Zenica is the fourth largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the north of Sarajevo and is a part of the Bosnia River Valley. Zenica has some amazing buildings that are a must-see, however, it is an industrial city as most of the largest industrial investments were made in this city. Zenica also has the steel mill and steel industry that was brought by an Indian Investor but the environment of the Zenica doesn’t seem to be in favor of the environment and the locals. However, if you plan to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, then Zenia should not be missed. Here are the top4 places to visit in Zenica.
1- Zenica City Museum
Zanica City Museum is one of the famous buildings as it stores the historical events that are significant to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Zenica City Museum has vast collections of numismatics that include the artifacts related to currency, papers, money, coins, and tokens. In the museum, you will also see the artifacts related to the assassination of Sophie and Archduke, and a camera that was used in the trial of Gravilo Princip. Many Art and Photo Exhibitions are held are at the Museum.
2- Cafe Bar Bonaparte
The city houses one of the most aesthetic and beautiful cafes and Cafe Bar Bonaparte is one of them. This cafe offers an outdoor and indoor sitting environment so you can opt for whatever suits you the most. The interior of the cafe is well-decorated with paintings and portraits. Here you can enjoy the music, beer, and a vast menu that the cafe offers. If you want to sit down someplace and enjoy it then visiting Cafe Bar Bonaparte would be the right thing to do.
3- Stadium Bilino Polje
As it is aforementioned that Zenica is an industrial city, most of the entertainment comes from the small events held in Zenia. Every year the Bosnian Team plays in the Stadium Bilino polje and also many tourists visit the stadium. It accommodates up to 14,000 people and is always filled especially when there are national events. The name of Stadium Bilino Polje comes from the field it is built on i.e. Bilin’s Field that was built in 1203. If you visit here, you can ask the guard to show you around as the stadium doesn’t have a museum or a fan shop. It would be a good choice to look around the stadium and walk by it.
4- Forteresse de Vranduk
Forteresse de Vranduk was built from the strategic point of view and it was also used as a prison until the late 1890s. The fortress is surrounded by beautiful natural scenic power and inside the tower of the fortress, there is a museum from which you can get a look back at the history. If you look from the above of the fortress, it offers beautiful views of the river, greenery, and dense forests.
