Zenica - Zenica

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Zenica
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Zenica

Zenica is the capital and seat of government of Zenica-Doboj Canton. With about 130,000 inhabitants, Zenica is the second largest city in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and third largest city in the Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Map of Zenica

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View of Zenica

Zenica is located in the heart of Bosnia-Herzegovina on both sides of the Bosna River. Zenica's city center is located in one of the largest and most beautiful valleys in the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, surrounded by mountains up to 1,300 meters high and extensive forests.

Zenica, with its large steel mill, is not only the industrial heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is also one of the richest cultural and archaeological sites in the country. In the Middle Ages, during the existence of the old Principality of Bosnia, Zenica, located at a strategically important river crossing over the Bosna, was one of the centers of the country.

Even today it is one of the most interesting and culturally diverse Bosnian cities. There are a variety of tourist attractions such as the old city center with its old mosques in the center of the city (called ćarsija), the Municipal Museum, the theater and the traditional vacation and picnic spots such as Babina Rijeka, Bistričak and Smetovi.

Above all, the proximity of the summer and winter attractions on the surrounding mountains and lakes as well as crystal clear rivers make Zenica an attractive place to visit and to live. Tourists can find good accommodation here with traditional Bosnian cuisine based on smoked meat, beans, roasted lamb and veal.

There are a lot of high-rise buildings in Zenica. Some of these houses are over 50 years old and not particularly beautiful. But some are architecturally very interesting, such as the 28-story so-called Lamela. The overall picture shapes the expression of the small metropolis. The residents love their city and its houses. Building land is relatively expensive in Zenica. The price for building land per square meter in the city, depending on the quality of the location, is on average 2,160 KM (1,080.00 euros).

getting there

By plane

The nearest airport is that Sarajevo AirportSarajevo Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSarajevo Airport in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSarajevo Airport (Q740392) in the Wikidata database(IATA: SJJ), 70 km from Zenica). The transfer time is 60 minutes. Of Munich One of the scheduled flights flies daily Lufthansa to Sarajevo. The Austrian Airlines flies from Sarajevo twice a day Vienna at.

By train

From 1 Zenica train station do trains go to:

The last route goes through the Neretva-Gorge and the drive is particularly interesting because of the picturesque landscape. The trains do not run as often and as fast as the buses on these routes, but the introduction of the express train to the Adriatic is expected in the near future.

Currently the train runs from once a day Sarajevo to Zagreb and back. To Sarajevo there are several connections a day. More information is available on the homepage of the German train to find.

By bus

There are daily buses from many European cities to the 2 Zenica bus station at the station forecourt, e.g. from Hamburg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Dortmund, Vienna, Zurich and much more. (for Germany see also Touring.de). Furthermore, Zenica is of course without any problems Serbia and Croatia to reach.

In the street

By car the way leads from Germany above Austria, Slovenia, Croatia to Bosnia Herzegovina. There are toll sections in all transit countries. The road conditions are relatively good up to Bosnia-Herzegovina. In Bosnia-Herzegovina you drive on the E73 (according to Bosnian counting the M17), a small, busy and heavily damaged road through the mountains. Most of the time the road runs along a small river. Since the road was blasted into the rock in many places, falling rocks and small mudslides are the order of the day, so driving in the dark is not recommended. The speed is limited to 40 km / h for long sections. There are petrol stations with parking spaces for a rest, the operators are usually very friendly and helpful. From the south (Sarajevo) The new toll motorway A1 extends to shortly before Zenica. The continuation to the north is under construction in the Zenica area in 2019, the further route to the north is being planned.

Unfortunately, there is still a risk of mines off the paved roads. The green insurance card is mandatory for entering the country by car. Furthermore, it is advisable to take out additional insurance, as the Bosnian liability insurance for other road users does not necessarily have a sufficiently high coverage.

By boat

It is not possible to travel by ship.

mobility

There is a well-developed network of buses in the city. A ticket costs around 1 KM (50 cents).

