeda na voz koji će ga odvesti do supruge. Prije nego što je stigao do Sarajeva, nadvojvoda se zaustavio u Mostaru. Tamo ga dočekuje gradonačelnik, a uslijedio je i mali obilazak grada. Nadvojvoda, koji je imao mnogo problema s jezicima koji nisu bili njemački, je čak i izgovorio nekoliko riječi na domaćem jeziku.

Bosna bio je na prvom spratu. Danas je malo ostalo od starog dekora hotela, ili tog apartmana, koji je teško oštećen 1990-ih, ali ograda na stepenicama je ista ograda za koju su se nadvojvoda i vojvotkinja držali kad su se spuštali do glavnih dijelova hotela, dok duga terasa s koje su uživali u pogledu i udisali čisti vazduh odmarališta još uvijek stoji i lijepo je obnovljena.

Apartman je opremio lokalni sefardski jevrejski trgovac Elias Kabiljo.

Nije štedio stvarajući luksuzne odaje u otomanskom stilu za nadvojvodu i vojvotkinju, s tepisima, vezovima, zidnim zavjesama, pa čak i oklopom

Najvjerovatnije zbog nedostatka osiguranja nije primijećen mršavi student jakog izraza lica – Gavrilo Princip pratio je nadvojvodu i vojvotkinju dok su se probijali kroz Baščaršiju, no pištolj u džepu je toga dana ostao neispaljen.

To nije bio jedini susret carskog para s jednim od njihovih budućih atentatora: dok su šetali hotelskim parkom Nedeljko Čabrinović viđen je kako se šeta okolo, ali s obzirom na to da je poznato bilo da je njegov otac špijun austrougarske vlade, policija ga nije zadržala.

Dok je Franc Ferdinand promatrao

Kada je voz Franca Ferdinanda stigao na Ilidžu, dočekale su ga trube i klicanje. Jedan novinar tog vremena izvijestio je o reakciji nadvojvode na vesele ljude koji su ga gledali kako se vozi ulicom, rekavši da je izgledao “duboko dirnut emocijama i da je pozdravio okupljene ljude, smiješeći se i zahvaljujući im”.

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vu i za dlaku izbjegli bombu koja je na njih bačena u blizini mosta Ćumurija.

Nadvojvoda je održao govor u Vijećnici s krvavih papira. Muslimanske žene, s upruge sarajevske elite, sastale su se sa Sofijom na prijemu. Čitava grupa Franca Ferdinanda, s izuzetkom Oskara Potioreka, zalagala se za p romjenu dnevnog rasporeda nakon pokušaja atentata, ali Potiorek je ope t iskoristio sram kao taktiku protiv nadvojvode. “Da li mislite da je čitavo Sarajevo ispunjeno atentatorima?”, vikao je.

manevre 2. bataljona 92 ​​KuK pješačkog puka na Igmanu, So fija se vratila u Sarajevo 26. i 27. juna. Posjetila je katoličku katedralu i pravoslavnu crkvu, te pripadajuća sirotišta, kao i tkaonicu gdje je kupila još više tepiha. Cijelim putem donirala je sredstva sa svojih privatnih računa katoličkim, muslimanskim i pravoslav n im organizacijama. Novine Sarajevski list prenijele su: “Ljudi su se okupili u velikom broju, bodreći je cijelo vrijeme.”

Nadvoj voda Franc Ferdinand bio je bijesa n već četrnaest godina zbog lošeg p ostupanja carskog dvora prema n jegovoj supruzi. Njena popularnost i srdačna dobrodošlica u Sarajevu veoma su ga dirnuli.

SMRTONOSNA TIŠINA Prije nego što je putovanje započelo Franc je bio protiv posjete gradu, ali za vrijeme banketa u hotelu 27. juna naveče r , njegova zahvalnost gradu na tra d icionalnom Gostoprimstvu natjerala ga je da nazdravi rekavši: “Počin j em se zaljubljivati u Bosnu.

Ako sam i imao predrasude, sada ih više nema.”

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jedova ) . Potpredsjednik bosanske delega c ije pokušao je apelirati na vojvotkinju, koja je na njegovu zabrinutost odgovorila rekavši: “Stvari se ne odvijaju uvijek onako kako kažete da hoće. Gdje god smo ovdje išli, dočekivali su nas s toliko ljubaznosti, kao i svaki posljednji Srbin, s toliko srdačnosti i spontane topline.”

Međutim, činilo se da se Franc Ferdinand pokolebao zbog rasprave o sigu r nosti, dok bosanski general-gu v erner Oskar Potiorek nije upao i zamalo optužio nadvojvodu za kuk a vičluk, tvrdeći da bi otkazivanj e posjete Vijećnici 28. dovelo do neprocjenjivog propusta i veoma lako moglo dovesti do otvorene pobune p r otiv habsburške vladavine.

Nadvojvoda je pristao, sastanak narednog jutra nastavio bi se kako je planirano.

Kao što sada znamo, bilo je. Nadvojvoda i njegova supruga ubijeni su na sada već kultnom raskršću kod Latins k e ćuprije. Njihova tijela su odvezena u Konak, gdje su položena i gdje su izvedene obdukcije, a lokalna vajarka Ljudmila Valić pozvana je da izradi posmrtne maske. Sarajevski po g rebnik obezbijedio je svoje najbolje kovčege.

Kada su lijesovi odneseni na željezničku stanicu Bistrik, nadbiskup Josip Š tadler dao je posljednji blagoslov. Kako prenosi Sarajevski list: “Svi prisutni imali su suze u očima, a smrtonosna tišina govorila je glasnije od bilo koje riječi.”

Dok su se lijesovi izvlačili iz željezničke stanice, osoblje carskog para dalo j e Sarajevskom omladinskom centru 1000 kruna, koje je vojvotkinja p lanirala donirati prije svoje smrti. Njen posljednji čin u Sarajevu nije b i la smrt, već zavještanje dobrotvornoj organizaciji.

Mala k a pelica je bila pripremljena za privatno bogoslužje carskog para u hotelu (nije poznato gdje se tačno nalazila), a po njihovoj navici pomolili su se ujutro prije nego što su prisustvovali doručku i svom dnevnom rasporedu. To je bio njihov posljednji molitveni obred.

Ostata k priče je dobro poznat.

Nadvojvoda i njegova supruga vozili su se sa željezničke stanice u Saraje-

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Franz and Sophie’s Last Days

ALTHOUGH THE THIRD WORLD IS USED NOW AS A DEROGATORY TERM, THE PHRASE WAS ACTUALLY COINED TO DESCRIBE THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD WHO REFUSED TO FOLLOW THE NARRATIVE OF THE COLD WAR; REFUSING TO BE SUBSERVIENT CLIENT STATES TO EITHER THE SOVIET UNION IN THE EAST OR THE UNITED STATES IN THE WEST. IT WAS THE HISTORY OF THESE THIRD WORLD NATIONS THAT GAVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO REFUSE TO BE GOVERNED BY OUTSIDE POWERS, AND FEW MOMENTS CHANGED THE TRAJECTORY OF HISTORY SO COMPLETELY AS THE ASSASSINATION

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he events of 28 June 1914 are seared into the conscious of the entire world; as put by the historian Vladimir Dedijer, “… no other political murder in modern history has had such momentous consequences as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand…” And yet, for all that the names Gavrilo Princip and The Black Hand easily spring to people’s lips, very little is known about the week the Archduke and his wife spent in Bosnia and Herzegovina before they were killed.

COMING TO SARAJEVO It is a remarkable oversight, par-

ticularly given the abundance of tourism potential that stretches far beyond the square in front of the Latin Bridge and the former deli that is now a museum.

The morganatic marriage of Franz Ferdinand and Sophie Chotek remains at the very center of the assassination story. Targeted by most of the nobility in Vienna for daring to marry “above herself”, the Duchess took her treatment in the Imperial Court with equanimity and calm, even through such petty treatment as having the Grand Master of the Imperial Court, Count Montenuovo, alter her official photographs to

make her look uglier and older.

Restrictions on Sophie had been gradually lifted through the years, however, and by 1914 she was allowed to appear with her husband during military engagements if not during royal ones. The visit to Sarajevo was a military visit, where Franz Ferdinand was to observe troop exercises on Mount Igman. Sophie could appear in public with him – but she could not be seated next to him at official dinners.

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early on 25 June and taking up her suite at what is now the Hotel Austria and Bosna. Franz Ferdinand traveled down the Adriatic coast on the dreadnought Virus Unitis, disembarking in Croatia and traveling up the Neretva River before disembarking at Metković and boarding a train that would take him to meet his wife. Before reaching Sarajevo, however, the Archduke had a stop in Mostar, where he was met by the Mayor and did a small tour. The Archduke, who had tremendous trouble with languages that were not German, even spoke a few words of the local language.

When Franz Ferdinand’s train arrived in Ilidža, trumpets and cheers greeted him. One journalist of the time reported the Archduke’s reaction to the cheering people who watched him drive along the street, saying he appeared, “… deeply moved with emotion, and saluted the gathered people, smiling and thanking them.”

Sophie waited on the steps of the hotel, rushing to greet her husband with a hug when he arrived. The suite of rooms that the Imperial Family used at the Hotel Bosna was on the 28

first floor. Little remains today of the old decor of the hotel or of that suite (which was badly damaged in the 1990s), but the bannister on the stairs is the same bannister the Archduke and the Duchess gripped when they made their way down to the main areas of the hotel, and the long terrace from which they took in the views and clean air of the resort is still standing and has been beautifully restored.

The suite was decorated by a local Sephardic Jewish merchant, Elias Kabiljo. Kabiljo spared no expense creating luxurious Ottoman-style quarters for the Archduke and Duchess, with carpets, embroideries, wall hangings, and even an Ottoman-style suit of armor. The decor was arranged and overseen by his wife and Franz Ferdinand and Sophie were enchanted with it. “We have delightful quarters,” the Archduke sent in a telegram to his children. “The weather is beautiful.”

FOLLOWING THEM IN SECRET The evening of their arrival, the Imperial couple decided to make a last-minute visit to Sarajevo’s Ba-

ščaršija. While there they made a specific stop at Kabiljo’s shop and purchased even more rugs, porcelain, needlework, and jewelry, making a specific effort to praise the beauty and quality of the shopkeeper’s offerings. The couple had no visible security, and were nearly mobbed in several places by crowds shouting, “Živio!”

Most likely because of the lack of security, a gaunt looking student with an intense expression was not noticed. But Gavrilo Princip followed the Archduke and Duchess as they made their way through Baščaršija, a gun in his pocket remaining unfired on that day.

It was not the Imperial couple’s only encounter with one of their future assassins: while they walked in the hotel park Nedeljko Čabrinović was seen skulking around the couple, but because his father was known to be a spy for the Austro-Hungarian government, the police did not detain him.

While Franz Ferdinand observed the maneuvers of the 2nd Battalion of the 92 KuK Infantry Regiment on Igman, Sophie returned to Sarajevo

on the 26 and 27 of June. She visited Catholic and Orthodox cathedrals along with their associated orphanages as well as a weaving mill where she purchased even more carpets. All along the way she donated funds from her private accounts to Catholic, Muslim, and Orthodox organizations. Sarajevski List newspaper reported, “… people gathered in great numbers, cheering her all the time.”

For fourteen years, Archduke Franz Ferdinand had been enraged by the treatment of his wife at the hands of the Imperial Court, but her popularity and warm welcome in Sarajevo greatly moved him.

DEADLY SILENCE He had fought against visiting the city before the journey commenced, but during the banquet at the hotel on the evening of 27 June, his gratitude to the city for its traditional Gostoprimstvo had him raise a toast saying, “I’m beginning to fall in love with Bosnia. If I still had prejudices, they are gone now.”

The safety of the Archduke was a major discussion point amongst the 41 guests of the banquet (which featured nine courses). The vice-president of the Bosnian delegation attempted to appeal to the Duchess, who responded to his concern by saying, “Things don’t always turn out the way you say they will.

Everywhere we have gone here we have been greeted with so much friendliness, and by every last Serb, too, with so much cordiality and spontaneous warmth.”

Franz Ferdinand, however, seemed swayed by the arguments of safety until Bosnia’s Governor-General Oskar Potiorek broke in and nearly accused the Archduke of cowardice, claiming that cancelling the visit to Vijećnica on the 28 would cause incalculable insight and very well might lead to open rebellion against the Habsburg rule. The Archduke

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acquiesced, the meeting the next morning would go on as planned.

A small chapel had been prepared for the Imperial couple’s private worship within the hotel (its location has been lost to history), and as was their habit they prayed in the morning before attending breakfast and their daily schedule. It was the last prayer service the two would attend.

The rest of the story is well known.

The Archduke and his wife were driven from Sarajevo’s train station and narrowly escaped a bomb thrown at them near the Ćumurja Bridge. The Archduke gave his speech at Vijećnica from bloody notepaper. The Muslim wives of Sarajevo’s elite met Sophie for a reception. All of Franz Ferdinand’s group, with the exception of Oskar Potiorek, argued for a change to the day’s schedule in the wake of the assassination attempt, but Potiorek again used shame as a tactic against the Archduke, “What, do you think all of Sarajevo is filled with assassins?” he shouted.

and the local sculptor Ljudmila Valić was called to make death masks of the two. A Sarajlije undertaker provided his best coffins.

When the coffins were taken to the Bistrik Train Station, Archbishop Josip Štadler gave a final benediction.

As reported by Sarajevski List, “All present had tears in their eyes and the deadly silence spoke louder than any words.”

As the coffins pulled out of the train station, the staff of the Imperial couple gave the Sarajevo Youth Center 1000 crowns, which the Duchess had planned to donate before her death. Her last act in Sarajevo was not her death, but her bequest to a charitable organization.

As we now know, Sarajevo was. The Archduke and his wife were murdered on the now-iconic intersection at the Latin Bridge. Their bodies were taken to the Konak where they were laid out and autopsies performed,

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ALEXANDER WITTEK

koji je izgradio simbole Sarajeva

ALEXANDER WITTEK JEDAN JE OD ONIH ARHITEKATA KOJI SU IZGRADILI MALO, ALI DOVOLJNO DA SE NJIHOV TRAG U BOSNI I HERCEGOVINI NIKADA NE ZAMETNE. SARAJEVU JE POKLONIO DVA NAJVAŽNIJA SIMBOLA - DIVU MEĐU ARHITEKTONSKIM ZDANJIMA VIJEĆNICU I SEBILJ, DOVOLJNO DA GA U OVOM GRADU NIKADA NE ZABORAVE. ŠAHOVSKI VELEMAJSTOR Wittek je rođen u Sisku, 12. oktobra 1852, gdje je živio do 1870. godine.

Hrvatska historija pamti ga kao prvog državnog šahovskog majstora, odnosno velemajstora, pojma koji će se u ovoj strateškoj igri početi koristiti tek kasnije. Kao punoljetni mladić, odselio se u Graz, a zatim i Beč gdje je 1875. godine diplomirao arhitekturu. Iako ga je čekala blistava šahovska karijera, ipak je krenuo sigurnim putem – zaposlio se u državnu službu koja ga je odvela i do mjesta stanovanja u Sarajevo, gdje će se zlatnim slovima upisati u historiju grada.

SEBILJ U PSEUDOMARSKOM STILU Iako je u Sarajevu nekada postojalo stotine sebilja, danas u gradu postoji samo jedan – na Baščaršiji i nosi epitet simbola grada. Prvobitni sebilj kojeg je izgradio Mehmed-paša Kukavica na ovom mjestu nalazio se nekoliko metara iznad sadašnjeg, 32

no stradao je u požaru. Današnji je izgrađen za vrijeme Austro-Ugarske 1913. godine u pseudomaurskom stilu, pravcu za kojeg je Wittek inspiraciju tražio u Egiptu i Španiji, te koji će obilježiti njegovo stvaranje.

VIJEĆNICA – NAJZNAČAJNIJE WITTEKOVO DJELO U pseudomarskom stilu Wittek je započeo i projekat izgradnje sarajevske Vijećnice 1882. godine, još jednog simbola Sarajeva. Austro-Ugarskoj monarhiji tada je bilo potrebno reprezentativno zdanje kao sjedište gradske uprave, a tek kasnije će je ustupiti Nacionalnoj i univerzitetskoj biblioteci. Wittek je tih godina često odlazio u Kairo da promatra džamiju i medresu Hasana II koja mu je bila uzor pri gradnji.

Ipak, završetak izgradnje svog remek-djela nije dočekao. Preminuo je u maju 1894. godine u Grazu od tuberkuloze, no neki izvori su navodili kako je umno obolio zbog nedovoljnog osvjetljenja u glavnoj auli Vi-

jećnice, a zatim izvršio samoubistvo.

Radove na izgradnji Vijećnice priveo je kraju Ćiril Iveković.

VIJEĆNICA I U BRČKOM Sa Ćirilom Ivekovićem veže ga još jedan projekat – Gradska vijećnica u Brčkom koja je 1892. godine izgrađena prema Wittekovom idejnom, a Ivekovićevim izvođačkim projektom. Oba projekta imaju tlocrt u formi istostraničnog trokuta sa centralnom aulom i ugaonim kulama, a razlikuju se u izboru dekorativno-plastičnih elemenata i rješenja ugaonih kula. Danas je ona zaštićen nacionalni spomenik BiH. Pored Vijećnice, Wittek je ostavio trag u gradu na obali Save i zahvaljujući projektu izgradnje kuće Alijage Kučukalića, poznatog brčanskog trgovca i dobrotvora, koja je također proglašena nacionalnim spomenikom. Danas je u trošnom stanju, a nekada je bila jedno od najvrijednijih ostvarenja izgrađenih u eklektičkom - pseudomaurskom stilu u Bosni i Hercegovini.

ALEXANDER WITTEK

Architect Who Built the Symbols of Sarajevo ALEXANDER WITTEK IS ONE OF THOSE ARCHITECTS WHO DID NOT BUILD MUCH, BUT WHO DID BUILD ENOUGH TO LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA. HE GAVE SARAJEVO TWO OF ITS MOST IMPORTANT SYMBOLS: VIJEĆNICA (SARAJEVO CITY HALL), A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, A DIVA AMONG BUILDINGS, AND SEBILJ (A WOODEN FOUNTAIN), WHICH IS ENOUGH FOR HIM TO NEVER BE FORGOTTEN IN THIS TOWN. A CHESS GRANDMASTER Wittek was born in Sisak on 12 October 1852 and he lived there until 1870. In Croatian history books he is referred to as a state chess master, i.e. grandmaster, which is a term in this strategic game that will come into use many years later. When he came of age, Wittek moved to Graz and then Vienna where he obtained a degree in architecture in 1875. Even though he had a promising career ahead of him as a chess player, he still decided to play it safe—he became a civil servant which then brought him to Sarajevo. Wittek went down in history thanks to the tremendous success he achieved there.

SEBILJ IN THE MOORISH REVIVAL STYLE Even though there used to be several hundred such structures in Sarajevo, nowadays there is only one sebilj—the one in Baščaršija—and it carries the epithet of ‘symbol of Sarajevo’. The original sebilj, which was built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica, was located several meters

away from where Sebilj now stands, but it was destroyed during a fire.

The present day Sebilj was built in the Moorish Revival Style in 1913 during the Austro-Hungarian period. Wittek drew inspiration for his design in this architectural style in Egypt and Spain which will mark his architectural legacy.

VIJEĆNICA—WITTEK’S MOST IMPORTANT WORK Wittek began working on Sarajevo City Hall—another symbol of Sarajevo in 1882—also in in the Moorish Revival Style in 1882. At the time, the Austro-Hungarian monarchy needed to have a prestigious building to serve as the seat of the city administration. Only later will it hand the City Hall over to the National and University Library. Wittek went to Cairo several times to study the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa because he used it as a model for his project.

