About Jajce
Located in the heart of Central Bosnia Canton, Jajce is one of the most significant historical towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded by Duke Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić in the late 14th century, it soon became the capital of the Bosnian kings. It was here, in 1461, that the last Bosnian king, Stjepan Tomašević, was crowned. Over the centuries, Jajce has preserved its unique blend of medieval heritage, Ottoman influences, and modern history associated with the AVNOJ assembly.
Today, Jajce is a true open-air museum. Its impressive fortress, royal court, catacombs, Temple of Mithras, and Franciscan Monastery all bear witness to its rich past. The town’s most distinctive feature is its magnificent waterfall located in the very center, making Jajce one of the few places in the world where history and nature meet in such a spectacular way.
The places that stay with you
Jajce
The Museum of the Second AVNOJ Session in Jajce is one of the most significant historical institutions in BiH and one of the most visited museums in the country. It is housed in the former Sokol House of 1934, on the…
Banja Luka
Balkana Lake is a true gem of western Bosnia, set on the slopes of Mount Lisina, just four to five kilometres from Mrkonjić Grad. The complex consists of two artificial lakes – the Small and the Large – covering about…
Jajce
The Bridge of Love, located in one of the most picturesque parts of Little Pliva Lake, is a symbol of connection not only between the shores, but also between the hearts of visitors. Surrounded by emerald water and…
Jajce
The catacombs are the most intriguing and mysterious place in Jajce – an underground church carved into living rock in the late 14th and early 15th centuries, commissioned by Duke Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić and intended…
Jajce
Podmilačje is one of the most fascinating and oldest spiritual centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the immediate vicinity of Jajce. It was first mentioned in 1461 in a charter of King Stjepan Tomašević, and…
Jajce
Church of St. Mary (Tower of St. Luke) in Jajce is one of the most layered historical monuments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where eras, faiths, and the destinies of royal families literally meet. Located at the foot of…
Jajce
The Franciscan Monastery of St. Luke in Jajce preserves the heart of medieval Bosnian history, serving as a quiet guardian of the most precious artifacts spanning from antiquity to the fall of the Kingdom. Although the…
Jajce
Jajce Fortress rises on a karst hill above the confluence of the Pliva and the Vrbas and forms the historic core of Jajce. It is one of the most important symbols of medieval Bosnian statehood and a national monument…
