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Jajce

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Jajce is a city in nortwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Because of its historical importance, its townscape value, its archeological remains and the beauty of its surroundings, the former royal town counts as one of the main destinations for travellers in Bosnia.

File:Jajce waterfall.jpg
Jajce fortress and waterfall

[edit] Understand

In Jajce most people speak either Englisch or German as foreign languages.

[edit] Get in

There are plenty of busses connecting Jajce with other towns in Bosnia or the neighbouring countries. From Zagreb the bus takes 6 hours and costs around 20 Euro. Some connections can be found under www.autobusni-kolodvor.com

[edit] Get around

The easiest way to get around Jajce is by foot. All main sites are located within a short distance of each other.

[edit][add listing] See

  • 17 meter high waterfall in the center of the town
  • Jajce fortress (incl. city walls and bastions)
  • catacombs and underground church
  • Pliva lakes and water mills
  • temple of the god Mithras
  • Esma Sultana Mosque
  • church of Saint John the Baptist
  • the tomb of the last Bosnian king
  • Ethno Museum with mineral collection
  • Museum of AVNOJ (history museum about Second World War and Yugoslaw partisans resistance)

[edit][add listing] Do

The surroundings of Jajce offers many opportunity for different activities, including for example hiking, biking and rafting. The NGO Omladinski Centar Jajce organizes a open air cinema in summer, city tours and different other cultural activities.

File:Pliva lake.jpg
the big Pliva lake close to Jajce

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Jajce Youth Hostel is located on 'Stjepan Tomasevic 11' street, around 10 minutes from the bus station. A bed costs between 8 and 13 Euro.

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