However, he did not live to see the end of construction work on his masterpiece. He died from tuberculosis in Graz in May 1894, but some sources say that he developed a mental

illness because there was a lack of light in the City Hall’s main hall and then committed suicide. Ćiril Iveko� vić completed the project.

VIJEĆNICA IN BRČKO TOO Another project that links Alexander Wittek with Ćiril Iveković is the Town Hall in Brčko, which was built in 1892 according to Wittek’s preliminary design and Iveković’s detailed design. Both project designs have a triangular ground plan with a central hall and corner towers, but the choice of painted and relief decorations is different. Today, Brčko Town Hall is a protected natural monument in B&H. Apart from Brčko Town Hall, there is another building Wittek designed in Brčko, a town that lies on the Sava River. It is called Alijaga Kučukalić House. Alija Kučukalić was a well-known Brčko merchant and benefactor. The house was also designated as a national monument, but nowadays it is not structurally sound. It used to be one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most valuable structures built in the eclectic Moorish Revival Style.

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za djecu

IGRAONICE, ZOOLOŠKI VRT, ZABAVNI PARKOVI KAO I BROJNI DRUGI SADRŽAJI PRUŽAJU NEZABORAVNE TRENUTKE ZABAVE ZA DJECU, ALI I MIR KOJI RODITELJI PRONALAZE DOK SU NJIHOVI MALIŠANI ZBRINUTI.

SUNNYLAND – SUNČANA STRANA ZABAVE Slikovita lokacija Zlatišta, deset minuta od sarajevskog centra, dom je fascinantnog zabavnog parka izgrađenog u skladu s najstrožijim evropskim standardima.

Glavna atrakcija zabavnog parka Sunnyland je alpine roller coaster, dužine 600 metara. Maksimalna brzina koju vozilo na alpine coasteru može razviti je 40 kilometara na sat. Dostupan je tokom cijele godine. U sklopu Sunnylanda nalaze se tri objekta, šetalište i jezero s vodoskokom. U glavnom objektu se nalaze restoran, caffe slastičarna i aktivne igraonice za djecu, te suvenirnica.

ZOOLOŠKI VRT – PIONIRSKA DOLINA Ovaj zabavni park idealno je mjesto za cijelu porodicu i služi kao omiljena vikend destinacija. Pored zoološkog vrta postoje i brojni drugi sadržaji.

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struju, vrteški, autodromu, gumenom gradu i adrenalin park. Kada se umore, predah mogu pronaći u parkovima s ljuljačkama, klackalicama i toboganima koji su uvijek puni djece.

Pionirska dolina je bogata različitim hortikulturnim sadržajima, bogatom florom i faunom. Ukoliko ste ljubitelji životinja, možete vidjeti oko 39 životinjskih vrsta među kojima su lame, klokani, antilope, zebre, lav i lavica, tigar, jeleni, srne i mnoge druge životinje iz različitih dijelova svijeta.

PARK “SAFET ZAJKO” UTOČIŠTE ZA LJUBITELJE SPORTA I REKREACIJE Kompleks sadrži fudbalski teren, atletsku stazu, biciklističku stazu dužine 400 metara, teren za odbojku na pijesku, košarkaški teren, svlačionice, sprave za fitness na otvorenom, veliki broj dječijih igrališta, pješačke staze i 50 klupa za sjedenje, a od prošle godine proširen je za oko hektar uređenog parka. Tako je kompleks obogaćen novim sadržajima, pa su tu tenisko igralište, teren

za stoni tenis i alpinistički trening park s umjetnim stijenama za penjanje. U centralnom dijelu su fontana, šadrvan i ljetna pozornica oko koje su za vrijeme toplijih dana u godini postavljene ljetne bašte. Pored bogatog sadržaja i prirodnog okruženja, posjetitelji mogu predahnuti u jednom od dva ugostiteljska objekta.

PARK ŠUMA PRIJATELJSTVA Djeca će sigurno uživati u čarima prirode u divnom parku „Šuma Prijateljstva“, koji se prostire na površini od preko šest hektara, sa pješačkim i biciklističkim stazama, amfiteatrom, spravama za vježbanje, šadrvanima, restoranom, konferencijskom salom, fontanama, suvenirnicom, vidikovacem, drvenim mostom, umjetnim jezerom, klupama za odmor i sa još mnogo toga. Važno je naglasiti da se unutar parka nalazi (pre)lijepo dizajnirano dječje igralište. Park se nalazi na Grdonju i udaljen je samo 5 km od centra grada.

Sarajevo for Kids PLAYROOMS, THE ZOO, AMUSEMENT PARKS, AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES OFFER UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS OF FUN FOR THE KIDS, AS WELL AS PEACE AND QUIET FOR PARENTS WHILE THEIR LITTLE ONES ARE TAKEN CARE OF.

“SUNNYLAND” - THE SUNNY SIDE OF FUN The picturesque location of Zlatište, located less than 10 minutes away from Sarajevo’s city center, recently became the home of a fascinating amusement park built in line with the most rigorous European standards. This park, built to appeal both to children and adults, features a one-of-a-kind adrenaline alpine coaster – the main attraction of the park. At present, Sunnyland Park consists of three facilities: a promenade and lake with a fountain, and natural climbing wall. The central facility features a restaurant, a café, several activity areas for children and a gift shop. The restaurant, with its stunning view of the city and variety of delicious food, is ideal for a break. Parents can enjoy their lunch while the kids have the time of their life in one of the many indoor and outdoor activity areas, under the close watch of the staff who will do their best to make sure their time here makes a lasting impression.

PIONIRSKA DOLINA (PIONEER VALLEY) ZOO This fun park is an ideal place for the

whole family and serves as a favorite weekend destination. Apart from the zoo, there are various other facilities there. The youngsters will be happy to go on a mini-train ride, jump on a trampoline, ride a bumper car, go on a merry-go-round or racetrack and rubber town. When they get tired, they can take a break in parks with swings, seesaws and slides, which are always full of children. Pionirska dolina has diverse horticultural facilities, and is rich in flora and fauna. If you are an animal lover, you can see over 39 animal species inlcuding llamas, kangaroos, antelopes, zebras, a lion and lioness, tiger, deer, does and other animals from various parts of the world.

“SAFET ZAJKO” PARK - AN OASIS FOR SPORT AND RECREATION LOVERS The “Safet Zajko” Center for Education, Sport and Recreation features a football pitch, athletic track, 400 m cycling track, a sand volleyball court, basketball court, locker rooms, an outdoor fitness facility, several playground areas for children, a walking trail and 50 benches. The facility was expanded last year to include about a hectare of pristine

park area. Other additions to the park included tennis courts, a ping pong court and an alpine climbing training park which features state-of-the-art climbing walls. The central area of the park features a fountain, a gazebo and a summer stage with an open café during the summer season. In addition to a variety of amenities and a relaxing natural setting, the visitors may also enjoy refreshment in one of the two cafés within the complex.

ŠUMA PRIJATELJSTVA PARK (“FOREST OF FRIENDSHIP” PARK) Children will undoubtedly enjoy the charms of nature within the lovely “Park Šuma Prijateljstva”, which stretches out over an area of over six hectares, with walking trails and cycling trails, an amphitheater, fitness space, shadirvans, arbors, a restaurant, a conference hall, public fountains, a souvenir shop, a vantage point, a wooden bridge, an artificial lake, benches to rest on and much more. It is important to point out that there is a beautifully designed children’s playground within the park.

The park is located at Grdonj and it is only 5 km from the city center.

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BALKANSKA KALIFORNIJA

vrhunskih avantura u Hercegovini SVI KOJI VOLE HERCEGOVINU ZOVU JE ODMILJA BALKANSKOM KALIFORNIJOM ZBOG UGODNE KLIME, BLIZINE MORA, PLANINA I DRUGIH PRIRODNIH BLAGODATI, KAO I PROSTORA SA MNOGO SUNCA. SVOJE SLOBODNO VRIJEME MNOGI NAJRADIJE KORISTE KAKO BI SE OTISNULI KA JUGU NAŠE DRŽAVE, A AVANTURA U NJOJ TOLIKO JE DA STALNO IMATE NOVIH RAZLOGA DA JOJ SE VRAĆATE.

THE BALKAN CALIFORNIA

The Top 10 Adventures in Herzegovina ANYONE WHO LIKES HERZEGOVINA AFFECTIONATELY CALLS IT THE BOSNIAN CALIFORNIA BECAUSE OF ITS PLEASANT CLIMATE, PROXIMITY TO THE SEASIDE, MOUNTAINS AND OTHER NATURAL WONDERS, AND PLENTY OF SUNSHINE. MANY PEOPLE PREFER TO SPEND THEIR FREE TIME IN THE SOUTH OF THE COUNTRY. THERE ARE SO MANY ADVENTURES TO GO ON AND THEY WILL SURELY MAKE YOU COME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN. Autorica/ Written by: Semra Hodžić

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RAFTING NA NERETVI Među prvim asocijacijama na jednu od najljepših rijeka u BiH - Neretvu je rafting, avantura kroz koju ćete ostvariti najbliži kontakt sa ovom brzom, pjenušavom i očaravajuće bistrom zelenom rijekom. Na putu dugom dvadesetak kilometara, spuštajući se kroz kanjon Neretve od Glavatičeva do sela Džajići kod Konjica, doživjet ćete svu raskošnu ljepotu ove veličanstvene rijeke i prirode koja je okružuje, ali i avanturu koju ćete dugo pamtiti.

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WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE NERETVA RIVER One of the first things that comes to mind when Neretva, one of the most beautiful B&H rivers, gets mentioned is white water rafting. It is an adventure that allows you to come into close contact with this fast-flowing river with bubbling sounds and stunning crystal-green waters. Take a 20-kilometre white water rafting tour down the Neretva River that passes through Neretva Canyon along the way from the village of Glavatičevo to the village of Džajići near Konjic and discover this gorgeous river and experience an adventure you will remember forever.

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BICIKLISTIČKI RAJ

CYCLING PARADISE

Turistička ponuda Hercegovine našla na najvećoj evropskoj platformi za aktivni turizam Outdoor Active zahvaljujući grupi entuzijasta Udruženja Herzegovina Bike. Ako ste ljubitelji ovog popularnog dvotočkaša, Hercegovina će vas očarati. Pedalajte starom Ćirinom stazom od Mostara do Čapljine, duž rijeke Neretve, do neotkrivenih hercegovačkih bisera ili impresivnih planina poput Čabulje i Vrana ili krenite s planine Ruište prema Konjicu i Boračkom jezeru. Na Ruištu također možete iznajmiti mountain bike za samostalne vožnje.

Herzegovina’s tourist offer was presented on Europe’s largest outdoor platform called Outdoor Active thanks to a group of enthusiasts belonging to the Herzegovina Bike Association. If you love the popular two-wheeler vehicle, you will also love Herzegovina! Cycle along the Ćiro Trail that runs from Mostar to Čapljina, along the Neretva River to the hidden Herzegovinian pearls or to the impressive peaks in Mount Čabulja and Mount Vran, or go down Mount Ruište in the direction of Konjic and Boračko Lake. In Ruište, you can rent a mountain bike and head out for a solo ride.

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KANU SAFARI NA TREBIŽATU

CANOEING SAFARI ON THE TREBIŽAT RIVER

Još jednu čarobnu hercegovačku rijeku, s devet imena, krivudavog toka i laganih brzaca najbolje ćete upoznati odlučite li se na kanu safari, sve popularniju turističku atrakciju. Osim što ćete uživati u netaknutoj prirodi Hercegovine, možete se i okupati negdje na osami, ili se poput Tarzana spustiti niz lijane! Ova savršena kombinacija uzbuđenja i opuštanja najbolje je što sebi možete priuštiti ovog ljeta!

The best way to get to know another lovely Herzegovinian river with nine different names is to ride through its swirling rapids and winding twists and turns in a canoeing safari, which has been growing in popularity. In addition to enjoying Herzegovina’s pristine nature, you can go for a swim in secluded areas or swing on a vine like Tarzan! Treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday this summer because this is the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation!

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ZIPLINE U MOSTARU

ZIP LINE IN MOSTAR

Na brdu Fortica iznad Mostara nalazi se park koji nudi avanture za svakoga. Spustite se niz zipline u ukupnoj dužini od 1.000 m sa prekrasnim pogledom na Mostar i okolinu. Kad ste se već odvažili, prošetajte se i šetnicom sa staklenim podom ili krenite niz adrenalinski viseći most dug 35 metara, odnosno prvu mostarsku via ferratu. Ljubitelji adrenalinskih sportova mogu još uživati i u sportskom penjanju, te stazama za hiking i biciklizam.

Fortica Hill in Mostar is home to a park offering adventures of every kind for everyone. Ride the 1,000 metre zip line treating you to spectacular views of Mostar and the surrounding area. While you are at it, walk onto the floating glass platform (Mostar Skywalk) or go down the 35-metre adrenaline suspension bridge—the first via ferrata in Mostar. If you love adrenaline-boosting adventures, you can also go rock climbing, hiking and cycling.

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PENJALIŠTE U BLAGAJU

CLIMBING AREA IN BLAGAJ

Na stijenama iznad Blagaja i u neposrednoj blizini vrela Bune i tvrđave Herceg Stjepana, nalazi se atraktivno penjalište i via ferrata koja se pruža duž kanjona Vulinog Potoka. Hercegovačka regija pruža idealne uslove za penjanje tokom cijele godine zbog ugodne klime, sa smjerovima najmanjih težina do smjerova za top penjače, kojima su bile oduševljene i svjetski poznate face.

Up in the rocks above Blagaj and in the immediate vicinity of the spring of the Buna River and the Fortress of Herzog Stjepan, there is an attractive climbing area and a via ferrata stretching along the Vulin Creek Canyon. Thanks to its pleasant climate, Herzegovina offers the best rock climbing conditions all year round featuring ascents and descents of varying difficulty for climbers of moderate to advanced skill levels. Some of the world’s most popular rock climbers were impressed by the variety of climbing opportunities.

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PARAGLAJDING U LJUBUŠKOM

PARAGLIDING IN LJUBUŠKI

Paragliding klub Ljubuški jedan je od popularnijih u Bosni i Hercegovini za ljubitelje ovog ekstremnog sporta, naročito njihovo poletište zbog kojeg su postali svjetski poznati. “Ljubuška kula” uz “Slovenske startove” ušla je nedavno u top četiri paraglajderske destinacija na Balkanu. Svi koji su probali, znaju da letenje u Ljubuškom pruža vrhunski užitak letenja.

Among paragliding enthusiasts, Paragliding Ljubuški is one of the more popular paragliding clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Particularly popular is the amazing take-off site Ljubuški is famous for. Along with “Slovenian Starts”, “Ljubuški Tower” flying site recently made it to the top four paragliding destinations in the Balkans. Anyone who has tried it knows that Ljubuški is an excellent spot for flying!

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FOTOSAFARI S DIVLJIM KONJIMA U LIVNU

WILD HORSE PHOTO SAFARI IN LIVNO

Jedinstveno iskustvo livanjskog kraja doživjet ćete ukoliko posjetite planinu Cincar na kojoj divlji konji žive potpuno slobodno. Krenite u fotosafari iskustvo sa agencijom Wild Horses Continental koje je prošlog ljeta bilo izuzetno popularno, gdje ćete se džipovima ili biciklima odvesti na Cincar u potrazi za divljim konjima. Usput ćete uživati u impresivnoj prirodi, a na kraju ćete se družiti s konjima i vjerovatno ih i sami nahraniti!

Visiting Mount Cincar in the vicinity of Livno where wild horses roam freely is quite a unique experience. Go on a photo safari with Wild Horses Continental Agency, which was extremely popular last summer.

You can opt for going for a jeep or bike ride and look for Cincar’s wild horses. You will get to explore stunningly beautiful scenery, spend time with wild horses and feed them yourself!

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Uz sami izvor rijeke Tihaljine, u općini Grude, smjestio se vrlo atraktivan avanturistički park. Posebna atrakcija je zipline u kojem možete uživati u jedinstvenom pogledu na kanjon i dolinu rijeke Tihaljine. Možete isprobati i via ferratu, te se okušati i u sportskom penjanju. Ukoliko ste od onih koji vole osjetiti tlo pod zemljom, prošetajte parkom do Ravlića pećine, jedne od najstarijih u Evropi, i oko starih mlinova.

Close to the spring of the Tihaljina River, Grude Municipality, there is a very attractive adventure park. It features a zip line which is particularly appealing to visitors wishing to enjoy the unique views of the canyon and the valley of the Tihaljina River. You can tackle a via ferrata and try out rock climbing. If you prefer to feel the ground you are walking on, hike up to the Ravlića Cave, one of the oldest caves in Europe, and around the old mills.

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WILD HORSE PHOTO SAFARI IN LIVNO

Zamislite da obiđete jedno od najdubljih vrela u regiji a da se i ne skvasite? Splavarenje na rijeci čijoj prekrasnoj plavoj boji ne treba nikakav filter, zaista je prava antistres terapija. Odlazak na splav na rijeku Bunicu sve je popularniji, a ono što posebno privlači posjetioce na njene vode je odlazak na izvor dubok 73 metra, najdublji u Evropi, gdje boje rijeke jednostavno očaravaju, a koji je ujedno i ronilačka atrakcija.

Imagine exploring one of the deepest springs in the region without getting wet? Rafting on one of the loveliest rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose beautiful picture perfect blue waters require no image filtering, is a genuine anti-stress therapy. Rafting on the Bunica River has become increasingly popular, and visitors are mainly drawn by its 73-meter deep spring, the deepest one in Europe, the colours of which are mesmerising. It is also a scuba-diving attraction.

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VOŽNJA KAJAKOM NA HERCEGOVAČKIM JEZERIMA Hercegovina je izuzetno bogata jezerima, na kojima se osim u kupanju tokom ljeta, može uživati i u vožnji kajakom, kanuom, čamcem, brodicom ili splavom. Ukoliko se želite okušati u vožnji kajakom i tražite mirne vode, posjetite Boračko jezero podno Prenja, Jablaničko ili Ramsko jezero koje će vas oduševiti plažama i skrivenim uvalama do kojih ćete moći doći samo vi veslajući!

KAYAKING ON HERZEGOVINA’S LAKES Herzegovina is extremely abundant in lakes. Apart from swimming in its lakes in the summer, you can also enjoy going on kayaking, canoeing, small boat, boat or rafting trips. If you want to try out kayaking and are looking for calm waters, visit Boračko Lake situated at the foot of Mount Prenj, Jablaničko or Ramsko Lake and you will be blown away by their beaches and hidden bays that can only be reached by boat!

Rent-a-boat Jablanica lake

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Neke od najljepših planina u našoj državi nalaze se na području Hercegovine, pa ako ste ljubitelji planinarenja zaputite se očaravajućim stazama Prenja, Čvrsnice, Vrana, Čabulje, Veleža, Kamešnice, Cincara i drugih, i uživajte u njihovim nestvarnim ljepotama!

Some of the most gorgeous mountains in Bosnia and Herzegovina are located in Herzegovina. If you are a hiking enthusiast, head up to the stunning trails of Prenj, Čvrsnica, Vran, Čabulja, Velež, Kamešnica, Cincar and other mountains and enjoy the surreal beauty of the natural landscape.

