Banja Luka walking tour & city guide
A green city of parks on the Vrbas river.
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Banja Luka, the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is known for its tree-lined avenues, parks and the clear Vrbas river that flows through it. It is a relaxed city with a lively café culture and easy access to rafting in the canyons upstream.
The center and the river
Gospodska Street, the pedestrian main street, runs past the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, rebuilt in red and yellow stone, and the Palace of the Republic. The Ferhadija Mosque, a 16th-century masterpiece destroyed in 1993, has been carefully rebuilt using many of its original stones.
On the Vrbas river, the Kastel Fortress has walls dating back to Roman times and hosts summer concerts. Further upstream, traditional flat-bottomed boats called dajak boats are still used on the river.
Top sights in Banja Luka
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Kastel Fortress
A riverside fortress with Roman foundations.
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Gospodska Street
The pedestrian main street.
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Cathedral of Christ the Savior
An Orthodox cathedral in striped stone.
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Ferhadija Mosque
A rebuilt 16th-century mosque.
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Vrbas riverwalk
A green promenade along the river.
Food markets & where to eat in Banja Luka
Gospodska Street
Cafés and restaurants on the main street.
Banja Luka City Market
The central market for local produce.
Food to try in Banja Luka
Banjalučki ćevapi
Ćevapi served as a joined block in flatbread.
Uštipci
Fried dough balls served with cheese.
Rakija
A strong fruit brandy.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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