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Town and municipality
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Višegrad is a city on the banks of the river Drina in Sarajevo Region, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The town is well known for its , Mehmed paša Sokolović Bridge, and the poet Ivo Andrić, Nobel Prize winner in 1961 for the novel The Bridge over the Drina.
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Na Drini ćuprija
Historic bridge from 1577 over the Drina river, a protected .
Spomenik Ivi Andriću
Kuća Ive Andrića
Can be seen only from the outside.
Lotikin Hotel
The former Lotus Hotel described in the novel Bridge on the Drina, can be seen only from the outside.
Kula Kraljevića Marka
Old medieval stone tower.
Gradska Galerija
Exhibition of pictures and sculptures.
Spomen učionica Ive Andrića
Orthodox church from 1884.
Manastir Dobrun
14th century monastery, with frescoes from 15th century, Art gallery, Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, Museum of the Dabrobosnian Metropolitan.
If you have some time for a walk, there are two viewpoints worth a visit. One is just over Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge. Cross the river to the West, you'll see a bus stop and the stone wall behind it. Walk the small street to the right of the wall and you'll find how to get to the top. There's a zipline on the top. The other viewpoint is farther away, but it's more visible from below. Look at the direction of the church and you'll see a green hill with a Russian cross on the top, to the South of the city at the river. To reach the place go towards the church, pass it and then navigate your way up (partially via a path and lawn). The view from the top is breathtaking.
Etno restaurant Kruna, one of the best restaurants in Višegrad, national cuisine
This restaurant has a best position in the town, only 50 meters from the old bridge, it looks directly on the old bridge, it also has summer terrace which is opened during the summer season. Big variety of local food.
Easy to find, bright yellow and pink building! Modern, clean. Free breakfast included.
34-room hotel.
A small guesthouse in the center. Nearby is Kruna restaurant which also serves as the reception.
By train
The nearest railway station in BiH is located in Sarajevo, which is 120 km from Višegrad.
By plane
The nearest international airport in BiH is located in Sarajevo 120 km away.
Walk! It is a small-enough, compact town best explored on foot. If you need information, there is a tourist information center on Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića street.
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