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JAJCE

kojeg ćete teško nadmašiti

NAJLJEPŠI MALI GRADIĆ NA SVIJETU. GRACIOZAN I ŠARMANTAN. TAKO PUTNICI IZ DALEKA, KOJI SU OBIŠLI GRADOVA SVIJETA, VIDE NEKADAŠNJI KRALJEVSKI GRADIĆ NA OBALAMA RIJEKA PLIVE I VRBASA. JAJCE JEDNOSTAVNO TAKO OČARAVA. Autorica: Semra Hodžić

UŽIVAJTE KRAJ VODOPADA Sve priče u Jajcu prvo počinju od veličanstvenog vodopada na ušću Plive u Vrbas. A kako i neće! Veličanstven je to prizor - 21 metar visoki vodopad u srcu grada spada među 12 najljepših na svijetu, a i sam grad čini jedinstvenim. Nezaobilazna je prirodna znamenitost koja se posjećuje kada se dolazi u ovaj šarmantni gradić. Dok se šetate prelijepo uređenim parkom koji vodi do mjesta gdje Pliva strmoglavo zapjeni prema Vrbasu, ne možete 48

Ukoliko želite bolje upoznati Jajce u doba kada je Bosna i Hercegovina bila kraljevina uživat ćete u otkrivanju 30 nacionalnih spomenika ovog grada. se nagledati ljepote i čistoće. A kad ugledate vodopad, ne možete ni progovoriti! To je trenutak koji se ni slikom ni pjesmom ne može uhvati-

ti, rekao bi jedan naš stari pisac. S koje god strane da priđete vodopadu – bilo odozgo odakle pada, ili s boka gdje se nalaze uređene terase i park iz kojeg se može posmatrati ovo čudo prirode, osjećaj je jednako fantastičan. Zadržite se kraj njega, ovjekovječite taj momenat i napravite savršene fotografije koje ćete čuvati kao uspomenu. Ako istinski želite uživati, ponesite dekicu, zauzmite najljepše mjesto u parku s pogledom na vodopad, isključite telefone i uživajte u pikniku s pogledom kojeg ćete teško nekada moći nadmašiti.

ZIPLINE PREKO VODOPADA Ako ste od onih koji ne mogu samo mirno posmatrati čuda prirode, oduševit će vas ideja da možete doživjeti i nevjerovatnu avanturu iznad ovog vodopada. Uživajte u novoj turističkoj ponudi Jajca – u ziplineu dugom 250 metara preko samog vodopada. Ovu jedinstvenu avanturu doživjet ćete prvim spustom niz sajlu koja ide preko kanjona Vrbasa na vidikovac preko puta vodopada Plive, a potom s te lokacije preko vodopada u Gradski park. U pogledu na ovaj veličanstveni vodopad uživa se sa svih strana, no oni koji su se spustili niz zipline kažu da je ovaj

Američki magazin Thrillist uvrstio je Jajce na listu najljepših malih gradića na svijetu koji svojom ljepotom i neobičnošću ostavljaju putnike bez daha. „Još uvijek možete vidjeti drevni dvorac na brdu i istražiti krivudave ulice prekrivene kaldrmom. No, najveće bogatstvo Jajca je prirodno čudo – vodopad od 21 metar, koji se silovito prelijeva na ušću rijeke Plive u Vrbas. Jajce je s tri strane vezano vodom, što ga čini osnovnom bazom za neke od najboljih bosanskih raftinga”, naveo je freelance novinar i prevodilac iz Berlina Conor O’Rourke u magazinu. neprocjenjiv. Spust preko jednog od najljepših vodopada na svijetu iznosi 20 KM, a ograničenje za one koji se žele u ovoj avanturi okušati je da imaju do 110 kilograma.

KULINARSKI SPECIJALITETI Nakon šetnje po dugim i lijepim parkovima u Jajcu, ili avanture na ziplineu, sigurno ćete ogladniti i

poželjeti se počastiti nekim dobrim jelom. U Jajcu su svi dobri domaćini, u šta će vas uvjeriti njihova kuhinja i kulinarski specijaliteti. Kako brojne vode bogate ribom okružuju Jajce, riba je izvorno jajačko jelo.

Predaja kaže da je na kraljevskom dvoru omiljeno jelo bila pastrmka u kajmaku ili „kraljevska pastrmka“ koja se od ove sezone može kušati u konobi Slapovi, i u mnogim drugim restoranima koji su smješteni uz vodu okruženi prirodom gdje možete uživati. Pored ribe, u restoranima u Jajcu služe se i tradicionalni specijaliteti bosanske kuhinje – od bosanskog lonca do ćevapa, od baklave do modernih kolača i nezaobilazne bosanske kafe.

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American magazine Thrillist included Jajce on its list of the most breathtakingly beautiful little towns in the world. Their compelling and uncommon beauty takes visitors’ breath away. “You can still see the ancient hilltop castle, and explore the warren of curving cobbled streets splayed out below. But Jajce’s greatest asset is a natural wonder—the 21-meter Pliva waterfall, which spills over a sheer drop at the confluence of the Pliva and Vrbas rivers. Jajce is bound by water on three sides, making it a prime base for some of Bosnia’s best white water rafting,” Conor O’Rourke, Berlin-based freelance journalist and translator, writes in the magazine.

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THE WORLD’S PRETTIEST LITTLE TOWN. GRACIOUS AND CHARMING. THAT IS HOW TRAVELLERS FROM AFAR, WHO HAVE TRAVELLED THE WORLD, SEE THE FORMER ROYAL TOWN SITUATED ON THE SHORES OF THE PLIVA AND VRBAS RIVERS. JAJCE DOES THAT— IT SIMPLY ENCHANTS YOU. Written by: Semra Hodžić

ENJOY YOURSELF BY THE PLIVSKO WATERFALL Any story about Jajce begins with the magnificent waterfall that sits at the place where the River Pliva enters the River Vrbas. It is no wonder that it does! It is a spectacular sight to see: the 21-metre waterfall right in the middle of Jajce is one of the twelve most beautiful waterfalls in the world which makes this town quite unique. It is a must see natural landmark in this charming little town. As you stroll through the beautifully landscaped park which leads you to the site where the River Pliva comes crashing and foaming down into the River Vrbas, you cannot get enough of how gorgeous and clean the area is! And the moment you set your eyes on the waterfall, you are at a loss for words! You cannot capture the moment on camera or in a song, as one of our old writers would say. From whichever side you approach the waterfall, whether you are looking down from above—from where the waterfall drops down, or from the sides—from landscaped terraces and the park that treat you to wonderful views of this natural wonder, it feels equally spectacular.

Stay there for a while and immortalise the moment by taking pictures that you will cherish forever. If you want to truly enjoy yourself, bring a blanket with you, take the best spot

in the park overlooking the waterfall, switch off your phone and enjoy a picnic with absolutely unbeatable views of the area.

ZIP LINE ACROSS THE WATERFALL If you are one of those people who cannot just stand still in awe of natural wonders, you will be thrilled to learn that you can experience an incredible adventure above the

If you want to find out more about what this town was like back at the time when Bosnia and Herzegovina was a kingdom, you will enjoy exploring 30 national monuments located in Jajce.

Plivsko Waterfall. Indulge in the newest tourist offer in Jajce—the 250-metre zip line that runs right across the waterfall. Experience this unique zip line adventure by riding down a cable across the River Vrbas Canyon to the viewing area right across the Pliva Waterfall, and then fly down to the Town Park across the waterfall. You can revel in the views of this breath-taking waterfall

from all sides, but those who flew down the wire say that the views it offers are priceless. A ride across one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls costs BAM 20, and there is a weight restriction in place—all riders must weigh less than 110 kilograms.

CULINARY SPECIALTIES After a long walk through Jajce’s lovely parks or a zip line adventure, you are bound to get hungry and wish to treat yourself to a good meal.

In Jajce, everyone is a good host, and the best way to see it for yourself is to try the local cuisine and culinary specialties. Since rivers in the vicinity of Jajce abound in fish, fish is an authentic dish in Jajce. Historical narratives suggest that trout baked in sour cream, which is also known as the “royal trout”, was a favourite dish at the royal court, and this season you can try it in Slapovi Tavern or in many other restaurants on the waterfront where you can also enjoy the amazing natural environment. In addition to fish, restaurants in Jajce also serve traditional Bosnian culinary specialties—from bosanski lonac (Bosnian stew) to ćevapi (a small rolled patty of grilled ground meat, usually beef, seasoned with paprika, and served in a flatbread often with chopped onions or sour cream), from baklava to modern-day cakes and the inevitable Bosnian coffee.

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NAJVEĆE BOGATSTVO JAJCA JESU NJEGOVE PRIRODNE I HISTORIJSKE ZNAMENITOSTI, ALI TO NE SMIJE BITI JEDINI RAZLOG DA KRENETE PUT OVOG PREKRASNOG GRADA. UKOLIKO ŽELITE UŽIVATI U VRHUNSKIM POZORIŠNIM PREDSTAVAMA, POSMATRATI TRADICIONALNE SKOKOVE S VODOPADA ILI SE UPOZNATI SA SREDNJOVJEKOVNOM BAŠTINOM GRADA, ONDA POSJETITE NEKE OD BROJNIH KULTURNO-SPORTSKIH MANIFESTACIJA KOJE SVAKE GODINE U OVAJ GRAD PRIVUKU VELIKI BROJ TURISTA I ČINE POSEBAN DIO TURISTIČKE PONUDE JAJCA. Autorica: Semra Hodžić

1. POZORIŠNE/KAZALIŠNE IGRE BIH Pozorišne/Kazališne igre BiH u Jajcu praznik su za sve ljubitelje „daski koje život znače“, stoga se potpuno opravdano ubrajaju u najvažniji kulturni događaj u godini. Najstariji je to festival u BiH koji već četiri decenije okuplja sve poznate teatarske grupe iz Bosne i Hercegovine na jednom mjestu. Ovogodišnje su najavljene za kraj augusta, u periodu od 28.8. do 04.9, i šest dana koliko traju ključ grada Jajca preuzimaju glum52

ci. Nagrade publike ili stručnog žirija kojima su se do sada okitila velika glumačka imena bh. pozorišne scene ponos su i dika svih onih koji je osvoje upravo u Jajcu, a aplauzi i priče o festivalu još dugo odjekuju gradom nakon festivala.

2. LIKOVNA KOLONIJA – JAJCE ART Jajce je grad za kojeg se čini da je kao slika koju je samo potrebno uokviriti, stoga je sasvim razumljivo da upravo u njemu mnogi umjetnici dolaze pronaći inspiraciju. Prije ne-

koliko godina u njemu je zaživjela i postaje tradicionalna likovna kolonija koja se početkom ljeta odvija na lokacijama u gradu koje po svojim historijskim, kulturnim i prirodnim obilježjima najvjernije prezentuju Jajce i Bosnu i Hercegovinu. Tokom svog boravka u Jajcu slikari posjećuju najznačajnije kulturno– historijske spomenike, te na svojim platnima ovjekovječuju trenutke provedene u ovom čarobnom gradu.

Posljednjeg dana kolonije organizira se izložba radova nastalih u njenim okvirima u Gradskoj galeriji Jajce.

3. DANI SREDNJOVJEKOVLJA Ako želite otputovati kroz vrijeme, pa u starom srednjovjekovnom gradu sresti vitezove koji se na tvrđavi poklanjaju posljednjem bosanskom kralju Stjepanu Tomaševiću, doživjeti da gledate viteške igre ili poslušate koncert srednjovjekovne muzike, onda u julu planirajte put u Jajce na tradicionalne Dane srednjovjekovlja! Upoznajte se s našim starim pismom – bosančicom i naučite kako je pisati, kako mačevati ili se okušajte u radionicama streličarstva! Na ovoj manifestaciji koja se održava u organizaciji Agencije za kulturno-povijesnu i prirodnu baštinu i razvoj turističkih potencijala grada Jajca na jedinstven način ćete se upoznati sa srednjovjekovnom baštinom Jajca.

4. FESTIVALI FOLKLORA Jednako kao što vas u prošlost vraćaju vitezovi na ulicama Jajca, vratit će vas i djevojke kad u dimijama zaklepetaju nanulama niz kaldrmu Starog grada. U raznolikim starim narodnim nošnjama i uz tradicionalnu igru – folklor, probudit će u vama nevjerovatne emocije. Festival

folklora “Dani Vlatka Jurića ” kojeg organizira KUD „Jajce“, a koji slavi različitost kulturne baštine i na kojem se na jednom mjestu mogu vidjeti specifične nošnje i igre različitih zemalja, održava se sredinom jula svake godine. Osim igre, učesnici i posjetioci posjećuju organizirane izložbe fotografija i nošnje, večer folklora i druženja u znak sjećanja na jajačkog koreografa Vlatka Jurića, čovjeka koji je svojim nesebičnim zalaganjem prenio na mnoge generacije ljubav prema bh. tradiciji i folkloru. Ako propustite ovaj festival, dođite u Jajce u augustu kada se održava Međunarodni festival folklora „Dani mladosti“ kojeg organizira KUD „Stari grad“ Jajce.

5. TAKMIČARSKI SKOKOVI S VODOPADA PLIVE Kako je sam vodopad najveća atrakcija Jajca, tako su i skokovi s njega postali nadaleko poznati. Događaj je to koji svi žele vidjeti – hrabre skakače kako padaju niz 20 metara visok vodopad u 10 metara dubok bazen koji je dodatna sigurnost takmičarima pri manifestaciji. Skokovi s jednog od najljepših vodopada u Evropi održavaju se u takmičarskoj disciplini stil „Lasta“, te u revijal-

nom dijelu programa u slobodnom stilu. Svake godine na ovo takmičenje se prijavi oko 30 profesionalnih skakača iz Bosne i Hercegovine, Hrvatske, Srbije, Crne Gore i Slovenije, i prvog vikenda u augustu skokovi postaju glavna tema u gradu na obalama Vrbasa i Plive, ali i šire.

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You Should Not Miss Out on in Jajce This Summer JAJCE’S LARGEST RESOURCE BY FAR ARE ITS NATURAL AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS, BUT THAT MUST NOT BE THE ONLY REASON FOR YOU TO HEAD OUT TO EXPLORE THIS GORGEOUS TOWN. IF YOU WISH TO ENJOY THE BEST THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, WATCH COMPETITORS JUMP OFF THE PLIVA WATERFALLS OR LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TOWN’S MEDIEVAL HERITAGE, THEN COME TO SOME OF THE NUMEROUS CULTURAL AND SPORTS EVENTS THAT ATTRACT A LARGE NUMBER OF TOURISTS EACH YEAR AND MAKE UP A SPECIAL PART OF JAJCE’S TOURIST OFFER. Written by: Semra Hodžić

1. B&H THEATRE GAMES B&H Theatre Games held in Jajce are a real feast for all theatre lovers and they are rightly considered as the most important cultural event of the year. This event is the oldest festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina that has been gathering all the renowned theatre groups from across the country in one place for four decades. This year, the games are scheduled to take place at the end of August, from 28 August to 4 September. Over six days, actors will have the keys to the town. Audience or expert jury awards that have been presented to key actors of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian theatre scene are the pride and joy of all the actors who won them in Jajce. Standing ovations and stories 54

about the festival keep reverberating around the town long after the festival ends.

2. FINE ARTS COLONY – JAJCE ART Jajce seems like a great picture that just needs to be framed, so it is hardly surprising that this very place is a haven for many artists in search of inspiration. A few years back, a traditional fine arts colony took root there and became a traditional event occurring at the beginning of summer at various locations around town which most truly reflect the spirit and character of Jajce and Bosnia and Herzegovina with their historical, cultural and natural fe atures. During their stay in Jajce, painters explore the most important cultural and historical monuments

and immortalise on their canvases the moments they spent in this magical town. Artists’ works produced at the colony are exhibited at the Jajce Town Gallery on the last day of the colony.

3. DAYS OF THE MIDDLE AGES If you want to travel in time in this medieval town and encounter the knights bowing before Stjepan Tomašević, the last Bosnian king, watch them play medieval knight games, or go to a medieval music concert, then plan a trip to Jajce in July because that is when the traditional event called Days of the Middle Ages takes place! Discover and learn the old Bosnian Cyrillic script widely known as Bosančica, learn the basics of fencing, and if you wo-

uld like to try archery, there are archery classes to help you learn! The event, organised by the Agency for Cultural, Historic and Natural Heritage and Development of Tourist Potentials of the Town of Jajce, allows you to familiarise yourself with the town’s medieval heritage in a rather unique manner.

4. FOLKLORE FESTIVALS Just as knights on the streets of Jajce take you back to the past, so do the girls in dimije (loose, baggy and long trousers tapered at the ankle also known as harem trousers, schalwar, Turkish trousers, or Aladdin pants) as they clap their nanule (clog-like high-heeled shoes; they are open and consist of a nice piece of wood treated with two heels and a strap that is pulled up on toes) down the Old Town’s cobbled streets. Dressed in traditional folk costumes and performing traditional dances called folk dances they will stir up heartfelt emotions in you. Organised by “Jajce” Culture and Art Society and held every July, International Folklore Festival “Vlatko Jurić Days” celebrates the richness and diversity of cultural heritage. In mid-July participants from various countries come to Jajce wearing unique national folk costumes during their traditional dances. Apart from dancing, participants and visitors pay visits to photography and folk costume exhibitions, attend folklore evenings

and go to ceremonies to pay tribute to the Jajce-born choreographer Vlatko Jurić for his selfless commitment to passing on his love of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian tradition and folklore to many a generation. If you miss this festival, be sure to go to Jajce in August because that is when International Folklore Festival “Youth Days” takes place. “Old Town” Culture and Art Society organises it.

5. PLIVA WATERFALLS JUMPING COMPETITION Since Pliva Waterfalls are the main attraction in Jajce, jumps off the waterfalls have naturally become widely known. Everyone wants to attend the high-diving competition taking place in Jajce and see bold competitors dive into a 10-metre deep pool from a 20-metre-high platform above the waterfalls. The pool is an additional safety measure aimed at ensuring divers’ safety during the event. The jumps from one of Europe’s most stunning waterfalls feature the “Eagle Dive” category in the official competition programme, and the free style category in the out-of-competition programme. Each year, 30 professional divers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia sign up for the contest, and jumping becomes the main topic of discussion in Jajce, the small town located on the Vrbas and Pliva rivers, and beyond.

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Adresa/Address: Ul. Nikole Šopa, 70101 Jajce Tel.: 030/658-011 E-mail: opc.jajce@tel.net.ba

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GRAD NA ZRNU SOLI

Urednik portala In Your Pocket John Bills se založio da Tuzla bude u vrhu liste, opisujući je kao da „možda ne privlači pažnju poput Sarajeva ili Mostara, ali takva nenametljivost upravo joj odgovara“. „Grad poezije, slikarstva i ustrajnosti, sa svojim kompaktnim i šarmantnim središtem koje blista poput najsjajnije zvijezde, premda ‘kompaktan’ možda i nije najbolji termin za gradski centar u kome se nalazi veliko slano jezero koje Tuzlu čini jedinstvenom u Evropi. Višestoljetna eksploatacija soli je odigrala značajnu ulogu u razvoju grada, pa je i današnja moderna Tuzla staru dobru so stavila u prvi plan kroz prekrasna slana jezera i fantastični Muzej solarstva. Iskusite najprijatniju atmosferu u zemlji, neke od njenih najboljih kafana i ćevabdžinica i spoznat ćete ogroman mikrokosmos svega što Bosnu i Hercegovinu čini tako veličanstvenom“, navodi se u tekstu.

Mnogi Tuzlu zovu „grad na zrnu soli“, a to „zrno soli’ su stotine miliona tona kamene soli i slane vode, koje je iza sebe ostavilo staro Panonsko more kada se prije više od deset miliona godina povlačilo sa ovih prostora. Kroz vrijeme, grad je rastao i mijenjao se, no njegovo je ime uvijek ostajalo vezano za so.

