Overview
Travnik served as the Ottoman capital of Bosnia from 1699 to 1851, hosting 77 grand viziers and leaving behind well-preserved Ottoman architecture. Nobel laureate Ivo Andric set his novel "The Travnik Chronicles" here, and you can visit his birth house turned museum.
Architecture · Budget Travel · History · Trekking
Before you go
Hiking
Marked trail to Kapelica sv. Ivana Krstitelja: 3 km, 400m ascent. Start morning to avoid heat. Ticks present; wear solid shoes.
History
Ottoman capital 1699-1851, home to 77 grand viziers. Ivo Andrić's "Travnik Chronicles" set here; visit his birth house museum.
Money
Currency is Bosnian Mark (BAM/KM), pegged to euro. ATMs available in town center. Cash preferred at smaller establishments.
Transport
Buses between Sarajevo and Banja Luka stop in Travnik. Fares: Sarajevo 21.90 KM, Jajce 17.20 KM (1.5h). No train service.
