Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to simply as "Bosnia," has one of the richest cultural histories of any place on the planet. Archeologists have found bracelets, ax heads, and other implements in the region that date back to Neolithic times.
In antiquity, the region was known as Illyria. In medieval times, Bosnia and Herzegovina was one of the few regions that owed subservience to neither the Kingdom of Hungary or the Byzantine Empire. It was an independent kingdom until its conquest by the Ottoman Turks in the 14th century. For the next 700 years, Bosnia and Herzegovina's history, like much of the Balkans, was one of almost continuous strife, but in the 21st century Bosnia and Herzegovina is emerging as a strong player in the world's economy and a tourism destination that combines fascinating history with access to great natural beauty.
The highest concentration of Bosnia and Herzegovina hotels is to be found in Sarajevo, the nation's capital. Sarajevo is a great place to visit in both winter and summer. Winter sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the legacy facilities built for the 1984 Winter Olympics for skiing, snow boarding, and other snow sports. Sarajevo's most beautiful architecture dates back to the time of the Ottomans. Visit the Bašcaršija bazaar, a fascinating hybrid of ancient souk and a modern shopping mall. For a whiff of history, walk across the Latin Bridge. It was here in 1914 that Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, an event that eventually led to the start of World War I. You'll discover the best cheap hotel deals in Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
Book one of the Bosnia and Herzegovina hotel packages that will allow you to visit Medugorje, the place where an apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared to six teenagers in 1981. At Easter time, the town becomes so crowded that it can become hard to find a cheap Bosnia and Herzegovina hotel deal here. The lovely town of Jajce juxtaposes a Neolithic temple and medieval catacombs with a gargantuan statue of the late Yugoslavian strongman Tito entirely constructed of polystyrene. There are some great Jajce hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Use Expedia to locate the best prices on reservations for rooms at special discount rates.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is well on its way to becoming the outdoor adventure capital of Eastern Europe. The Neretva, Una, and Drina Rivers are great locations for rafting, kayaking and canoeing, while canyoning is becoming an increasingly popular sport on the top of the cliffs surrounding the Svrakava and Cvrcka Rivers near Banja Luka. You'll find many Bosnia and Herzegovina hotel deals in Banja Luka as well.
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