Ostaci Panononskog mora su i danas predstavljeni u srcu Tuzle kroz kompleks Panonskih jezera, koji predstavlja jedinstvenu turističku atrakciju u BiH i jugoistočnoj Evropi. Tuzla je jedini grad u Evropi koji ima slana jezera i jedini grad na svijetu čija se slana jezera, kupalište i plaža nalaze u centru grada. Grad Tuzla je za njih dobio najviše priznanje Svjetske turističke organizacije Ujedinjenih nacija - 2012 UNWTO ULYSSES AWARD koja se dodjeljuje za inovacije u oblasti turizma. U sklopu kompleksa Panonskih jezera nalaze se tri slana jezera, slapovi

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sa slanom vodom, arheološki park „Neolitsko - sojeničko naselje“ i geološka postavka “Pannonica”, dječiji zabavni park, te mnogi drugi ugostiteljski, kulturni i zabavni sadržaji. Na Panonskim jezerima se provode standardi certifikata Plave zastave za plaže mora i jezera, koji su prilagođeni i novim okolnostima pandemije COVID-19 i koja i u ovim izazovnim vremenima pandemije nude priliku za kvalitetan odmor i relaksaciju bez brige o riziku od zaraze.

TRGOVI I PARKOVI Najveći i najljepši trg u BiH - Trg Slobode mjesto je odmora i okupljanja ne samo Tuzlaka, već i turista.

Centralno mjesto na Trgu zauzima velika fontana koju krase ornamenti stećaka. Nedaleko od ovog trga nalazi se i Soni trg sa muzejskom postavkom, konzerviranim ostacima starog sonog bunara i stiliziranom fontanom u obliku neolitske posude za isoljavanje koji govori o historiji

proizvodnje soli i tradiciji multietničnosti Tuzle. Soni trg je centar historijskog dijela grada, oko kojeg se nižu desetine uskih, granitom popločanih uličica, uvijek punih života i mladosti. U samom centru grada očekuju vas zelene oaze Gradskog parka, šetališta Slana banja, i parka Ilinčica, koje su pravi bijeg od gradske vreve. U samoj jezgri grada, u očuvanoj staroj „čaršiji“ su stotine ugodnih mjesta za ispijanje kafe i sređivanje dojmova, ali i stjecanje novih! Pješačkim mostom povezan sa kompleksom Panonskih jezera, Centralni gradski park krasi spomenik prvom bosanskom kralju Tvrtku I Kotromaniću, te kameni obelisk s tekstom Povelje Kulina bana.

GRAD KULTURE I SPORTA Ljubitelji kulture i sporta na svakom koraku otkrivat će mjesta vrijedna pažnje!

Posjetite Međunarodnu galeriju portreta Tuzla koja u svom fundusu ima preko 5.000 umjetničkih djela, atelje „Ismet Mujezinović” kojeg je iza sebe ostavio jedan od najznačajnijih bosanskohercegovačkih umjetnika i akademski slikar.

Kulturni sadržaji Tuzle su najbolje predstavljeni kroz Narodno pozorište Tuzla, koje je najstarije pozorište u BiH, ali i kroz brojne kulturne manifestacije kao što su: „Cum Grano Salis“, „Interbifep“, Festival „Kale-

Da biste se najlakše informisali o svemu što možete vidjeti i okusiti u Tuzli, posjetite Turistički info centar u sklopu Turističke zajednice Grada Tuzle na Sonom trgu. Posjetitelji Tuzle ovdje mogu pronaći sve neophodne informacije o turističkoj ponudi grada, podatke o raspoloživom smještaju, aktuelnim zbivanjima u gradu, kao i turističke karte i suvenire.

idoskop“, „Ljeto u Tuzli“, Tuzlanski pozorišni dani, Tuzla film festival, Bijenale minijature, Teatar kabare „TKT“ Fest, Festival sevdalinke, Festival dječije pjesme „Majski cvijet“ i mnogi drugi. Tuzla je i grad sporta, a jedan od poznatijih tuzlanskih brendova je Radničko sportsko društvo „Sloboda“, osnovano davne 1919. godine i koje je najbolji pokazatelj da samo istinske vrijednosti zaista traju.

POSJETITE TUZLU! O Tuzli njeni gosti i posjetioci kažu da je grad koji plijeni i osvaja svojom toplinom i otvorenošću prema svima. U Tuzli ćete uživati u bogatoj gastronomskoj ponudi, jer ćete na svakom koraku imati priliku probati specijalitete tradicionalne bosanske i internacionalne kuhinje. Ali nigdje kao u Tuzli nećete uz odličnu gastro ponudu imati pogled na jedinstvena slana jezera u samom srcu grada!

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Your Summer

Holiday Destination in B&H

EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE IN YOUR POCKET GUIDE ADDED TUZLA TO ITS 21 OFF THE BEATEN PATH EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS FOR 2021 MICROCOSM OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA John Bills, editor of the In Your Pocket guide, argues that Tuzla should be at the top of the list explaining that “it might not get the attention afforded to Sarajevo and Mostar, but that is just the way that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s third-largest city likes it”. “A city of poetry, painting and perseverance, Tuzla’s compact and charming centre shines as its brightest star, although it is debatable how accurate the word ‘compact’ can be when that centre comes with a massive salt lake, making this the only city in Europe with a salt lake at its core. Salt has played the major role in the development of the city over the centuries so it makes sense that good old NaCl is at the forefront of modern Tuzla, through the gorgeous lakes and fantastic Museum of Salt. Throw in the country’s most convivial atmosphere, some of its best pubs and a very famous ćevabdžinica, and you 58

have got yourself a tremendous microcosm of everything that makes Bosnia and Herzegovina so blooming magnificent“, he writes.

CITY ON A GRAIN OF SALT Many refer to Tuzla as the “city on a grain of salt”, and this “grain of salt” actually denotes several hundred million tons of rock salt and salty water. When the ancient Pannonian Sea retreated more than ten million years ago, it left millions of tons of rock salt deposits in this region. Over time, the city expanded and changed, but its name remained salt-related.

Remnants of the Pannonian Sea are still visible in the heart of Tuzla—the Pannonian Lakes Complex, which is a unique tourist attraction in B&H and South East Europe. Tuzla is the only city in Europe that has salt lakes and the only city in the world that has salt lakes, swimming areas and beaches in its centre. The City of Tuzla won the 2012 UNWTO ULYSSES AWARD, the greatest accolade of the

United Nations World Tourism Organisation for innovations in tourism.

The Pannonian Lakes Complex comprises three salt lakes, saltwater wa�terfalls a “Neolithic Stilt House Settlement” and a geological museum collection called “Pannonica”, children’s amusement park, and a large number of catering, cultural, and entertaining facilities. The Pannonian Lakes regularly obtain the Blue Flag certificate in compliance with standards set to promote sustainable development in freshwater and marine areas. The standards were modified to reflect the new circumstances relating to the Coronavirus pandemic.

In these challenging times, the lakes are the go-to location for visitors to enjoy some quality rest and relaxation without worrying about the risk of contracting the virus.

SQUARES AND PARKS The largest and loveliest square in B&H—the Freedom Square—is a place where the people of Tuzla and

tourists alike meet up and relax. A large fountain adorned with ornaments from medieval tombstnes carved into marble slabs occupies the square centre. there is another square not far from here—the Salt Square—which is an open air museum of sorts. It features a collection of items from the Neolithic and the Ottoman Empire, conserved remains of an old salt well, and a central replica of a fountain made in the style of a Neolithic dish for boiling salt which shows how salt used to be produced back in the day and displays Tuzla’s multi-ethnic tradition. The Salt Square is located in the historical heart of the city around which dozens of narrow streets paved with granite slabs, always brimming with life and energy of its youth, are lined up. The city centre offers visitors several green oases: the City Park, the Salt Spa Promenade, and the Ilinčica Park, enabling them to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The old city quarter, the well-preserved “čaršija”, is dotted with cosy cafés perfect for thinking about the impressions the city made on you and the impressions it is yet to make! The Central City Park, which is linked with the Pannonian Lakes by a pedestrian bridge, includes a monument dedicated to Tvrtko I Kotromanić, the first Bosnian King,

Visit the City of Tuzla Tourist Board’s Tourist Info Centre situated at the Salt Square to get the info you need about all the places to see and experience in Tuzla. The Centre has all the info about the city’s tourist offer, available accommodation options, current events, sightseeing passes, and souvenirs. and a stone obelisk with the Charter of Kulin Ban inscribed on it.

CITY OF CULTURE AND SPORT With each step they take, culture lovers and sport fans will discover that there is something worth exploring! Visit the Tuzla International Gallery Portrait housing a collection of more than 5,000 works of art, and the “Ismet Mujezinović” Atelier exhibiting the works left behind by one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most important artists and academic painters. The best way to experience culture in Tuzla is to attend performances at Tuzla National Theatre, the oldest theatre in B&H, and a wide range of cultural events such as “Cum Grano Salis”, “Interbifep”, “Kaleidoscope” Festival, “Summer in Tuzla”, Tuzla Theatre Days, Tuzla Film Festival, Biennale of Miniature

Art, “TKT” Cabaret Theatre Fest, Sevdalinka Festival, “May Flower” Children’s Song Festival, etc. Tuzla is a city of sports, too. One of Tuzla’s better-known brands is the “Freedom” Workers Sport Association.

Founded back in 1919, it certainly shows that only the things we truly appreciate can really last.

VISIT TUZLA! Its guests and visitors say that Tuzla is a city that captivates and wins people’s hearts and minds with its warmth and openness to all people. In Tuzla, you will enjoy a variety of culinary delights because there are traditional Bosnian and international dishes everywhere you turn.

However, there is no other place in the world quite like Tuzla. While they revel in various culinary specialties, visitors are treated to unique views of the salt lakes in the heart of the city!

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Avanture na krilima slobode PREPUSTITE SE TOKU RIJEKA I BRZAKA, NAJVIŠIM VRHOVIMA I RAZLIČITIM STAZAMA! PLANINARENJE, BRDSKI BICIKLIZAM, VOŽNJA QUADOVA, KANUA, TE RAFTING I PARAGLAJDING NA NAJLJEPŠIM PRIRODNIM LOKACIJAMA UBRZAT ĆE RAD VAŠEG SRCA, A VAŠE TIJELO ĆE SE OSJETITI POTPUNO SLOBODNO. PLANINARENJE Doživite najljepšu zelenu oazu i prepustite se mirisu šume planinareći u NP Kozara gdje se nalazi veliki broj označenih planinarskih i biciklističkih staza. Za one koji su iskusniji i žele veći planinarski izazov preporučujemo planinarske staze Zelengore, Volujka i Maglića, planina koje se nalaze u okviru NP Sutjeska.

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Osjetite istinsku prirodu i ljepotu zelengorskih jezera, istražite staze do najvišeg vrha u BiH, planine Maglić i doživite magiju najstarije očuvane prašume Perućice! Odlučite se za neku od staza u okolini Banje Luke i otkrijte puteve historije! Mlinovi i vodopadi Krupe na Vrbasu će vas ostaviti bez daha, kao i druga mala sela i mjesta, te manastiri i utvrđenja na koja ćete naići planinareći ovim ru-

tama. Olimpijska planina Jahorina nije samo poznata po skijanju, već i po planinarskim i pješačkim stazama različitih dužina i težina. Plava staza ima kružni oblik i poznata je po brojnim izvorištima vode, dok je zelena staza dobila ime prema listopadnim i četinarskim šumama kroz koje prolazi. Ljubiteljima planinarenja preporučujemo Šipovo i njegovu okolinu. Ovdje možete uživati u ta-

Foto: Arhiva rafting centra Drina-Tara kozvanom „raju od hiljadu izvora“.

Raznobojna i raznolika flora i fauna u kombinaciji sa čistom izvorskom vodom predstavlja jedinstveno iskustvo za svakog planinara.

BRDSKI BICIKLIZAM Banja Luka i Kozara su savršene lokacije koje biciklistima nude veliki broj uzbudljivih staza. Vrbas Adventure resort u blizini Banje Luke vam pruža pravi biciklistički izazov sa tri

različite rute ukupne dužine 102 km. Za ljubitelje brdskog biciklizma se preporučuju staze na Kozari koje su karakteristične po raznolikosti biljnog i životinjskog svijeta, zatim po bogatim šumskim kompleksima, obroncima, vidikovcima i potocima koji će vašu vožnju učiniti još atraktivnijom. Također, posebno iskustvo su i biciklističke staze na području Trebinja. Sunce, masivne stijene i prekrasan pejzaž čine ovu pustolo-

vinu sasvim neobičnom. Odlučite se na biciklističku stazu oko Trebinja kroz stare austrougarske puteve i posjetite stare gradove Strač, Golo brdo i Petrinu. U posljednje vrijeme veoma popularna destinacija za brdski biciklizam je Pecka koja se nalazi u blizini Mrkonjić Grada. Ističe se po dobro obilježenim stazama od preko 200 km, rutama od jednostavne do srednje težine i velikom broju atrakcija koje se nalaze u blizini.

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Foto: Arhiva rafting centra Drina-Tara

PARAGLAJDING

SLOBODNO PENJANJE

Doživite avanturu na nebu i otkrijte ljepotu ove neistražene lokacije iz druge perspektive! Jugozapadni dio Banje Luke je savršen za vašu prvu paraglajding avanturu, ali i ako ste iskusni piloti, te se uvijek vraćate na ovu lokaciju da uživate u naljepšim prizorima. U Banjoj Luci postoji nekoliko startnih lokacija. Preporučujemo Manjaču i Krmine kako biste doživjeli jedinstveno paraglajding iskustvo. I planina Ozren ima izuzetne uslove za paraglajding, posebno u proljeće i ljeto, kada termalni tokovi dostižu visinu preko 2500 m što omogućava da sam let traje nekoliko sati i više od deset kilometara.

Također, lokalitet Gljiva na području Trebinja je vrlo pogodan za let, dok reljef ovog područja i šarmantan duh grada čine ovo iskustvo još vrednijim za sve ljubitelje avanture.

U Banjoj Luci postoji dosta lokacija za penjanje sa dobro opremljenim rutama svih stepena težine. Kanjon Tijesno je vjerovatno najinteresantnije mjesto za avanture ovog tipa, sa stazom dugačkom 7 km. Veličanstven pogled na dolinu Vrbasa sa litica kanjona čini ovo iskustvo potpuno nevjerovatnim. Također, vrlo popularan među penjačima je Kameni most koji se smatra neobičnim prirodnim fenomenom.

Osim ovih lokacija, Kozara je još jedna lokacija savršeno oblikovana za avanture u polju slobodnog penjanja.

“Zečiji kamen” nudi pravi nalet adrenalina za ljubitelje ove discipline. Sa vodopadom i izuzetnim pogledom, ova lokacija predstavlja jedinstvenu atrakciju. Tu je i tzv. via

ferrata, staza dužine 26 m i nalazi se na stijeni Bijelog kamena. Ovo je prva takva staza u regiji, a posjetiocu pruža adrenalinsko uzbuđenje, avanturu, uživanje u ljepotama krajolika, a sve to na bezbjedan način. Pravu atrakciju predstavlja i via ferrata Sokolov put na Romaniji. Ovaj adrenalinski sadržaj će ljubiteljima avanture i ekstremnih sportova pružiti veliko uzbuđenje uz maksimalnu sigurnost.

ADRENALIN NA VODI Rafting je posebno popularan na rijekama Tari i Vrbasu koje vam pružaju priliku za aktivan odmor u jedinstvenom prirodnom okruženju.

Rafting kampovi u kojima možete osigurati svoj boravak, upoznat će vas sa adrenalinskim doživljajem cijele ove regije. Osim za rafting, rijeka Vrbas savršena je i za kajak i kanu. U blizini Banje Luke nalaze se zanimljive lokacije za kanjoning avanturu poput kanjona rijeka Cvrčke i Švrakave. Tu su i kanjon rijeke Hrčavke u NP Sutjeska, kao i kanjon rijeke Sušice koja pripada općini Foča.

VOŽNJA QUADOVIMA Ljubitelji ovih četverotočkaša, svoju oazu uživanja i adrenalinskog doživljaja mogu pronaći po predivnim krajolicima Jahorine, NP Sutjeska ili hercegovačkih Morina.

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Adventures on the Wings of Freedom EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE RIVER RAPIDS, DISCOVERING THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PEAKS AND EXPLORING VARIOUS HIKING TRAILS! HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, QUAD RIDING, CANOEING AND PARAGLIDING ADVENTURES AT THE MOST STUNNING NATURAL PLACES WILL GET YOUR HEART RATE UP AND SET YOUR BODY FREE. HIKING Experience the most gorgeous green oasis and soak in the scents of the forest by hiking in the Kozara National Park which offers an array of marked hiking and cycling trails. For experienced outdoor enthusiasts who are up for a more demanding hiking challenge, we recommend hiking trails in Zelengora, Volujak and Maglić mountains, which are all part of the Sutjeska National Park. Feel the true nature and beauty of the lakes in Mount Zelen-

gora, explore the trails leading up to the highest mountain top in B&H, and enjoy the magic of Perućica, the best preserved European rainforest!

Opt for one of the trails in the vicinity of Banjaluka and discover historic roads! The mills and waterfalls in the village of Krupa na Vrbasu will take your breath away as will some of the other little villages and places, monasteries and fortifications you will come across while hiking on these routes. Olympic Mount Jahorina is renowned not only as a skiing destination but also as a

hiking and walking area featuring trails of varying length and difficulty. The blue trail is circular in shape and well-known for its water springs, while the green trail was named after the deciduous and coniferous forests it runs through. We recommend mountain lovers explore Šipovo and its immediate vicinity. This is where you can revel in the “paradise with one thousand water springs”. A colourful and diverse flora and fauna combined with clean spring waters is a unique experience for any hiking enthusiast.

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MOUNTAIN BIKING Banja Luka and Kozara are the perfect places for cyclists as they offer a great many exciting mountain bike trails. Vrbas Adventure Resort near Banjaluka offers you a real cycling challenge with three different routes spanning 102 km in total. We recommend mountain biking enthusiasts not to miss mountain bike trails in Mount Kozara which provides habitat for diverse animal and plant species and features large forest areas and numerous foothills, vantage points and creeks making the descent down the mountain even more attractive.

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decide to explore the bike trail around the town of Trebinje, wheel along the old roads dating back to the Austro-Hungarian period and visit old towns of Strač, Golo brdo and Petrina. Pecka has recently become quite a popular mountain biking destination. Located near the town of Mrkonjić Grad, its trails cover an area of more than 200 km, feature a network of routes ranging from easy to intermediate and offer a large number of attractions in the nearby area.

PARAGLIDING Have an adventure up in the sky and discover from another angle just how delightful this unexplored location is. The south-western part of Banjaluka is perfect for your first paragliding trip, but it is equally perfect for you if you are an expe-

rienced pilot who always comes back to this place to admire the amazing views of the landscapes it offers. There are several take-off spots in Banjaluka. We would recommend Manjača and Krmine for a unique paragliding experience.

Mount Ozren also boasts exceptionally good conditions for paragliding particularly in the spring and summer season when thermal currents reach a height of 2,500 metres above the ground which allows paragliding flights to last several hours and cover over 10 kilometres in distance. In addition, Gljiva (Mushroom) in the Trebinje area is also a reasonably good flying site, whereas the terrain in this area and the charm of Trebinje make this experience worthwhile to any adventure seeker.

FREE ROCK CLIMBING There are many rock climbing locations in Banjaluka with well-protected routes for all levels of difficulty. Kanjon Tijesno (Tight Canyon) is probably the most interesting place to have such an adventure at featuring a 7-kilometre route. What makes this experience absolutely incredible are the magnificent views of the River Vrbas Valley from the canyon’s cliffs.