It is very difficult for foreigners to see how the system works. It is not uncommon for unintentional fare dodgers to be caught. It is teeming with controllers. There are no ticket machines. You get on the back of the bus and buy your ticket from the conductor sitting there. If there is no conductor, tickets can be bought and paid for from the driver.

A taxi ride is also very cheap. It should be ensured that the taximeter is switched on.

The city center can easily be explored on foot.

Tourist Attractions

Churches, mosques and synagogues

  • 1  Hram Rođenja Presvete Bogorodice, Travnička cesta 4. Tel.: 387 32 401 460, Fax: 387 32 401 460. Serbian Orthodox Church, listed building, 1885.
  • 2  Crkva svetog Ilije Proroka, Masarykova 66. Tel.: 387 32 246 457, Fax: 387 32 402 725, Email: . Catholic Franciscan Church, listed building, 1910.
  • 3  Sultan Ahmedova džamija, Muhameda S. Serdarevića 10. Tel.: 387 32 242 012, Fax: 387 32 242 014. Sultan Ahmed Mosque, listed building, 1676.
  • 4  Sinagoga, Jevrejska 1. Tel.: 387 32 402 020, Fax: 387 32 402 020. Synagogue, 1903.

Castles, chateaus and palaces

  • 5 Medresa Medrese, pseudo-Moorish architecture, listed building, 1927.

Buildings

  • 6 Bosansko narodno pozorište Bosnian National Theater, Unique Architecture, see Activities
  • 7 Hadžimazića Kuća Traditional Bosnian house.
  • 8 Župni ured svetog Ilije Proroka cath. Rectory, listed building, 1910.

Monuments

Museums and galleries

  • 9  Muzej grada Zenice, Muhameda S. Serdarevića bb. Tel.: 387 32 209 515, Fax: 387 32 209 515, Email: . Archaeological, ethnological, historical and art collections, including the Ploča Velikog sudije Građeše, an inscription carved in stone from the end of the 12th century, written in Bosančica (old Bosnian script).Open: Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sa: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.Price: Adults: 1.00 KM (50 Cent); Child (9-14): 0.50 KM (25 cents); Child (0-8): free.

Streets and squares

  • 10 Bulevar Kulina bana Bosna waterfront promenade.
  • 11 Maršala Tita Pedestrian promenade, numerous shopping and entertainment options.
  • 12 Stara čaršija Pedestrian zone with bars, beer gardens, clubs and a shopping arcade.
  • 13 Londža Popular shopping and business street.
  • 14  Trg Bosne i Hercegovine That's because of the place Bosansko narodno pozorište (Bosnian National Theater), Opština (Town hall), Opštinski sud (District Court), Investiciono komercijalna Banka DD Zenica (Bank), Restoran Gradska kafana (Restaurant).

Parks

  • 15 Gradski park Kamberovića polje Several family-friendly playgrounds and sports fields, park paths, steel sculptures, Turkish drinking fountain, model flying sports grounds, Hotel Zenica.

various

  • Sušića mlin, Zacarina bb. Old family mill that is still in operation today.

activities

Zenica offers a wide range of cultural, sporting and leisure activities for Bosnian standards. The cards are available in the houses themselves or on site.

Mountain climbing, ice climbing

Bosnian folklore

  • Kulturno-umjetničko društvo Bosnia folk, Kočevska čikma bb. Tel.: 387 32 418 600, Fax: 387 32 418 600.

Canyoning

Eko school

Festivals

  • Zeničko proljeće. March 20 - April 12, annual, cultural festival: art, music, dance, theater, performances.
  • Festival bosanskohercegovačke drame Zenica. At the end of May, annually, Bosnian-Herzegovinian Drama Festival.
  • Euro-pop festival Zenica. Every year at the beginning of September, open-air festival, musicians from around 17 countries.

hunt

  • Udruženje lovaca Zmajevac, Štrosmajerova 4. Tel.: 387 32 462 243. Hunting areas Jelina and Vepar with 13 hunter houses.Price: Hunting license: 10 KM (5 euros).

measure up

Zenica is the trade fair location for industrial trade fairs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 1 Fairground lies on the opposite bank of the Bosna.

