Destination Bosnia
Six things to do
1. Admire: The “Sarajevo roses”, which are small craters formed when mortar shells rained down during the Bosnian War and are now filled with red resin. Although a confronting reminder of the horrors of war, the rose memorials are a way to honour those who lost their lives. About 200 “roses” cover the streets, creating a fragmented pattern that resembles a floral arrangement.
2. Wander: The streets of the old town or stari grad, which marks the spot where the city was founded by the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. There’s something for everyone in the cobblestone laneways, with merchants selling everything from coffee to souvenirs.
Stari Most, the iconic Old Bridge in the city of Mostar, which was built in the 16th Century and is considered a famous piece of Balkan Islamic architecture. The peak of the arch is a staggering 25 metres above the freezing water. Since 1664,