Moreover, Kameni most (Stone Bridge), which is a very unusual natural phenomenon, is very popular among rock climbers. Apart from these locations, Mount Kozara is another perfect location for free rock climbing adventure. “Zečiji kamen” (Rabbit’s Rock) offers a real adrenaline rush for all rock climbing aficionados. Featuring a waterfall that treats visitors to exceptionally beautiful views of the area, it is indeed a one-of-a-kind attraction. There is also the so called via ferrata, which is a 26-metre long route over the rocks called Bijeli kamen (White Rock). It is the first route of its kind in the area offering visitors adrenalin-fuelled fun, adventure and enjoyment as they safely marvel at the wonderful scenery. Another attraction is the Sokolov put (Falcon’s Path) via ferrata in Mount Romanija.

This adrenaline-boosting activity ensures maximum safety for adventure and extreme sports enthusiasts on the lookout for new thrills.

ADRENALINE ON RIVER WATERS White water rafting is particularly popular on Tara and Vrbas rivers.

You can have an active holiday in the unique natural environment of these two rivers. Rafting camps offer accommodation and allow you to explore adrenaline-triggering activities in the area. In addition to being the perfect location for white water rafting, the River Vrbas is also ideal for kayaking and canoeing. Within a short distance of Banjaluka, there are great sites for Canyoning trips down the Cvrčka and Švrakava rivers. The River Hrčavka Canyon in the Sutjeska National Park, as well as the River Sušica Canyon, which

is situated in Foča Municipality, are not far from there either.

QUAD RIDES Quad bike lovers can find their oasis of fun and adrenaline-charged activities in the amazing landscapes of Mount Jahorina, Sutjeska National Park, and Morina Plateau in Herzegovina.

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Foču

ZAŠTO FOČA? ZBOG IDEALNOG ODMORA U NETAKNUTOJ PRIRODI, ZBOG NEPONOVLJIVOG OSJEĆAJA AVANTURE I ADRENALINA, ZBOG RAZNOVRSNE PONUDE DOMAĆE KUHINJE I GOSTOPRIMSTVA DOMAĆINA, ZBOG MANIFESTACIJA KOJE IMAJU RAZLIČITE CILJEVE I DOŽIVLJAJE, ZBOG ATRAKCIJA, ZBOG 17 RIJEKA I RJEČICA.

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Foča

WHY FOČA? BECAUSE IT ALLOWS YOU TO SPEND A PERFECT HOLIDAY IN A PRISTINE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENJOY AN UNBEATABLE FEELING OF ADVENTURE AND A RUSH OF ADRENALINE, REVEL IN A WIDE VARIETY OF NATIONAL CULINARY DELICACIES IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE, ATTEND DIFFERENT TYPES OF EVENTS OFFERING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, VISIT ATTRACTIONS, AND EXPLORE 17 RIVERS AND SMALL STREAMS.

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1. SUTJESKA NATIONAL PARK

1. NACIONALNI PARK „SUTJESKA“ Nacionalni park „Sutjeska“ je najstariji i najveći nacionalni park u Bosni i Hercegovini i zbog svojih prirodnih vrijednosti, ljepota i očuvanosti 2000. godine uvršten je u II kategoriju IUCN-a (Odjeljenja UN-a za zaštitu prirode i prirodnih dobara). Park obuhvata široko planinsko područje Bosne i Hercegovine i graniči sa Crnom Gorom, oivičen je rijekama Pivom, Drinom, izvorišnim tokom Neretve, a nadvijaju ga planinski masivi Bioča, Vučeva, Maglića, Volujaka, Lebršnika i Zelengore. U okviru Parka nalazi se sedam glečerskih jezera koje se zbog svoje izuzetne ljepote često nazivaju „gorske oči“: Orlovačko (1.500mnv), Štirinsko (1.677mnv), Kotlaničko (1.514mnv), Donje Bare(1.500mnv), Gornje Bare(1.550mnv), Crno jezero(1.450mnv) i Bijelo jezero(1.417).

Sutjeska National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thanks to its outstanding natural values and their preservation, and beautiful scenery, since 2000 Sutjeska National Park has been listed in Category II of IUCN (UN department for conservation of nature and natural wealth). Covering a wide mountainous area of Bosnia and Herzegovina and straddling the border with Montenegro, it is surrounded by the Piva and Drina rivers and the source stream of the Neretva River, and the mountain massifs of Bioč, Vučevo, Maglić, Volujak, Lebršnik, and Zelengora.

The park hides seven magnificent glacial lakes within its plateaus and valleys. Owing to their stunning beauty, they are known as “mountain eyes”: Orlovačko Lake (1,500 m), Štirinsko Lake (1,677 m), Kotlaničko Lake (1,514 m), Donje Bare Lake (1,500 m), Gornje Bare Lake (1,550 m), Black Lake (1,450 m), and White Lake (1,417 m).

2. PJEŠČANE PIRAMIDE Ovaj jedinstveni geomorfološki fenomen nastao je dugim nizom godina, erozijom tla i pod utjecajem agresivne sprege mrazeva, ljetnih vrućina, kiša i jakih vjetrova. Ono što je zanimljivo jeste da proces erozije traje i danas tako da pješčane piramide ne nestaju, nego rastu.

Oblikom i sastavom podsjećaju na piramide u Koloradu (SAD), Dolomitima (Italija) ili na piramide u Đavoljoj Varoši (Srbija).

2. SAND PYRAMIDS This unique geomorphological phenomenon took many years to evolve. It was formed by soil erosion 68

and the joint influence of aggressive frost, summer heat, rain and strong winds. Interestingly enough, the process of erosion continues today, and, contrary to expectations, the colu-

mns do not disappear but grow. In size and composition, they resemble the pyamids in Colorado, the United States, the Dolomites, Italy, or Đavolja Varoš, Serbia.

3. SAT KULA

3. CLOCK TOWER

Simbol grada Sat kula koja dominira u panorami Foče kao da vam poručuje ,,Vrijeme je za Foču’’. Najstarije kazivanje o postojanju sata u Bosni i Hercegovini vezano je za naš grad. Sagrađena je 1758. godine, kao zadužbina Mehmed paše Kukavice. Satni mehanizam je poklon Dubrovačke republike. Sat kula sagrađena je od kamena u obliku četvrtaste prizme, visoka je 20 metara i pokrivena šatorskim krovom.

Kad dođete do Sat kule, ne propustite posjetiti ni Muzej stare Hercegovine!

The Clock Tower, which is the most visible structure in Foča, seems to be telling people that “It’s time for Foča”. The oldest records about the existence of a clock tower in Bosnia and Herzegovina relate to this one. It was built back in 1758 at the behest of Mehmed Pasha Kukavica, as his endowment. The clock mechanism was donated to Foča by the Dubrovnik Republic. The clock tower was built of stone in the form of a square prism. It is 20 meters high and covered with a tent roof.

Once you are there, do not miss the chance to visit the Old Herzegovina Museum too!

4. RAFTING

4. WHITE WATER RAFTING

Na talasima Tare, jedne od najljepših rijeka u Evropi, kanjonom dugim 80 km, dubinom od 1.300m, poslije kanjona Kolorado, drugim u svijetu, ljubitelji avanturizma doživjet će rafting za nezaborav. Njena voda izuzetno je čista i predstavlja najveći evropski prirodni rezervat pitke vode, zbog čega je nazivaju ,,suza Evrope’’. Najatraktivnija za rafting je dionica od Brštanovice do Šćepan Polja, duga -15tak km. Za svoje goste vlasnici rafting kampova organizuju spust prepun adrenalina, tokom kojeg uživaju u nestvarno lijepim okolnim pejzažima i jedinstvenoj prirodi najdubljeg kanjona na starom kontinentu.

On the waves of the Tara River, one of Europe’s loveliest rivers boasting a canyon stretching over 80 m, with a depth of 1,300 m, which makes it the world’s second largest canyon after the Colorado Canyon, thrill seekers will enjoy an unforgettable white water rafting experience. The river’s waters are extremely clean, and it is the largest European drinking water natural reserve. That is why it is known as the “Tear of Europe”. The most attractive section of the Tara River rafting trip is the 15-kilometre section from Brštanovica to Šćepan Polje. Camp owners organise adrenaline-fuelled rafting tours for their guests affording them surreal views of the gorgeous scenery along the Tara Canyon and unique natural features of the deepest canyon of the old continent.

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5. HRAM SVETOG SAVE I ALADŽA DŽAMIJA (BOGATSTVO RAZLIČITOSTI) Na desnoj obali rijeke Ćehotine, u samom srcu grada ispunjenim zelenilom, nalaze se dvije najljepše vjerske građevine u Foči. Impozantni hram Svetog Save jedna je od najvećih crkvenih građevina Srpske pravoslavne crkve u RS-u, a u njegovoj blizini nalazi se i jedna je od najljepših džamija u Bosni i Hercegovini - Aladža. Ovaj dragulj graditeljstva nastao je rukom Hasana Nezira prije skoro 500 godina i važi za remek-djelo islamske arhitekture.

5. SAINT SAVA TEMPLE AND ALADŽA MOSQUE (A WEALTH OF DIVERSITY) Set amidst the greenery of the town centre, the two most beautiful religious buildings in Foča sit on the right bank of the Ćehotina River. The imposing Saint Sava Temple is one of the largest church buildings of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Republika Srpska.

The Aladža Mosque, one of the most gorgeous mosques in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is located nearby. Constructed by Hasan Nezir nearly 500 years ago, the mosque is deemed an Islamic architecture masterpiece.

6. PERUĆICA Najvrijedniji biser u nizu prirodnog blaga NPS-a je strogo zaštićen rezervat Perućica, jedna od rijetkih sačuvanih prašuma Evrope. U samom srcu Prašume nalazi se vodopad Skakavac, visok preko 75 m. Nalazi se na tentativnoj listi UNESCO-a

7. MAGLIĆ

6. PERUĆICA Perućica, a protected nature reserve, is the most valuable pearl among the natural treasures hidden in the Sutjeska National Park. It is one of the last preserved primeval forests in Europe. Skakavac, a 75-metre waterfall located in the heart of Perućica, is on UNESCO’s Tentative List.

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Maglić je planina sa najvišim vrhom u BiH (2.386 mnv).

Omeđena je rijekom Sutjeskom na zapadu i planinom Volujak na jugozapadu. Maglić je izgrađen od permskih stijena, mezozojskog vapnenca, dijabaza i malafira, a vidljivi su i lednički tragovi.

7. MOUNT MAGLIĆ The highest peak in B&H (2,386 m) is situated right here.

Surrounded by the Sutjeska River in the west and Mount Volujak in the south-west, Mount Maglić was made of Permian rock, Mesozoic limestone, diabase and malafir, and glacial traces are also seen.

9. KULTURNE MANIFESTACIJE

8. DOLINA HEROJA

U Foči se tokom godine održavaju i zanimljive manifestacije. Ukoliko u junu dođete u Foču možete prisustvovati obilježavanju Bitke na Sutjesci, ili se na Vidovdan uspeti na Maglić. Kruna svih događaja tokom ljeta je nadaleko popularni OK fest koji se u julu održavana Tjentištu. Tokom ljeta u Foči možete gledati i fudbalski turnir „Football friends“, auto-moto reli utrku, Drinsku avanturu, gastro fest, prisustvovati Danima borovnice itd.

Dolina heroja je naziv memorijalnog kompleksa koji se nalazi na Tjentištu, u nacionalnom parku „Sutjeska“. Ovaj kompleks posvećen je bici na Sutjesci, koja se odigrala od 15. maja do 16. juna 1943. godine, a svečano je otvoren 1974. godine. Poštovaoci NOB-a mogu obići impozantni spomenik ove čuvene bitke, djelo Miodraga Živkovića, zatim Muzej, ali i Spomen kuću Bitke na Sutjesci koja predstavlja remek djelo arhitekture autora Ranka Radovića u kojoj se nalazi i 13 fresaka Krsta Hegedušića.

8. VALLEY OF HEROES The Valley of Heroes is a memorial complex in Tjentište which is situated in the Sutjeska National Park. The monument, dedicated to the Sutjeska Battle which took place on 15-16 of June 1943, was unveiled in 1971. Those who appreciate the People’s Liberation Struggle can visit the grandiose complex which includes the central monument of the Sutjeska Battle—the work of Miodrag Živković, the Museum and the Memorial House of the Sutjeska Battle— the architectural masterpiece by Ranko Radović featuring 13 frescoes painted by Krsto Hegedušić.

10. GASTRO PONUDA U Foči su ponosni i na bogatu gastro ponudu. Fočanski restorani nude specijalitete tog kraja. Plemenita riječna riba, jela ispod sača, janjeće pečenje, drinski splav, najpoznatiji su gastro užici.

Na meniju restorana su i domaći sirevi i pića. Poznati su i po drugim darovima iz prirode među kojima prednjači borovnica i različite vrste čajeva. Sve nabrojano u gastro ponudi turisti u Foči mogu probati tokom manifestacije Gastro fest koja se u mjesecu julu održava duže od jednu deceniju.

9. CULTURAL EVENTS Foča is home to interesting events throughout the year.

If you happen to be in Foča in the summer, you can attend the event commemorating the Sutjeska Battle or climb Mount Maglić on St. Vitus Day. The highlight of the summer programmes is the widely popular OK Fest held in June in Tjentište. During the summer, Foča hosts the “Football Friends” sports competition, a rally race, as well as Drina Adventure, Gastro Fest and Blueberry Days events

10. CULINARY OFFER The people of Foča take pride in the town’s culinary offer. Restaurants have a wide range of delicious local dishes. The most popular ones are various types of fish dishes, dishes made using sač (a large metal lid like a shallow bell with which food to be baked is covered, and over which ashes and live coals are placed), lamb roast, and drinski splav.

Several types of local cheese and drinks are also on restaurant menus. Various gifts of nature—blueberries and several kinds of tea—are also available. Visitors are invited to try out all of these food items at the Gastro Fest event that has been held in July every year for more than a decade.

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PALE, GRADIĆ SMJEŠTEN IZMEĐU PLANINSKIH MASIVA JAHORINE, ROMANIJE, RAVNE PLANINE I TREBEVIĆA, PROSTIRE SE NA TERITORIJI KOJA JE IZRAZITO PLANINSKOG KARAKTERA, A OKO 65 POSTO TERITORIJE PALA JE PREKRIVENO PREKRASNIM, PRETEŽNO ČETINARSKIM ŠUMAMA.

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ale su danas moderna i uređena općina, kao i svojevrstan univerzitetski, kulturni, sportski i turistički centar.

NJENO VISOČANSTVO JAHORINA Jahorina je sigurno najznačajnija i najpoznatija turistička destinacija općine Pale. Ova planina ljudima poklanja svu svoju dobrotu i ljepotu prirode kroz sva četiri godišnja doba. U zimskoj sezoni hiljade skijaša, avanturista i turista kreće se jahorinskim stazama. Planina je uređena po standardima svjetskih skijališta te se može pohvaliti ski liftovima, školama, rentalima i luksuznim hotelima sa bogatom gastro ponudom, wellness & spa centrima i dobrim noćnim provodom. Ovo je planina koja je veliki doprinos dala XIV zimskim olimpijskim igrama.

Ljetna sezona na Jahorini iz godine u godinu također postaje sve bolja i sadržajnija. Planinske staze, planinarenje, biciklizam, panoramska vožnja žičarom ili gondolom, branje ljekobilja, paraglajding, paintball, sport i rekreacija, tereni za fudbal, mali fudbal, košarku, odbojku, rukomet i tenis, plivanje u bazenima, uživanje u wellness&spa centrima, uživanje u bogatoj gastro ponudi, vožnja četverotočkašima, jezero na vrhu planine, ljetno sankalište (tubing), tower, loopster, skydive i jedan od najdužih planinskih bobova u Evropi (alpine coaster) samo su neki od sadržaja koje Jahorina nudi zbog čega je i u ljetnoj sezoni najznačajnija turistička destinacija općine Pale.

IZMEĐU PALA I JAHORINE RAVNA PLANINA Sastavni dio kompleksa Jahorine jeste i Ravna planina. Krajolik Ravne

planine je prirodno izolovan, bogat šumom, biljnim i životinjskim svijetom. Od Pala, preko Ravne planine, pa do Jahorine vode obilježene planinarske staze. Ski-centar Ravna planina udaljen je samo 3 kilometra od centra Pala. Uređeno je 12 km ski staza, a glavna staza dužine 1.400 m koristi se za održavanje FIS trka. Pored zimskih sadržaja, kao posebna adrenalinska ponuda izdvaja se vožnja zip-lajnom, a treba spomenuti biciklističke i planinarske staze, kupanje i pecanje u jezerima, hodanje po vodi u loptama, vožnju pedalinama, vožnju turističkim vozom kroz netaknutu prirodu, iznajmljivanje mjesta za roštilj i drugo. Ono što Ravnu planinu svrstava u regionalno poznate turističke centre svakako je gondola (kabinska žičara).

Vožnja gondolom do vrha glavne staze prava je senzacija. Sa ovog lokaliteta pruža se nevjerovatan pogled na urbani dio Pala i Romaniju.

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EPSKA ROMANIJA Romanija je planina koja baštini bogatu historiju, te je poznata i pod nazivom Hajdučka gora zbog priča i epskih pjesama koje se i danas mogu čuti. Najpoznatiji hajduk sa Romanije svakako je Starina Novak čija pećina je danas historijska i turistička atrakcija općine Pale. Novakova pećina se nalazi na 1.550 m nadmorske visine, a do nje se dolazi uglavnom planinskim puteljcima koji su danas markirani i obezbijeđeni (ne preporučuje se obilazak bez stručnog znanja ili vodiča). Romaniju odnedavno čini atraktivnom i via ferata (via ferrata - čelični put).

To je osigurani planinarski put, tj. staza po stijenama koja je osigurana čeličnim klinovima i sajlama, kao i sa dva viseća mosta. Dužina ove ferate iznosi 350 m, a sa glavne stijene pruža se divan pogled na okolna mjesta i stijenu Orlovaču koja je ispresjecana brojnim tajnama.

MAGIČNA ORLOVAČA Pećina Orlovača se nalazi na istoimenom stjenovitom uzvišenju u zaseoku Donje Sinjevo - oko 10 km od 74

Turistička organizacija općine Pale aktivno radi na promociji svih turističkih subjekata i potencijala ove općine. Područja Jahorine, Romanije i Trebevića su pravi parkovi prirode i klimatska lječilišta koja se odlikuju reprezentativnošću, ambijentalnim i pejzažnim vrijednostima, ljepotom i bogatstvom šuma, pašnjaka i divljači, kulturno-historijskim naslijeđem i povoljnim geografskim položajem.

centra Pala i 1 km od magistralnog puta. Obilazak pećine traje od 30 do 45 minuta. Pored Orlovače izdvaja se i Pećina izvora Mokranjske Miljacke, kao i Novakova pećina. Stalagmiti, stalaktiti i halaktiti pećine Orlovače su unikatni ukrasi najrazličitijih formi i različitih boja. Okamenjeni vodopadi, koralni nakit i bigrene kade ispunjene vodom upotpunjuju ambijent i Orlovači daju čarobnu notu.

Pored kostiju pećinskog medvjeda u Orlovači su pronađeni i određeni arheološki detalji kao što su fragmenti keramike iz mezolita, sjekira stara između 2.500 i 3.500 godina, te cigle iz perioda antičkog Rima.

KARAKTERISTIKE

SKI CENTRA JAHORINA: - Visina ski centra: 1.300-1.890 m - Najviši vrh: Ogorjelica 1.916 m - Ukupna dužina staza: cca 45 km - Ukupna dužina nordijskih staza: 10 km - Ukupan kapacitet žičara: cca 17.000 skijaša na sat - Broj instalacija: 11 (1 gondola, 3 šestosjeda, 1 dvosjed, 3 lifta, 3 pokretne trake) - Broj ski vrtića: 2 - Maksimalna visinska razlika: 590 m - Najduža staza: 2.041 m - Broj homologovanih staza: 11 (SL, GS, SG, DH)

MJESTO SA KOG SE MILJACKA PIJE Paljanska Miljacka izvire jugoistočno od centra Pala u vidu nekoliko jačih

kraških izvora gravitacionog tipa.

