Riyadh to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the main capital city of Riyadh Province which belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. Located in the centre of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, the city is a home to 5,254,560 people.

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Close to the Dinaric Alps and Adriatic Sea in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, Bosnia and Herzegovina features a diverse landscape. The plains face a Mediterranean climate while the mountainous region features a continental climate. Bordering Croatia, Una National Park in the region of Bosnia is the largest park in the country with Štrbački buk - a terraced waterfall, as its main highlight amidst the endless assortment of rolling hills. A three-hour drive from this park is the beautiful modern city of Banja Luka. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the grand spiritual icon, must be visited before blending into the vibrant café scene in the city. The country’s capital, Sarajevo, is an old city doused in Ottoman Empire and Austro-Hungarian history. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and the Old Town area date back to the 15th century. Another city in Bosnia and Herzegovina with Ottoman influences is Travnik. A unique architectural marvel and a national monument is Travnik Castle. Adjacent to it, is the beautiful Jeni Mosque. Towards the southern part of this country in the Herzegovina region’s Neretva River’s valley is another historically multicultural town, Mostar. Characterised by streets laden with cobblestones and flanked by old stone buildings, the town has one UNESCO World Heritage Site – Stari Most (Old Bridge). Banja Luka, Sarajevo, Travnik and Mostar have a large number of street shops as well as dining options. Bascarsija area in the Old Town area of Sarajevo is famous for Gazi-Husrev Bey Street with shops selling exquisite gold jewellery. Mostar is famous for Restoran Sadrvan serving traditional delicacies such as cevapcici and begova. If you want to explore this country, book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip and enjoy irresistible discounts.