"Visoko - My hometown" Visoko by becir

Visoko Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 29 photos

Visoko - "less mountainous side" and River Bosna

My town...

Visoko is the ancient capital of Bosnia. It was here that the Bogomil Church was based, and the ruins of the ancient town can be found, including the old castle and university. Visitors from more western places sometimes say that the road Sarajevo-Visoko is one of the most beautiful they ever travel. The whole countryside is very green and you can see villagers still working the fields out your window. The mountains are very beautiful. There is plenty to do in Visoko, as well. It is very famous for its leather making, and I would even say we make the best leather in the world today. There is a nightclub, Diskoteka Puls that is very good, and Bijela dzamija (White Mosque) is internationally known for unique architecture. Come and stay a day in Visoko--I think you will love it!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Incredibly beautiful, very historic, lots of great architecture, friendly people, good economy, great shopping (if you like leather especially)
Cons:Not as much nightlife as Sarajevo or Zenica, much more conservative than most cities, very very homogenous (only Muslims mostly), road to town is very depressing because of aggression
In a nutshell:The ancient capital of Bosnia is still very much her beating heart.

Last visit to Visoko: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Feb 19, 2004
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Reviews (23)

NK Bosna and RK Bosna Sports & Outdoors (1)

Visoko loves its very successful sports teams. NK Bosna is the local professional soccer club. The last two years it has... more travel advice

This is the minaret of this mosque - Visoko

Another Old Mosque Things to Do (8)

If you go past Bijela dzamija to where Carsijska joins Ulica Podvisoki, you will see this beautiful old mosque. Good... more travel advice

Looking towards the mountain side of town - Visoko

Enjoy the outdoors! Things to Do (8)

Visoko means "high place" in the Bosnian language. It is in a beautiful mountain valley, and you can see many beautiful... more travel advice

The city! Things to Do (8)

Take some time to walk around the streets of Visoko, especially if you are not used to an old traditional Bosnian or... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Muslim customs
Off The Beaten Path (2)
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Nightlife (2)
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Transportation (2)
See All Walk - no being lazy! :)
What to Pack (1)
Common sense

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Zvrlj Jun 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Super ti je strana... Hoces li je nastavljati (i praviti nove)? Pozdrav, I&V
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Tinci Feb 19, 2004 at 5:26 AM

Great start! Looking forward to see more ;))