Zbog svoje bistrine, niske temperature i pojačanog mehaničkog dodira sa vazduhom na brzacima i bukovima, javlja se i dovoljna zasićenost kiseonikom. Vodopadi na vrelu Paljanske Miljacke su čaroban prizor i senzacija za čula. Kvalitet ove planinske vode je veoma pogodan za pastrmke, te se nedaleko ispod vrela nalaze ribnjaci i restorani koji su pravi biser paljanske turističke i gastro ponude.

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PALE

A Thousand Pictures —One Story PALE, A SMALL TOWN NESTLED BETWEEN JAHORINA, ROMANIIJA, RAVNA, AND TREBEVIĆ MOUNTAINS, COVERS A DISTINCTLY MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. AROUND 65 PERCENT OF THE PALE AREA IS COVERED BY STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, MOSTLY CONIFEROUS FORESTS.

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owadays, the Pale municipality is a modern and well-maintained place, and a kind of a university, cultural, sport, and tourist centre.

ITS ROYAL HIGHNESS— MOUNT JAHORINA Mount Jahorina is without a doubt the most important and well-known tourist area in the Pale municipality.

It allows people to enjoy the benefits of its gorgeous natural landscape throughout the four seasons. In the winter season, thousands of skiers, adventurers and tourists spend time on Mount Jahorina’s trails. Well-maintained by global ski resort standards, Mount Jahorina boasts of having chair lifts, ski schools, various equipment rental options, and high-end hotels with a wide variety of culinary delights, wellness and spa centres, and great night entertainment options. It also played a rather important role in the XIV Winter Olympics.

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in terms of quality and the choice of available activities. Walking and hiking along its trails, hiking, cycling, going on panoramic chair lift and gondola lift rides, picking medicinal herbs, paragliding, paintballing, playing sports and doing recreational activities, making use of football, mini football, basketball, volleyball, handball, and tennis courts, swimming in the pools, enjoying in wellness and spa centres, revelling in a variety of culinary offerings, going on quad bike rides, visiting the lake on top of the mountain, going summer tubing or on tower, loopster, skydive, and alpine coaster tours (this is one of Europe’s longest roller coasters) are only some of the activities Jahorina offers to its visitors, which makes it the most important summer-season tourist destination in the Pale municipality.

IN BETWEEN PALE AND MOUNT JAHORINA— RAVNA MOUNTAIN Ravna planina or Flat Mountain is part of the Jahorina Complex. Its na-

turally isolated landscape abounds in forests and plant and animal life.

Marked hiking trails span from Pale to Ravna Mountain and all the way to Mount Jahorina. Ravna Mountain Ski Resort is only 3 kilometres far from the centre of Pale. Well-tended ski trails stretch over 12 kilometres.

The main 1,400-metre ski trail is the site of competitions organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS). In addition to winter activities, sliding down a zip line is a huge adrenaline-boosting attraction for many visitors. Other activities worth mentioning are cycling and mountaineering, lake swimming and fishing, as well as the activities that involve water walking balls, pedal boats, tourist train rides through pristine nature, and BBQ picnics, etc. Its gondola lift (with passenger cabins) places Ravna Mountain in the ranks of the most popular regional tourist centres. A gondola lift trip to the top of the mountain is quite spectacular and offers incredible views of the urban part of Pale and Mount Romanija.

Tourist Board of the Pale municipality is actively engaged in the promotion of its tourism-related establishments and potentials. Jahorina, Romanija and Trebević mountains are all parks of nature and climatic resorts with representative features, lovely landscaped areas, gorgeously abundant forests, pastures and wildlife, cultural and historic heritage, and a favourable geographic location.

EPIC MOUNT ROMANIJA Mount Romanija dates back to a long time ago. It is also known as Hajdučka gora or Outlaw Mountain because of the numerous stories and epic poems that can be heard even today. Romanija’s best known outlaw is certainly Starina Novak.

The cave that bears his name is now a historical and tourist attraction in the Pale municipality. Novakova pećina or Novak’s Cave sits at an altitude of 1,550 metres above sea level. A properly marked hiking trail, which is also reinforced by cables, leads up to the cave (you should not attempt to explore it without professional assistance and guidance). Recently, a very attractive via ferrata (iron path) was created on Mount Romanija. This via ferrata is a protected climbing route, built with a steel cable rail and grips fixed to the rock, and two suspension bridges. It stretches over 350 metres, and the main rock on the ferrata provides amazing views of the neighbouring

area and the Orlovača Rock which is shrouded in a veil of secrecy.

MAGICAL ORLOVAČA CAVE The Orlovača Cave sits on the rocky hill bearing the same name in the small village of Donje Sinjevo, about 10 kilometers from Pale and one kilometre from the main road. Tours last about 30-45 minutes. In addition to Orlovača, other caves include Mokranjska Miljacka Springs Cave and Novak’s Cave. The Orlovača Cave is well known for an incredibly rich array of decorative cave formations—stalagmites, stalactites and halictites—in the most diverse variety of shapes and colours. Petrified waterfalls, coral jewellery and bigrene tubs filled with water add the final touch to the ambience and give Orlovača a magic touch of sorts.

Apart from the remains of cave bear bones, certain types of archaeological material were found in the cave such as fragments of ceramics from the Mesolithic, an axe dating back to between 2,500 and 3,500 years, and

JAHORINA SKI RESORT

FEATURES:

- Ski centre’s altitude: 1,300 – 1,890 m - Highest mountain peak: Ogorjelica, 1,916 m - Total slope length: approximately 45 km - Total cross-country trail length: 10 km - Total chair lift capacity: approximately 17,000 people per hour - Ski lifts: 11 (1 gondola lift, 3 six-seater chair lifts, 1 six-seater chair lift, 3 drag lifts, 3 magic carpets) - Designated areas for small children: 2 - Maximum altitude difference: 590 m - Longest trail: 2,041 m - Number of approved ski trails: 11 (SL, GS, SG, DH) ancient Roman bricks.

A PLACE WHERE MILJACKA’S WATER IS DRINKABLE The Paljanska Miljacka River originates southeast of the centre of Pale in the form of a few stronger karst springs of the gravitational type. Because of its clear waters, low temperature and increased mechanical contact with the air on its rapids and cascades, it is sufficiently saturated in oxygen. The waterfalls at the spring of the Paljanska Miljacka River are a magical sight to see and a sensation for the senses. Its waters are suitable for trout farming, and not far below the spring there are several fishponds and restaurants that are a real pearl of Pale’s tourist and culinary offer.

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SPOJ DVIJE LJUBAVI Na dah roni još od ranog djetinjstva, a u svijet fotografije je ozbiljnije ušao u studentskim danima kada je bio opčinjen fotografiranjem arhitektonskih oblika i kompozicija. Kako voli planinariti i biti u kontaktu sa divljom prirodom, sa fotografisanja arhitekture ubrzo prelazi na pejzažnu fotografiju. Od 2008. godine aktivno se počinje baviti SCUBA ronjenjem (ronjenje sa autonomnom ronilačkom opremom) i ubrzo spaja dvije svoje ljubavi - ronjenje i fotografiju. Ronioce, a naročito podvodne fotografe smatra privilegiranim s obzirom na to da uživaju i u onih 71% površine planete Zemlje koja otpada na okea-

ne i mora. Ujedno su i najveći promotori zaštite okeana i svih voda.

UZBUĐENJE ZA OTKRIVANJEM NOVOG SVIJETA Kada roni na novim neistraženim lokacijama, poput netaknutih pećina, ledničkih jezera, podvodnih olupina, uvijek osjeća pojačani adrenalin i uzbuđenje za otkrivanjem novog, nepoznatog svijeta. Ukoliko roni tamo gdje je već bio, Adnan se rado vraća starim poznanicima: hobotnicama, murinama, šarenim gorgonijama. Poredi stanje lokacije sa ranijim ronjenjem i provjerava da li je stanište ugroženo uticajem

čovjeka. Čak i kada roni na starim lokacijama, svaki zaron je za njega novo iskustvo, nenadana interakcija sa životinjama, ulazak u podvodni svijet tišine i mira. Zahvaljujući dugogodišnjem iskustvu pronalazi dobre podvodne kadrove i ambijent. Za dobru fotografiju, kaže da je neophodno ispuniti sve tehničke elemente da fotografija bude oštra, fokusirana, ispravno osvjetljena, uz to pronaći zanimljivu temu i model.

Za vrhunsku fotografiju potrebno je i uhvatiti trenutak neke interakcije sa podvodnim svijetom, pronaći neobičan ugao snimanja, ili jedinstvenu, do sada ne viđenu kompoziciju.

PRVAK BIH U PODVODNOJ FOTOGRAFIJI Adnan je jedan od osnivača i predsjednik Ronilačkog kluba SCUBA iz Sarajeva. U njegove trenutne dostignute kategorije i licence ubrajaju se SSI Dive Master instruktorsku kategoriju, preko 30 instruktorskih licenci specijalnosti, CMAS I* Instruktor, HSA instruktor za osobe sa smanjenim sposobnostima. U početku karijere intenzivno je odla78

zio na takmičenja u podvodnoj fotografiji. Prvak je Bosne i Hercegovine u podvodnoj fotografiji od 2014. do 2018. godine. Drage su mu nagrade sa takmičenja u Rovinju, Pagu, Zagrebu, Beogradu. Izlagao je u Sarajevu, Beogradu, Zagrebu, Rovinju, Puli, Briselu. Godine 2017. bio je član reprezentacije BiH sa kolegom Samirom Solakovićem na 2. CMAS Evropskom prvenstvu u Heradurri, Španija, koje je bilo historijsko kao prvo učešće BiH ikada na nekom internacionalnom takmičenju u podvodnoj fotografiji. Za dugogodišnje zalaganje i doprinos promociji ronjenja i podvodne fotografije imenovan je Ambasadorom ronilačkog brenda “Mares” i brenda podvodne foto i videoopreme “Hugyfot”.

SIGURNOST U RONJENJU Sa današnjom ronilačkom opremom koju imamo na tržištu Adnan kaže da je ronjenje izuzetno bezbjedan sport, ukoliko poštujete pravila i ne izlažete se nepotrebnom riziku. Osnovno pravilo ronjenja je da nikada ne ronite sami. Poštovati more, znati svoje sposobnosti i limite, poznavati svoje tijelo, poznavati morski živi svijet, uvijek ispoštovati

Adnan trenutno snima više filmova kao podvodni snimatelj: Olupine iz II Svjetskog rata u Dunavu kod Prahova, film o Plitvičkim jezerima i o ledničkim jezerima Treskavice, serijal "Prvi put" o ronjenju i ronilačkoj edukaciji, a u planu je i ekspedicija i film o Trnovačkom jezeru. Redovno piše i reportaže i putopise za hrvatski ronilački časopis "SCUBAlife“. unaprijed napravljeni plan ronjenja i ne kršiti ga. To su elementi sigurnog ronjenja i fotografiranja pod vodom.

Nikada ne dozvoliti da nas ponese trenutak da napravimo još taj “jedan sjajan snimak”. Sigurnost u ronjenju, pa fotografija. Tim redom.

NAJŠARENIJA RONJENJA Svoja ronjenja i podvodne fotoavanture dijeli u nekoliko grupa i sredina, gdje svaka ima svoje čari i pravila kojima se treba prilagoditi, počevši od izbora ronilačkog odijela, izbora opreme prema dubini na kojoj se izvode zaroni, izbor foto i videoopreme, filtera za slatku i slanu vodu, te podvodnih kućišta za kamere. U BiH najradije roni u Neumskom zaljevu, Boračkom, Prokoškom, Malom Plivskom jezeru, jezerima Treskavice i pećini Vjetreni-

ca, a u Jadranu na Mljetu, Visu, Lastovu, Kornatima, Puli i Boko-Kotorskom zaljevu. Najljepša i “najšarenija” ronjenja kao u akvarijumu su u Egiptu, u Crvenom moru.

KURS PODVODNE FOTOGRAFIJE Podvodna fotografija je za razliku od “kopnene” spoj više vještina. Svi parametri fotografije koje koristimo na kopnu, pod vodom su otežani. Dobra podvodna fotografija je interdisciplinarna vještina, spoj kvalitetnog ronjenja i balansiranja, poznavanja upravljanja svjetlošću pod vodom i poznavanja marinske biologije. U klubu SCUBA Sarajevo kurs podvodne fotografije je jedan od najpopularnijih. Zainteresiranost za ronjenje i podvodnu fotografiju je sve veća.

Svi zainteresirani se mogu javiti na e-mail kvsscuba@gmail.com, ili na Facebook stranicu SCUBAsarajevo i upisati početni kurs ronjenja, kurs podvodne fotografije, te započeti svoje istraživanje svijeta tišine.

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ADNAN DRNDA

Photographing the Mystical World Below the Surface

THE PEACE, QUIET AND MYSTERY OF THE VAST EXPANSES BELOW THE SURFACE OF SEAWATER, AND THE SUDDEN INTERACTIONS WITH MARINE SPECIES DREW ADNAN DRNDA, AN ARCHITECT BY PROFESSION, TO GET INTO UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY. Written by: Semra Hodžić

TWO LOVES COMBINED He has been free diving from an early age, but he got into the photography world more seriously when he was a student—that is when he became obsessed with taking pictures of architectural shapes and compositions. Since he is a great lover of hiking and being in touch with the wild natural world, soon enough he put architectural photography aside

to focus on landscape photography.

In 2008, he began actively SCUBA diving (diving using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus), and then decided to combine his two great loves: scuba diving and photography. He believes that divers, and particularly underwater photographers, are privileged as they get to enjoy the 71% of the Earth’s surface which is made up by oceans and seas. At the same time, they are the best advocates for the protection of oceans and water in general.

EXCITED TO EXPLORE A NEW WORLD When he is diving at new, unexplored diving sites, such as intact caves, glacial lakes, and underwater shipwrecks, he always feels a strong rush of adrenaline and excitement because he is exploring a new, unknown world. When revisiting a diving site, Adnan likes to see his old mates again: octopuses, murines, and colourful gorgonians. He observes if there are any changes at the 80

site in comparison with his previous visits and tries to establish if the habitat is disturbed and threatened due to human activity. Even when he is diving at the sites he has already been to, each dive is a new experience for him, an unexpected encounter with marine animals, a journey to the underwater world of peaceful silence. By virtue of long-standing experience, he is able to make the best out of the ambient lighting available and produce well-composed images. He says that you need to overcome technical challenges to create clear, sharp, well-focused, well-lit images featuring an interesting topic and model. To create stunning underwater images, you also need to capture an encounter with sea life, find a fresh angle to shoot from, or find a unique, previously unseen composition.

B&H UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY CHAMPION Adnan is one of the founders and president of the Sarajevo-based

Adnan is currently recording several films as an underwater videographer: a film about the sunken Second World War ships in the River Danube, films about Plitvička Lakes and glacial lakes in Mount Treskavica, the “For the First Time” series on scuba diving and scuba diving training, and he also plans to go on an expedition and shoot a film on Trnovačko Lake. He regularly reports on the news and writes travelogues for “SCUBAlife”, a Croatian scuba diving magazine.

SCUBA Sarajevo Diving Club. The categories and licences he has obtained thus far include the SSI Dive Master certificate, more than 30 scuba instructor specialty licences, CMAS I* scuba instructor, and the HSA licence allowing him to train scuba divers with disabilities.

At the beginning of his career, Adnan participated in a large number of underwater photography competitions. He was Bosnia and Herzegovina’s underwater champion from 2014 to 2018. He is very fond of the awards he was granted in Rovinj, Pag, Zagreb, and Belgrade.

He exhibited his work in Sarajevo, Belgrade, Zagreb, Rovinj, Pula, and Bruxelles. In 2017, together with Samir Solaković A was a member of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian national team at the 2nd CMAS European Championship in Underwater Videography. Held in Herradura, Spain, it was the first time BiH participated in an international competition of this kind. Adnan was named brand ambassador for “Mares”, a scuba equipment manufacturer, as well as for “Hugyfot”, underwater housings manufacturer, in recognition of his continuing efforts and contribution in promoting scuba diving and underwater photography.

SCUBA DIVING SAFELY Adnan says that scuba diving gear that is available on the market ma-

kes this sport extremely safe, on the condition that you follow the rules and that you do not take any unnecessary risks. Diving alone is an absolute no-no. Respect the sea.

Know what you are capable of and your limits. Know your body well.

Know marine life well. Always stick to your pre-made dive plan and do not change it while diving. It is important to follow these tips to stay safe while taking underwater photos. Never let yourself get caught up in the moment and take “just one more great shot”. Scuba diving safely comes first, and photography comes second. In that order.

THE MOST COLOURFUL SCUBA DIVING ADVENTURES Adnan divides his diving and underwater photo-taking adventures into several groups and environments, each with its own charms and rules one needs to adjust to, including the choice of diving suit, and scuba gear to use depending on the diving depth, and the selection of underwater photo and video equipment, freshwater and saltwater filters, and underwater camera housings. His favourite diving sites in B&H are the Bay of Neum, Boračko Lake, Prokoško Lake, Small Pliva Lake, the lakes on Mount Treskavica and in the Vjetrenica Cave, whereas his favourite sites in the Mediterranean Sea are Mljet, Vis,

Lastovo, Pula, and the Bay of Kotor.

The most beautiful and “colourful” aquarium-like diving sites are found in Egypt, in the Red Sea.

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Unlike “on the ground” photography, underwater photography demands a certain skill-set. All the parameters we use for land-based pictures become increasingly difficult to maintain below the surface.

Underwater photography requires interdisciplinary know-how, a mix of good diving and balancing ability, knowing how light works below the surface and knowing a lot about marine biology. Underwater Photography Course is one of the most popular training courses at SCUBA Sarajevo Underwater Diving Club.

Interest in scuba diving and underwater photography is on the rise.

Anyone interested in underwater photography can reach out to the SCUBA Sarajevo Underwater Diving Club at kvsscuba@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/scubasarajevo/, sign up for a beginner underwater photography course and start exploring the world of silence.

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FESTIVAL NARCISA

Mirisna oaza kod Posušja

NEPREGLEDNO RAKITSKO POLJE KOD POSUŠJA S PROLJEĆA SVAKE GODINE UKRASE MILIONI CVJETOVA NARCISA, U NARODU POZNATIH KAO RAKITSKIH LJILJANA. PROCVJETAJU KAO NAGRADA ZA OČI I DUŠU NAKON DUGE I HLADNE ZIME, A ZOVU GA CVIJETOM KOJI JE JAČI I OD SNIJEGA. Autorica: Semra Hodžić / Fotografije: Kadar film

UZGOJ AROMATIČNOG BILJA

Chloe Narcisse i Chloe Fleur de Narcisse.

Posljednjih godina uzgoj aromatičnog bilja i prerada u mirisne esencije u Hercegovini doživio je procvat.

Na plodnoj hercegovačkoj zemlji rastu mirisne sirovine o kojima mnogi aromaterapeuti širom svijeta mogu samo sanjati. Nada Šarić iz Rakitnog kod Posušja i sama se upustila u mirisne avanture: izdestilirala je mnoge samonikle biljke i uplovila u svijet parfema. Ljubav prema hobiju u kojem je toliko uživala rodila je

RADNA AKCIJA

Prema starom vjerovanju,

za sreću uvijek treba darovati buket narcisa, a treba izbjegavati darivanje samo jednog cvijeta narcisa.

U Velikoj Britaniji je narcis simbol 10. godišnjice braka.

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ideju da ljudima iz svijeta aromaterapije u kojem se obrela pokaže ljepotu i bogatstvo svoje zemlje. Tako se rodila ideja o održavanju Festivala narcisa u Posušju.

