Sarajevo – a place that crams in so much history, beauty and heartbreak it can make your head spin. Picturesque Jajce, a small walled mountain town 100 miles from the capital, has a 22m-high waterfall at its heart. The ancient capital of the Bosnian kings, with a fort, catacombs and a multi-ethnic population, it was also the birthplace of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, formed during the second world war, and the town’s AVNOJ Museum offers a fascinating dive into 20th-century history.
‘Tourism can offer us hope’: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s staggering scenery and beautiful towns
With its wild horses, varied activities and rich history, the small Balkan country embraces a bright new future of sustainable travel