From old towns and remarkable bridges to sacred places and natural wonders, find the stops that make your Balkan journey your own.
281–300 of 732 landmarks
Pogradec
The Kamje Stone is a very special natural monument classified as a Geomonument. It is composed of conglomerates and the modeling by wind and erosion has given it the shape of a "ship sailing on a green sea". It is…
Mostar
The Karađoz-beg Mosque is the largest and one of the most beautiful mosques in Herzegovina, set in the heart of Mostar. It was built in 1557–1558 to the designs of the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, the only…
Banja Luka
Kastel Fortress is the stone heart of Banja Luka and the city's oldest monument, set in the centre on the left bank of the Vrbas, near where the Crkvena flows in. Life has gone on here for millennia – traces of a…
Puka
The Cave of the Kaur, also known as the Cave of the Monks, is located near the village of Lëvrushk, on the Kollata mountain. This cave once served as a shelter for the inhabitants of the area and for the monks who…
Bohinj
Flat-water kayak, canoe and paddleboard hire on Bohinj, the calmest way onto the water in the Alps. Bohinj permits non-motorised craft, and hire points at Ribčev Laz and Ukanc rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboards by…
Višegrad
The Drina River near Višegrad is one of the most beautiful settings for kayaking in the entire Balkans — and that is no exaggeration. Located in the second-largest river canyon in Europe, the Drina here flows through…
Sarajevo
Kujundžiluk and Kazandžiluk are two of the oldest and most authentic streets in Sarajevo's Baščaršija, dating back to the first half of the 16th century as part of Gazi Husrev-beg's mahala. Both preserve crafts that…
Këlcyre
Këlcyrës Castle is an ancient fortification located on a hill with impressive views over the city and the Këlcyrës Gorge. Built in Illyrian times and used for centuries, it remains a symbol of the historical and…
Këlcyre
The Këlcyrës Gorge is one of the most impressive natural formations in Albania, located in the southeast of the country, in the Këlcyrës region. It is characterized by high cliffs and steep limestone walls, which…
Tepelenë
Këndrevicë Peak is a high mountain peak in southern Albania, located in the Tepelena district, in the Upper Kurvelesh province. With an altitude of 2,121 meters above sea level, it is the highest point of the Griba…
Berat
The King's Mosque is located in the Medieval Center complex. It was built by Sultan Bayezid II around 1480. The mosque consists of a minaret, a prayer hall and a portico. Each of the three sides has six windows, which…
Trebinje
On the steep cliffs that drop vertically toward the Sušica River, 30 kilometers from Trebinje, the walls of Klobuk stand proudly. This most impressive medieval fortress town has defied time for more than a millennium,…
Kobarid
A museum of the Isonzo front and the 1917 breakthrough at Caporetto, widely rated one of Europe’s best war museums. It gives the entire valley a second dimension, after an hour here the terrain outside reads…
Čapljina
The Koćuša Waterfall is one of the most beautiful natural gems of Herzegovina, nestled in the quiet village of Veljaci in Ljubuški municipality, not far from Mostar. It forms on the river Mlada, and the tufa barriers…
Banja Luka
Since 1923, when the Đuzel family opened the first ćevabdžinica in the center of Banja Luka, Kod Muje has preserved the traditional recipe used to make ćevapi today. Few people have visited the city on the Vrbas…
Kolonje
The forests of Kolonja constitute an important part of the nature and forest fund of this district in southeastern Albania. About 60.4% of the forest area is classified as high-natural forests, which preserve…
Konispol
The Konispol Caves are located in southern Albania, near the town of Konispol, and represent one of the most important natural and archaeological areas of the region. These caves are characterized by beautiful…
Korca
The old Bazaar of Korça is one of the most precious monuments of the city, offering a sense of authenticity and tradition. It is a historical area and one of the most popular attractions of the city. The buildings of…
Jablanica
Koski Mehmed-pašina Mosque from the 17th century is one of the most beautiful in Mostar. Its minaret offers a spectacular view of the Old Bridge and the Neretva River. Koski Mehmed-pašina Mosque in Mostar is one of the…
Delvina
The Kostar Monastery is located in the village of Kostar, near the town of Delvina, and is one of the most important monuments of the cultural and religious heritage of the area. Built in a peaceful hilly environment,…