FESTIVAL NARCISA Festival je vezan uz cvijetanje narcisa na ovim planinskim predjelima i praznik je za sve ljubitelje aromatičnog bilja. Bogat program festivala uključivao je predavanja o eteričnim uljima i hidrolatima, radionice enefleuraga, metode kojom se izvlači cvijet narcisa, destilacija i izrada ličnog parfema, što je šlag na kraju festivalskih dana. Inače, eterično ulje narcisa se od davnina koristi u raznim parfumiranim pripravcima.

Najpopularnije parfeme koje možete kupiti s mirisom ovog cvijeta su Gucci Rush 2, Lancome Climat,

U periodu kada je pandemija zaustavila cijeli svijet, mnogi su ostali uskraćeni za baršunasti dodir narcisa i njegov opojni miris. Ove godine, svi koji žele moći će nahraniti dušu i sva čula u Rakitnom. Festival će biti održan radno – sadnjom slatkog pelina, biljke karakteristične za područje Hercegovine za čije je ekstrakte nauka utvrdila da koče razmnožavanje virusa SARS-CoV-2, uzročnika bolesti COVID-19. U mjestu Dabio, na Šarića poljani kod Rakitna 5. juna ove godine Festival narcisa će biti održan u radno-zabavnoj atmosferi.

Popularna je teorija

da je ovaj cvijet nazvan po Narcisu iz grčke mitologije,

mladiću koji se zaljubio u vlastiti lik gledajući svoj odraz na površini vode.

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

A Fragrant Oasis Near Posušje

EACH SPRING, THE VAST EXPANSES OF RAKITSKO FIELD NEAR POSUŠJE ARE DOTTED WITH MILLIONS OF DAFFODILS (THEY ARE A TYPE OF NARCISSUS AND CALLED NARCIS IN BOSNIAN), KNOWN AMONG THE LOCALS AS LILIES OF THE RAKITSKO FIELD. THEIR BLOSSOMS ARE A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND SOUL THAT COMES AFTER A LONG AND COLD WINTER, AND SOME SAY THE FLOWER IS STRONGER THAN THE SNOW. Written by: Semra Hodžić / Photo: Kadar film

PLANTING AROMATIC PLANTS In recent years, Herzegovina has witnessed a boom in planting aromatic plants and makiag essential oils from them. Herzegovina’s fertile land supports the growth of fragrant plants aroma therapists throughout the world can only dream about.

Nada Šarić of Rakitno near Posušje set out on a fragrant adventure: she distilled a lot of wild plants and entered the perfume. She came up with the idea to show the amazing scenery and abundant resources of

her country to people from all over the world because of the hobby she loved and enjoyed so much. That is how the idea to host a Daffodil Festival in Posušje was born.

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

According to an old belief, when giving daffodils, always give a bouquet! It is considered bad luck to only give one.

In Great Britain, the daffoThe Festival takes place in the flowering stage of dafdil is the 10th marriage fodil growth in mountainous anniversary flower. areas and it is a time for celebration among aromatCOMMUNITY ic plant aficionados. The Festival offers a rich programme including SERVICE PROJECT lectures on essential oils At the time when the whole world has and hydrolates, enfleur- come to a standstill due to the Coroage workshops, daffodil navirus pandemic, many people were flower extraction meth- deprived of the velvet touch of daffoods, distillation and per- dils and their intoxicating fragrance. sonal perfume making This year, anyone wishing to feed which is the highlight of their soul and all of their senses can was named after a character the festival days. In gen- come to Rakitno. The Festival will infrom Greek mythology is very eral, daffodil oil has been clude a community service project— popular. Narcissus was a yoused in all sorts of per- planting sweet wormword, a plant fume concoctions for a that is very common in Herzegoviung man obsessed by his good very long time. The most na. Scientists have found that sweet looks. popular perfumes you wormwood inhibits the replication of When looking at his own recan buy that contain daf- the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes fodil oil are Gucci Rush 2, flection in a pond, he leaned COVID-19. This year, Daffodil Festival Lancôme Climat, Chloe will be held at Šarića poljana in Dabio in to take a closer look only Narcisse, and Chloe near Rakitno in a fun working atmosto fall in and drown.

Fleur de Narcisse. phere on 5 June.

The theory that this flower

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ELDIN IMAMOVIĆ

ODUVIJEK ZALJUBLJEN U BOSNU I HERCEGOVINU Tuzlanski fotograf Eldin Imamović prije nekoliko godina sasvim slučajno je otkrio ljubav prema fotografiji. Zbog prirode posla puno putuje, stoga svaki momenat koristi da zabilježi nešto zanimljivo. Kako kaže, oduvijek je zaljubljen u Bosnu i Hercegovinu, stoga pokušava kroz svoje fotografije pokazati koliko je ona lijepa. Učestvovao je na nekoliko fototakmičenja na kojima su njegove fotografije zabilježile mnogo uspjeha.

ELDIN IMAMOVIĆ

IN LOVE WITH BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA FOR AS LONG AS HE CAN REMEMBER&H Eldin Imamović, the Tuzla-based photographer, discovered his love of photography purely by chance a few years back. He travels extensively due to the nature of his work so he uses every chance he can get to snap an interesting photo. He says he has been in love with Bosnia and Herzegovina for as long as he can remember and that is why he is trying to show just how gorgeous it is in his photos. He partook in several photography competitions and received many accolades for his work.

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BH. MEDIJI U POSJETI CRNOJ GORI

Građanima BiH ne treba PCR test za ulazak u Crnu Goru

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acionalna turistička organizacija Crne Gore, u cilju promocije turističke ponude za predstojeću ljetnju sezonu, organizovala je studijsku posjetu predstavnika medija iz Bosne i Hercegovine koji su u periodu od 17 do 20. maja boravili u Crnoj Gori. Predstavnici bosansko-hercegovačkih medija upoznali su se sa turističkom ponudom Budve, Bara, Ulcinja, Tivta, Kotora, Herceg Novog i Cetinja.

Obala Crne Gore duga je skoro 300 kilometara, ljeti predstavlja središte zabave, kulturnih, muzičkih i filmskih događaja, kao i međunarodnih takmičenja. Obala koja se sastoji od preko100 plaža proteže se na uvijek dinamičnu Budvu, grad lavirinta Kotor, grad umjetnika - Herceg Novi, grad osamljenih uvala i prekrasnih magnolija - Tivat, grad prostranih 96

pješčanih prostranstava - Ulcinj a kapiju Crne Gore u svijet - grad Bar.

BUDVA Priroda je darovala budvansku rivijeru nesvakidašnjom ljepotom, najljepše plaže Crne Gore, pjeskovite, šljunkovite, nalaze se upravo ovdje.

Na 25 kilometara dugoj rivijeri, u privatnom smještaju, nalazi se oko 32.000 ležajeva u sobama, apartmanima, kućama i vilama za izdavanje.

Potez od plaže Jaz do plaže Buljarica podrazumijeva i preko 130 hotela, od kojih je više od polovine hotela visoke kategorije, sa 4 i 5 zvjezdica. Izdavaoci privatnog smještaja i hotelijeri su svoje poslovanje prilagodili novonastaloj situaciji i sada, poštujući sve epidemiološke mjere i preporuke, nude nikad pristupačnije aranžmane, uz dodatne povoljnosti,

fleksibilne rezervacije i pogodnosti za boravak djece, pa tako u budvanskim hotelima sa 3* smještaj se može naći već od 25€, uz uslugu polupansiona, u hotelima sa 4* smještaj se može naći od 32€, dok se u hotelima sa 5* može naći smještaj čak i od 60€ po osobi. U zavisnosti od kategorije privatnog smještaja, cijene se kreću od 10€, pa na više.

KOTOR Stari pomorski i kulturni centar vjekovima je bio raskrsnica trgovačkih puteva i pod jakim utjecajem Mletačke Republike. Istrajao je u očuvanju svog originalnog srednjovjekovnog izgleda s brojnim vrijednim spomenicima srednjovjekovne arhitekture, što je doprinijelo da postane dio UNESCO-ovog svjetskog prirodnog i kulturnog naslijeđa.

Građanima BiH ne treba PCR test na COVID-19 za ulazak u Crnu Goru. Također, o trošku države obezbijeđeno je bolničko liječenje svih turista koji se za vrijeme boravka u Crnoj Gori eventualno razbole od COVID-19 i zahtijevaju hospitalizaciju.

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U Perastu je šljunkovita plaža, duga 1.000 m, a posebnom je čini okolina – skladan spoj obale i mora sa pontama i kamenim primorskim kućama, okruženim bujnim mediteranskim rastinjem. I uz ovu, kao i obližnje plaže, more je izuzetno čisto, za šta su dokaz morska polja za uzgoj jestivih školjki.

HERCEG NOVI Ovaj grad cvijeća sa svim prozorima okrenutim ka suncu i moru uživa reputaciju jednog od najtoplijih gradova Jadrana. U samom gradu i njegovoj neposrednoj blizini nalazi se mnoštvo objekata od historijskog, kulturnog i vjerskog značaja. Kako su njegovi pomorci uspjeli donijeti sa svojih dalekih putovanja više od 250 vrsta egzotičnog bilja, Herceg Novi zovu još i Grad vječnog zelenila.

TIVAT Uprkos razvoju visokoelitnog turizma, luksuznih Porto Montenegro i Luštica Bay, Tivat je ostao grad gdje se još uvijek možete sakriti od gradske buke i naći mir u okolnim mjestima, u nekoj od skrivenih plažnih uvala.

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VAKCINISANI TURISTIČKI RADNICI NOSIT ĆE BEDŽEVE Svi turistički radnici u Crnoj Gori koji su vakcinisani imat će bedž kojim će turiste obavještavati da su bezbjedni. Na bedževima će pisati ‘Vakcinisao sam se. A ti?’ je u Tivtu’, koja domaćim i gostima iz regije omogućava boravak u privatnom smještaju po znatno povoljnijim cijenama od 20 do 25 eura po noćenju.

Kampanja po ovim cijenama važit će do 15. jula, nakon čega će biti nastavljena pod izmijenjenim uvjetima.

ULCINJ Ulcinjska rivijera ima obalu dugu 33 kilometra sa sitnim pijeskom sivo-bijele boje na kojoj nema ni najmanjeg traga zemlje, blata ili organskog materijala, a poznata je po svojim ljekovitim svojstvima.

Najpoznatije mjesto je Velika plaža dugačka skoro 13 kilometara i široka otprilike 100 metara, gdje je i obala i morsko dno prekriven sitnim pijeskom. Ovdje možete doživjeti nezaboravne zalaske sunca, kojima

mnogi glumci, pisci i muzičari nisu mogli odoljeti.

BAR Bar je jedan od najsunčanijih gradova Jadrana, s blagom klimom, čistim vazduhom i vodom. Smješten na dvije čarobne obale, pruža jedinstvenu priliku da izlazak Sunca dočekate na obali najvećeg jezera na Balkanu – Skadarskog, a da zlatni zalazak ispratite na morskoj obali.

Ljepota barskog područja, njegovih obala, pješčanih plaža, mediteranskog bilja, kulturnih dobara, kulturno-zabavnih i sportskih manifestacija, povod su da se ovaj crnogorski grad posjeti, a potom i razlozi zbog kojih mu se svi iznova vraćaju tokom cijele godine.

Gosti iz Bosne i Hercegovine rado dolaze u Crnu Goru prvenstveno zbog lijepe obale ali je sve više i onih koje privlači opuštanje u prirodi, nacionalni parkovi, etno sela i domaća hrana. Gastronomska ponuda Crnu Goru čini posebno uzbudljivom jer gosti mogu uživati u širokom asortimanu autentičnih crnogorskih proizvoda koji su prepoznati po visokom kvalitetu i tradiciji.

BOSNIAN AND HERZEGOVINIAN MEDIA OUTLETS VISITING MONTENEGRO

Citizens of B&H Do Not Have to Present a Negative PCR Test Result to Enter Montenegro Beach and Buljarica Beach. Private accommodation owners and hoteliers have once again adjusted their business to the new circumstances.

With all the epidemiological safety and precautionary measures needed in place, they offer holiday packages that have never been more affordable and include additional deals, flexible reservation options, and a host of advantages for children. In Budva, you can stay in bedand-breakfast three-star hotels for EUR 25, in four-star hotels for EUR 32, and in five-star hotels for as little as EUR 60 per guest per night.

Depending on category, room prices in private accommodation establishments start at EUR 10.

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ontenegro’s National Tourist Organisation made arrangements for a study visit for the representatives of Bosnian and Herzegovinian media outlets aiming to promote its tourist offer for the upcoming season. The visit to Montenegro took place on 17-20 of May. Representatives of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian media learned about the tourist offer in Budva, Bar, Ulcinj, Tivat, Kotor, Herceg Novi, and Cetinje.

Montenegro’s nearly 300-kilometre expanse of seashore is the summer hub of entertainment, cultural, music, and film events, as well as international competitions. With more than 100 beaches, the Montenegro Riviera includes the eternally dynamic town of Budva, the town of la-

KOTOR byrinths – Kotor, the town of artists – Herceg Novi, the town of secluded bays and gorgeous magnolias – Tivat, the town of sandy expanses – Ulcinj, and the country’s gate to the world – the town of Bar.

BUDVA Nature has blessed the Budva Riviera with remarkable scenery; the loveliest beaches in Montenegro, both sandy and pebble ones, are nestled right there.

The 25-kilometre stretch of seashore can accommodate 32,000 people in private rooms, suites, houses, and villas available for rent. Over 130 hotels, more than half of which are high-class hotels with 4 and 5 stars, sit on the strip between Jaz

This old coastal and cultural centre was on the crossroad of trade routes for centuries, under a very strong influence of the Venetian Republic.

It managed to maintain its original medieval image, which is why it became a part of the UNESCO’s world natural and cultural heritage.

VACCINATED TOURISM WORKERS TO CARRY BADGES All tourism employees in Montenegro who got vaccinated will carry vaccine badges visually indicating to tourists that they are safe around them. It will say, ‘I’ve been vaccinated, have you?’

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Citizens of B&H do not need a negative PCR test result for Covid-19 to enter Montenegro. In addition, should any tourist happen to contract COVID-19 during his or her stay in Montenegro, Montenegro will cover the cost of hospital treatment.

There is a 1,000-metre long pebble beach in Perast. The surrounding area makes it particularly appealing—a harmonious blend of the sea and its shore lined up with stone quays and stone houses and surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation. The water is exceptionally clean both on this and on the neighbouring beaches and allows edible shellfish farming.

HERCEG NOVI This town of flowers, where all windows face the sun and the sea, enjoys the reputation of one of the hottest towns on the Adriatic coast. There are many structures and monuments in the town and around it of historic, cultural and religious importance. Herceg Novi is also known as the town of eternal greenery because its seafarers brought more than 250 exotic plant species from distant voyages.

TIVAT Despite the growth in elite tourism—the luxury Porto Montenegro and Luštica Bay hotels—Tivat is still a town where you can retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life and 100

find peace away from it in some of the nearby locations, perhaps in one of the secluded beaches.

Tivat Tourism Organisation is planning to launch the ‘Your Holiday is in Tivat’ campaign this year too. It allows domestic and regional guests to stay in private accommodation establishments at considerably lower prices varying from EUR 20-25 per night. These prices will be valid until 15 July, after which the terms of the campaign will be modified.

ULCINJ Ulcinj has on offer 33 kilometres of seashore with a sandy beach with pale grey hue and incredibly fine grains. There is no soil, mud or any organic matter in the sand and it is well-known for its healing properties. The most popular place is the Great Beach stretching nearly 13 kilometres in length and about 100 metres in width, and both the shoreline and sea floor are covered by a uniform blanket of fine sand. Sunsets are truly an unforgettable experience many an actor, writer, and musician found difficult to resist.

BAR Bar is one of the sunniest towns on the Adriatic coast enjoying a temperate climate, clean air and water.

Sitting on two marvellous shores, Bar offers visitors a unique chance to watch the sun rise on the shores of the largest Balkan lake—Lake Skadar, and observe the golden sun set on the sea shore. The stunning beauty of the area, its shores, sandy beaches, Mediterranean vegetation, cultural landmarks, cultural, entertainment and sports events are all good reasons to visit this Montenegrin town. People keep coming back to Bar throughout the year for the exact same reasons.

Guests from Bosnia and Herzegovina love to visit Montenegro primarily because of its amazing seashore, but a lot of them are drawn by the chance to relax in wonderful landscapes, national parks, ethno villages, and by the local food. Its culinary delicacies make Montenegro particularly exciting because visitors can revel in a wide variety of authentic Montenegrin products praised for their high quality and tradition.

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CRNA GORA

Kotor

vjekovima mlad DOŽIVITE LJETNU AVANTURU!

UPOZNAJTE KOTOR, GRAD SMJEŠTEN U SAMOM SRCU BOKOKOTORSKOG ZALIVA, GRAD KOJI JE DIO UNESCO-VE SVJETSKE KULTURNE BAŠTINE I JEDNO JE OD NAJPOSJEĆENIJIH MJESTA U CRNOJ GORI. Tekst: Dragana Samardžić / Fotografije: Ranko Maraš

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otor je jedan od najbolje očuvanih srednjovjekovnih gradova u ovom dijelu Mediterana.

Dolazak u Kotor pružit će vam osjećaj putovanja kroz vrijeme, omogućujući vam da prošlost doživite na savremen način.

ŠTA POSJETITI U KOTORU? Ukoliko razmišljate o odmoru u Kotoru i pitate se šta posjetiti i raditi u ovom gradu, imamo za vas nekoliko sugestija.

IMPRESIVNE GRAĐEVINE Remek-djelo fortifikacione arhitekture - gradske zidine vjekovima su štitile Kotor od osvajača i obavezne su za posjetiti. Za prekrasan pogled na zaliv i posjetu tvrđavi San Giovanni potrebno je preći 1.355 stepenika ali ono što ćete doživjeti kada stignete do cilja svakako je vrijedno truda. Obiđite i brojne romaničke crkve i katedralu Sv. Tripuna, najimpresivniju građevinu u Starom gradu. Ne propustite obići crkvu Sv. 102

Bez obzira na doba godine, u Kotoru možete svoj dan ispuniti sportskim i avanturističkim aktivnostima, dodatno začinjenim mješavinom planinskog i primorskog vazduha i aromama mediteranskog bilja. Bilo da volite pješačenje, planinarenje, biciklizam, jedrenje ili kajakarenje, sve ovo ćete naći u Kotoru. Posjetite Kotor i doživite svoju ljetnju avanturu!

Nikole i crkvu Sv. Luke koje se nalaze u sjevernom dijelu Starog grada.

POMORSKI MUZEJ Najznačajniji dio kotorske historije vezan je za pomorstvo, pa ćete način kako je pomorski život izgledao vjekovima, najbolje razumijeti ako posjetite Pomorski muzej.

ŠARMANTNI PERAST Obiđite Stoliv, Prčanj, Dobrotu i druga okolna manja mjesta gdje se daleko od gradske vreve možete relaksirati na malim plažama i uživati u lokalnim gastronomskim specijalitetima na sunčanim terasama. Ova mjesta su pristupačna brodom, automobilom, biciklom ili pješke. Ne propustite posjetiti dragulj Bokokotorskog zaliva – šarmantni Perast i njegova ostrva.

GOSPA OD ŠKRPJELA I SVETI ĐORĐE Dva atraktivna ostrva, Gospa od Škrpjela i Sveti Đorđe, nalaze se ispred Perasta. Na ostrvu Gospe

od Škrpjela sagrađena je crkva posvećena Bogorodici, a unutrašnjost crkve je oslikao čuveni barokni slikar Tripo Kokolja. Ostrvo Sv. Đorđe dom je benediktinskog manastira iz 12. vijeka i lokalnog groblja, gdje su u prošlosti sahranjivani članovi peraških plemićkih porodica.

