Zenica-Doboj Canton
Zenica-Doboj Canton
The Bosnian and Herzegovinian region of the Zenica-Doboj Canton consists of 12 municipalities.
The Valley of Fortresses
The Bosnian and Herzegovinian region of the Zenica-Doboj Canton consists of 12 municipalities. Over one third of its 400,000 inhabitants are citizens of Zenica. A greater part of the canton stretches along the Bosna River. The geographical structure and unique historical heritage have resulted in an abundance of attractive tourist resources - besides areas of wild, untouched nature, there are also gentle, idyllic rural parts. This area is rightfully called the Valley of Fortresses, since there are as many as six medieval sites, fortresses and old towns: Kraljeva Sutjeska in the Kakanj municipality, Bobovac in the area of Vareš, Čajangrad in Visoko, Zenica fortress Stari grad Vranduk, and fortresses Stari grad Maglaj and Stari grad Tešanj. These cultural-historical monuments tell visitors the story of the eventful past of these parts, of the old Bosnian state and its rulers. This is where fights for survival of the people took place, but they are also proof of the existence of various cultures, civilizations, religions and people in this area. Visitors to the Zenica-Doboj Canton, can experience, both in local museums and at every step, the spirit of centuries-old tradition preserved in authentic folk costumes, unique building style, variety of gastronomy, small craftsman workshops where only souvenirs are made today, the atmosphere of old čaršija...
The Valley of Fortresses
Authentic pictures of the past
Spring in Zenica and Tešanj and Visoko Summer Festival
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