Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna)
On the way to Borike, there is an unusual hazel tree which is over half a century old. It is a Corylus colurna tree, popularly known as Turkish hazel. The average age of this endemic species is about 200 years,
Mount Velež
With Botin (1968 masl) and Crvanj (1956 masl) as its highest peaks, Mount Velež and its beauties, rich woods, many springs, rapid streams, lakes ("Mountain Eyes"), a wealth of wild game, wild berries, medicinal herbs and mushrooms are of a
Ortodox church in Maglajani
It stands out with its interior, exceptional beauty of the altar and icons, but also for its church chandelier. It is the largest gold-plated chandelier in these parts. It was made in Russia and its size, beauty and richness of
Church of the Shroud of the Holy Virgin Mary
Church of the Shroud of the Holy Virgin Mary in the centre of Laktasi is one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Republic of Srpska. It was built in the Byzantine style, with three domes and a tower 40
Ukrainian church in the village Devetina
A from 1936 is located in the village Devetina, in an excellent ambiance of old oak trees. A special feature consists of ten stone stabs in the yard of the church, of unknown origin and manner of origin, which are
Italian church in village Mahovljani
When, in 1883, several Italian families moved into the Laktasi village of Mahovljani, they built a church for their religious needs. The church is a monument protected by the state. It is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi. In the
Wooden church in Malo Blasko
Wooden church in Malo Blasko is dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin Mary. This church is the most significant historical monument in the municipality of Laktasi and beyond. There are no accurate data about when the church was built,
Slatina Spa
Slatina Spa is located in the tourist town of the same name, twelve kilometres south of the centre of Laktasi at 206m above sea level. The main features of the town are its clean air, abundant springs of thermo-mineral water
Laktaši Spa
The is one of the oldest spa resorts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Healing properties of its water were known from Roman times. Also, its positive properties have been used at the time of the Austria-Hungary, and written documents bear witness to
Sutjeska National Park
Sutjeska National Park rightfully bears the epithet as a “jewel of Republic of Srpska”. It is the biggest and oldest national park in Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina, covers the area of 16,052.34 hectares, of which more then 66% is covered
Eco-Centre “LJEKARICE”
Eco-Centre "LJEKARICE" was founded with the aim of returning modern man to nature. By visiting our centre, the guest gets the opportunity to learn to respect and love nature and its beauty. This is the basis of ecological tourism and
Adventure
The best way to get to know the nature of Banja Luka is through adventure. Here you can go camping, to try rafting, kayaking and canoeing, free climbing, canyoning, cycling, hiking, flying, but also other ways of living with nature. Experienced
The medieval fortifications of the Vrbas valley
The remains of the medieval fortified towns Zvecaj, Greben and Bocac are on the tops of hills along the river Vrbas and the main road that connects Banja Luka and Jajce. These fortresses, which date between the 12th and 15th
Marija Zvijezda
Visitors who first enter the abbey's church in Marija Zvijezda from 1926 are left speechless at first. This immense space and soft colors, this unusual art embodiment is something they certainly did not expect. Actually, this church, which is a
Museum of Contemporary Art
The building of the old train station 1891-1892 was built in neo-Renaissance style, and its position enabled the creation of the first square connected to the Imperial road. Today, this building houses the Museum of Contemporary Art, where you can visit
Cultural Center Banski Dvor
When, in 1929, the Vrbaska Banovina was formed and Svetislav Tisa Milosavljevic was appointed as the first Ban, there was a need for the construction of a representative building for the Banovina administration and Banski Dvor (Ban's palace). Works on
Kastel Fortress
Kastel Fortress is the oldest historical monument in the city of Banja Luka. The oldest evidence of settlements in the area of Banja Luka are the remains of a Neolithic hillfort settlement that has just been discovered in the area
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The construction of the Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior in the city centre was the first large-scale construction endeavour in Banja Luka after the First World War. Its buiding started in 1925 at an empty lot, at the time,
The Krupa Monastery
The Krupa Monastery - It is assumed that the Krupa monastery was built in the late twelth or early thirteenth century. The monastery church of St. Elijah is historically linked with Greben-grad, whose ruins are located on a nearby hill.
Манастир Гомионица
The Gomionica Monastery with its church dedicated to the Presentation of the Virgin Mary is located 42 km west of Banja Luka, along the upper course of the river with the same name, in fact, its right tributary, a stream
Manjaca Mountain
Manjaca Mountain is located south of Banja Luka and it stretches between the Vrbas River in the east and the Sana River in the west. Its highest peak is Velika Manjaca (1236 m above sea level). It stands out with vast