OBILAZAK ZALIVA BRODOM Boka Kotorska jedan je od najprepoznatljivijih i najupečatljivijih krajolika Mediterana i jedan od najromantičnijih pejzaža u cijeloj Crnoj Gori.

Istraživanje zaliva brodom je zaista jedinstveno i fantastično iskustvo.

MONTENEGRO

Kotor

Several Centuries Young

GET TO KNOW KOTOR, A TOWN NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE BAY OF KOTOR. IT IS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND ONE OF THE MOST VISITED LOCATIONS IN MONTENEGRO. Written by: Dragana Samardžić / Photos by: Ranko Maraš

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otor is one of the best preserved medieval towns in this part of the Mediterranean. Visiting Kotor will make you feel like you have entered another time and allow you to explore the past in a modern way.

MARITIME MUSEUM

WHAT TO VISIT IN KOTOR?

CHARMING PERAST

If you are thinking about going on holiday to Kotor and you are wondering what to see and do there, we have got a few suggestions for you.

Explore Stoliv, Prčanj, Dobrota and other neighbouring towns if you are in need of a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life: spend the day on the beach and enjoy the local culinary specialties on sunny restaurant terraces. You can access them by boat, car and bicycle or on foot. Do not miss the chance to visit the gem of the Bay of Kotor—the charming town of Perast and its islets.

IMPRESSIVE STRUCTURES Kotor City Walls—a masterpiece of fortification architecture—have protected Kotor from foreign invaders for centuries and are a must see. You need to climb 1355 steps to reach St. John’s Fortress and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the bay, but the effort it takes to reach the top is really worth it. Numerous Romanic churches and Saint Triphon’s Cathedral, the most impressive edifice in Kotor’s Old Town, are also worth exploring. Do not miss visiting Saint Nicholas’ Church and Saint Luke’s Church which are located in the northern part of Kotor’s Old Town.

The most important part of Kotor’s history is closely tied to the sea, so the best way to understand what life at sea was like in the past is to visit the Maritime Museum.

OUR LADY OF THE ROCKS ISLET AND SAINT GEORGE’S ISLET Two attractive islets, Our Lady of the Rocks Islet and Saint George’s Islet, are located right off the coast of Perast. Our Lady of the Rocks Islet features a small church dedicated to the Virgin Mary which contains magnificent paintings by the famous Baroque

artist Tripo Kokolja. Saint George’s Islet is home to a Benedictine monastery dating back to the 12th century and an old graveyard where the nobility of Perast was buried.

BAY EXPLORATION BY BOAT The Bay of Kotor is one of Mediterranean’s most distinctive and impressive destinations, and one of the most romantic landscapes in all of Montenegro. Exploring the bay by boat is a unique and marvellous experience.

HAVE YOUR SUMMER ADVENTURE IN KOTOR! Regardless of the season, your day in Kotor can be filled with sport and adventure activities and spiced up a bit with a combination of mountain and coastal air and the aromas of Mediterranean plants. Whether you like walking, hiking, cycling, sailing or kayaking, Kotor has it all. Come and have your summer adventure in Kotor!

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ZDRAVLJE / HEALTH

NOVA LASERSKA TEHNOLOGIJA

Brzo, sigurno i bezbolno

DO SAVRŠENOG VIDA LASERSKO SKIDANJE DIOPTRIJE NIKAD NIJE BILO BRŽE I BEZBOLNIJE, A RAZVOJEM TEHNOLOGIJE ONO JE DANAS JOŠ KVALITETNIJI I SIGURNIJI ZAHVAT. U POSLJEDNJIH 30AK GODINA DIOPTRIJE SE LASERSKI RIJEŠILO VIŠE OD 50 MILIONA LJUDI. TIME LASERSKA KOREKCIJA VIDA SPADA MEĐU NAJIZVOĐENIJE ZAHVATE KOJI SE IZVODE NA ZAHTJEV PACIJENTA, A STEPEN NJIHOVA ZADOVOLJSTVA UVJERLJIVO JE NAJVIŠI. BEZ DIOPTRIJE ZA DVIJE SEKUNDE Sve vrste današnjih operacija u potpunosti su kompjuterski kontrolirane uz pomoć preciznih softverskih programa. Današnjim laserima jednu dioptriju moguće je skinuti u manje od 2 sekunde. Sistemi za praćenje oka pacijenta tokom operacije omogućavaju preciznu dostavu laserske zrake na tačno zadano mjesto bez obzira na mikropomake pacijentovog oka za vrijeme rada lasera. Zbog savršeno preciznih i brzih softverskih sistema svi današnji zahvati su preko 99 posto sigurni. Izbor metode isključivo ovisi o karakteristikama oka, visini dioptrije te načinu života pacijenta. Današnjim laserima se mogu skidati dioptrije od -10 do +5, te ±5 dioptrija asti104

gmatizma, što znači da je praktički 95 posto osoba kandidat za operaciju. Kod osoba čiji je iznos dioptrije veći od navedenih također postoji rješenje za ispravljanje dioptrije ugradnjom najsofisticiranijih leća u oko čiji su rezultati jednako dobri.

LASIK METODA SKIDANJA DIOPTRIJE Danas postoji nekoliko metoda skidanja dioptrije, a osnovna podjela temelji se prema tome na kojoj dubini rožnice se operacije izvode.

LASIK je danas najčešće izvođena vrsta zahvata za skidanje dioptrije i najčešći izbor hirurga zbog visoke preciznosti, odličnih i dugotrajno stabilnih postoperativnih rezultata, potpune odsutnosti boli (i za vrijeme operacije i u postoperativnom periodu), te izuzetno rijetkih kom-

plikacija. Vrsta je to LASIK metode koja je u potpunosti automatizirana i upravljana laserima, bez korištenja oštrice noža. Femtosecond laseri su predstavili novi iskorak u sigurnosti LASIK operacija. Danas se operacije rade isključivo na najnovijem modelu IntraLase femtosecond lasera, koji je ujedno i najčešće upotrebljavani na svijetu.

Femtosecond metoda uz korištenje IntraLase lasera za kreiranje preklopca i Schwind Amaris lasera za remodeliranje rožnice danas se smatra najboljom kombinacijom u laserskom skidanju dioptrije. Njome je i smanjena mogućnost pojave suhog oka i omogućeno je bolje cijeljenje. Inače, LASIK s mikrokeratomom (standardni LASIK) je prva razvijena LASIK metoda gdje osim dobre tehnologije treba i iskusna

ruka hirurga za formiranje flapa uz pomoć mikrokeratoma. Posljednje generacije mikrokeratoma koje se koriste u Klinici Svjetlost omogućuju vrlo precizno formiranje flapa na rožnici, pravilnih rubova te predviđene debljine i oblika. Postupak traje kratko te ne stvara nelagodu pacijentu.

METODA PRK PRK Operacija je pogodna za osobe s minus dioptrijama, s astigmatizmom do 3,0 dioptrije, kod blagih nepravilnosti rožnice, kod tankih rožnica te kod ožiljaka na površini oka. Transepitelna fotorefraktivna keratektomija (T-PRK, TransPRK, No touch PRK) je novija metoda PRK kod koje se epitel uklanja excimer laserom. Amaris laser omogućuje PRK bez dodira oka tj. i epitelni sloj i dioptrija se uklanjaju laserski u jednom koraku, bez ruke hirurga.

Ova metoda dovela je do značajnog smanjenja postoperativne nelagode i boli kod pacijenta te bržeg cijeljenja oka, a samim time i bržeg oporavka. U Klinici Svjetlost izvodi se isključivo T-PRK metoda i to na laseru Schwind Amaris 750S. Ovaj laser zbog velike brze skidanja dioptrije ima iznimno precizne rezultate (preko 98% tačnosti), a male veliči� ne promjera zrake ostavlja najglađu površinu najsličniju ili čak bolju kod nekih pacijenata nego prirodno oblikovana rožnica.

STALNO U KORAKU S NAJMODERNIJOM TEHNOLOGIJOM U protekla dva desetljeća, koliko je tehologija laserskog skidanja dioptrije prisutna u ovom dijelu Evrope, lanac klinika Svjetlost je lider u tehnološkoj opremljenosti i iskustvu. Od prvog laserskog skidanja dioptrije na našim prostorima koje je 1998. izveo prof.

Nikica Gabrić pa do danas, operirali su na nekoliko generacija lasera uz koje je došlo i do evolucije operativnih metoda i laserske tehnologije sa kojim idu u korak sa svjetskom savremenom oftalmologijom. Uz tehnološku izvrsnost, nezaobilazno je i iskustvo operatera.

U Klinici Svjetlost ih je čak 10, a u proteklih 20 godina laserski su skinuli dioptriju s više od 60 hiljada očiju što je rezultat kojim se mogu pohvaliti samo malobrojne evropske očne klinike.

DIJAGNOSTIČKI UREĐAJI OCULUS Pentacam HR i CSO Paramis– rožnični topografi snimaju reljef rožnice i najvažnija su pretraga prilikom izbora kandidata za lasersko skidanje dioptrije. Aparati snimaju prednju i stražnju plohu rožnice. U digitalnom obliku prikazuju kako stvarni reljef rožnice, tako i matematičke modele koje upućuju

na postojanje/nepostojanje odstupanja od savršeno zdravog oka.

Pentacam HR smatra se zlatnim standardnom (referentnim uređajem) za topografiju rožnice te u svega nekoliko sekundi učini 100 snimaka rožnice, uz 138000 obrađenih tača�ka u svega 2 sekunde. CSO Peramis direktno je povezan sa excimer laserom te omogućava korištenje personaliziranih tretmana.

PZU Specijalna bolnica za oftalmologiju Svjetlost u Sarajevu Dr. Mustafe Pintola 23, Ilidža / Sarajevo

+387 33 762 772

info@svjetlost-sarajevo.ba Podružnica 1 Bolnička 8A / Sarajevo-Centar

+387 33 762 772

info@svjetlost-sarajevo.ba

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NEW LASER TECHNOLOGY

Fast, Safe and Painless Path to Perfect Vision LASER EYE SURGERY HAS NEVER BEEN THIS FAST AND PAINLESS, AND WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY IT IS OF A BETTER QUALITY AND IT IS A SAFER PROCEDURE THAN BEFORE. OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS, MORE THAN 50 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE GOTTEN RID OF DIOPTRES WITH LASER TREATMENTS. THIS MAKES IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY PERFORMED SURGICAL PROCEDURE DONE UPON PATIENT REQUEST, AND THE ONE WITH THE HIGHEST PATIENT SATISFACTION SCORE. ELIMINATE DIOPTRE VALUES IN 2 SECONDS Nowadays, all types of operations are fully computer-controlled by precise software programmes. Modern lasers can remove one dioptre value in less than 2 seconds. Systems used for tracking the eye of a patient during the operation allow a precise delivery of the laser beam to an exact place regardless of the micromovements of the patient’s eye during the laser procedure. Thanks to the perfect precision and fast softwa106

re systems, all of the procedures performed today are 99% safe. The selection of the method depends solely on the characteristics of the eye, the value of the dioptre and the lifestyle of the patient. Modern lasers can correct dioptre values from -10.0 to +5.0 as well as ±5.0 astigmatism dioptre value, which means that practically 95% of people are candidates for surgery. There is a solution for vision correction for people with dioptre values higher than those stated above. The most sophisticated lenses are implanted into the eyes with

equally good results, and in some cases even better results than laser vision correction.

LASIK METHOD Nowadays there are several methods of vision correction surgery, and the basic types of methods depend on the depth of the corneal incisions. LASIK is the most commonly performed type of surgery for vision correction and the most common choice of surgeons due to its high accuracy, excellent and long-term stable postoperative results, the com-

There are more than 10 eye specialists at Svjetlost Eye Clinic. In the past 20 years, they have performed eye correction surgery on more than 60 thousand eyes which is the result only a few European eye clinics can boast about.

DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES

plete absence of pain (both during the surgery and in the postoperative period) and a very rare occurrence of complications. This type of LASIK method is fully automated and laser-controlled, without using the knife blade. Femtosecond lasers presented a new step forward in the safety of LASIK surgery.

Today, the surgeries are performed exclusively on the latest model of IntraLase femtosecond laser, which is also the most commonly used femtosecond laser in the world. Femtosecond method which uses the IntraLase laser to create the flap together with the Schwind Amaris laser to remodel the cornea is currently the best choice in laser vision correction. It also reduces the possibility of occurrence of dry eye and enables better healing. In general, LASIK with microkeratome (standard LASIK) is the first developed LASIK method which, apart from good technology, also needs an experienced hand of a surgeon to create the flap with the help of microkeratome.

Last generations of microkeratome used at Svjetlost Eye Clinic allow very precise creating of the flap on the cornea, regular edges and predetermined thickness and shape. The procedure lasts only a few minutes and does not create any discomfort to the patient.

PRK METHOD Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is suitable for people with negative diopter values, with astigmatism up to 3.0 diopters, in mild irregularities of the cornea, in cases of a thin cornea and corneal scars. Transepithelial PRK (T-PRK, TransPRK, No touch PRK)

is the latest PRK method in which the epithelium is removed by excimer laser.

The Amaris laser makes PRK possible without touching the eye, i.e. the epithelial layer and diopter are removed by laser in one step, without the hand of a surgeon. This method has led to a significant reduction of postoperative discomfort and pain for the patient as well as to the faster healing of the eye, and therefore, a faster recovery. At Svjetlost Eye Clinic T-PRK method is exclusively performed with the use of Schwind Amaris 750S laser. Due to the high speed of diopter correction, this laser has extremely precise results (over 98% accuracy), and the small size of the beam diameter results in the smoothest surface which is most similar, or even better in some patients, than a virgin cornea.

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Over the past two decades, for as long as dioptric laser surgery technology has been present in this part of Europe, the chain of Svjetlost Eye Clinics has been a leader in technological equipment and experience. From the first laser correction surgery in the region which was performed by Professor Nikica Gabrić in 1998 up to the present day, several generations of lasers have been used and surgical methods and laser technologies have been improved to keep the Clinic up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology. In addition to technological excellence, the experience of the specialist is also indispensable.

OCULUS Pentacam HR and CSO corneal topographers take images of the corneal surface and are the most important examination when selecting candidates for laser vision correction. The apparatuses take images of the front and back surface of the cornea. They show in digital form the actual corneal surface, as well as the mathematical models that indicate the existence / non-existence of deviations from a perfectly healthy eye. Pentacam HR is considered the gold standard (reference device) in the topography of the cornea and it can make 100 images of the cornea in a second, with 138,000 processed points in only 2 seconds. CSO Sirius is directly linked to the excimer laser and allows the use of personalized treatments.

Private Healthcare Institution Special Hospital for Ophtalmology Svjetlost in Sarajevo 23 Dr Mustafe Pintola Street, Ilidža / Sarajevo

+387 33 762 772

info@svjetlost-sarajevo.ba Branch Office 1 8A Bolnička Street / Sarajevo – Centre

+387 33 762 772 info@svjetlost-sarajevo.ba

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KUHINJA / KITCHEN

Lavanda savršeno ljetno osvježenje

Lavender—A Perfect Summer Refreshment

LAVANDA JE JEDNA OD OMILJENIH MIRISNIH LJEKOVITIH BILJKI, KOJA SE OSIM U ZDRAVSTVENE SVRHE MOŽE KORISTITI I ZA SASVIM NEOBIČNE RECEPTE KOJI ĆE OPUSTITI SVA VAŠA ČULA.

LIMUNADA OD LAVANDE Sastojci: - 1/4 šoljice osušenih cvjetova ili kap eteričnog - ulja lavande - 6 limuna, oguliti i ocijediti - šoljica meda - 5 šoljica vode Priprema: Prokuhajte pola vode i maknite sa šporeta, a zatim u vodu dodajte med i lavandu. Pustite neka odstoji 20 minuta, zatim procijedite i prelijte u veću posudu. Dodajte limunov sok, ostatak vode i dobro promiješajte. Limunadu dobro ohladite.

LAVENDER LEMONADE Ingredients: - 1/4 cup dried lavender flowers or a drop of lavender oil - 6 lemons, peeled and squeezed - 1 cup honey - 5 cups water Directions: Boil half of the water and remove from the stove and then add honey and lavender to the water. Let it rest for 20 minutes, filter it and then pour it in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and remaining water and stir well. Chill the lemonade well before serving.

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LAVENDER IS ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE FRAGRANT HERBS, AND APART FROM MEDICINAL, IT HAS A WHOLE BUNCH OF CULINARY PURPOSES TO RELAX ALL YOUR SENSES.

KEKSIĆI S LAVANDOM Sastojci: - 65 g šećera u prahu - 1 kašika cvjetova lavande (svježih ili suhih) - 140 grama omekšalog maslaca - korica limuna - 250 grama brašna - 3 žumanca - 80 grama kristal šećera (za umakanje keksića) Priprema: U maslac dodajte šećer u prahu, lavandu i koricu limuna te sve zajedno pjenasto izmiješajte mikserom. Dodajte brašno i rukom dobro umiješajte u smjesu, pa dodajte žumance i miješajte tek dok se ne formira tijesto. Tijesto zatim zamotajte u prozirnu foliju i stavite u frižider na 30 minuta, a potom ga razvaljajte na debljinu od 5 do 8 mm. Iz tijesta željenim kalupićem vadite keksiće, uvaljajte ih u kristal šećer i slažite ih na lim obložen papirom za pečenje. Pecite ih u prethodno zagrijanoj rerni na 18o°C 10-12 minuta. Ohladite ih i čuvajte u dobro zatvorenoj limenoj kutiji!

LAVENDER BISCUITS Ingredients: - 65 g powdered sugar - 1 spoon lavender flowers (fresh or dried) - 140 grams softened butter - lemon peel - 250 grams flour - 3 egg yolks - 80 grams granulated sugar (roll the biscuits in it)

SLADOLED OD LAVANDE Sastojci: - 500 ml tekućeg biljnog šlaga - 150 g borovnica - 150 g kupina - 200 ml tekućeg jogurta - ½ kašikicecimeta mljevenog - 1 kašikica listića lavande Priprema: Šlag 5+ izlijte u dublju zdjelu. Miješajte mikserom najmanjom brzinom 1-2 minute. Dodajte oprano voće, jogurt, cimet i listiće lavande. Sve lagano izmiješajte, pokriveno stavite u zamrzivač i ostavite stajati 24 sata. Poslužite s voćnim preljevom po želji. U mješavinu možete dodati oko 50 g kandiranog voća.

Directions: Add powdered sugar, lavender and lemon peel to the butter. With an electric mixer beat until whipped and fluffy. Add flour and mix everything by hand until mixture forms a dough. Add egg yolk and form dough into a cohesive ball with your hands. Wrap the dough in transparent foil and place it in a refrigerator to chill. After 30 minutes, take it out and roll out the dough to to a thickness of between 5 and 8 mm. Press a mould into the dough to shape biscuits and achieve the desired shape, roll them in granulated sugar and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.

Let biscuits cool completely before storing them in an airtight metal tin!

LAVENDER ICE CREAM Ingredients: - 500 ml liquid vegetable fat based whipping cream - 150 g blueberries - 150 g blackberries - 200 ml liquid yoghurt - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon lavender leaves Directions: Pour liquid whipped cream 5+ in a deep mixing bowl. Whip the mixture with an electric mixer on low speed for about 1-2 minutes. Wash the fruit.

Add the fruit, yoghurt, cinnamon and lavender leaves. Slowly mix it all together, cover it, and leave it in a freezer for 24 hours. Serve it with a fruit topping of your choice. You can also add 50 grams of candied fruit to the mix.

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