Mountain biking

Paragliding

Rafting

Ski school, ski touring

Sport fishing

  • Udruženje građana sportskih ribolovaca Bistro, Bulevar Kulina bana bb. Tel.: 0387 32 242 212, Fax: 0387 32 242 212, Email: . Open: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Price: day ticket: 10 KM (5 euros), weekend ticket: 20 KM (10 euros).

theatre

  • 2  Bosansko narodno pozorište, Trg Bosne i Hercegovine 3. Tel.: 387 32 401 142, Fax: 387 32 442 420, Email: . Bosnian national theater, large scene, small scene, scene in the basement, cabaret as well as children's, youth and puppet scenes under one roof.

shop

Many small shops shape the inner-city image of Zenica. There are branches of well-known chains and also smaller boutiques. The wholesale markets in the surrounding area have deprived the city center of part of its purchasing power, which has an impact on prices.

Shopping tips

  • Gradska tržnica Zenica, Maršala Tita 48. Tel.: 387 32 401 573. Market hall with tradition.
  • Robna kuća Bosna, Trg Alije Izetbegovića bb. Tel.: 387 32 287 011. Large department store.
  • Zlatar Osmić, Maršala Tita 48. Jeweler, goldsmith.
  • Robna kuća Zeničanka, Maršala Tita bb. Shopping center with 20 specialty shops.

kitchen

Typical dishes are e.g. ćevapi (fried meat rolls) and pita bread (baked puff pastry or rolled up thin dough jufka) stuffed with meat as burek, Cheese as sirnica, Spinach as zeljanica, Potatoes as krompiruša, Meat and potatoes as šareni burek or without filling as maslanica).

Cheap

  • Ćevabdžinica Bešlić, Travnička cesta 45. Tel.: 387 (0) 32 406 871. In this house, Bosnian grill specialties are like teleća peka (Veal roast), biftek na žaru (Biftek from the grill), miješano meso (Mixed meat) and čevapi u kajmaku (Ćevapčići in cream sauce).
  • Pitarnica Lađana, Londža bb. Tel.: 387 32 405 859. Traditional Bosnian cuisine. Here pita is offered in different variations.

medium

  • Restoran Ušće, Ušće 6. Tel.: 387 32 286 106. Bosnian national cuisine. Specialty of the house is jagnjetina sa ražnja (Lamb on a spit).
  • Pizzeria Fratelli, Faketska 24. Tel.: 387 32 246 656. Pizza, lasagna, insalata; Bosnian, Croatian and Slovenian wines; German beer; Wood-burning stove, delivery service.Open: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Caffe-slastičarna Evropa, Bulevar Kulina bana 28 A. Coffee shop, ice cream and cake shop with pep.Open: 07: 00-23: 00.

Upscale

  • Restoran Dubrovnik, Masarykova 48. Tel.: 387 32 246 000, Email: . A specialty of the house is hobotnica ispod sača (Kalamaris from the stone oven). There are more than 50 types of wine on the wine list. In the evenings, a mandolin orchestra creates a good atmosphere.
  • Restoran Miris Dunja, Sarajevska bb. Specialty of the house is Honolulu biftek.

nightlife

The very lively pedestrian zones with street cafes, restaurants and bars are swept empty around 10 p.m. as if by magic. Thousands of people are withdrawing. Some of them continue to celebrate in the nearby clubs or outside the city.

Cheap

  • The Gatto Club, Dr. Abdulaziza Aska Borića bb. Own brewery - beer Čelik; Balkan pop, house, rap, reggae, Rnb, rock, techno.

medium

  • Irish Pub Club Stari Sat, Armije Republike Bosne i Hercegovine 2. Tel.: 387 61 723 862, Email: . Funky, jazz, punk, reggae, rock.
  • Club Ten, Kotromanića 1. Tel.: 387 61 829 261, Email: . Disco, Balkan pop, folk, Rnb, soul, VIP area, gallery, modern kitchen, sports meeting point and party house.
  • Hard rock - music bar, Kučukovići 1. Hard rock, heavy metal, punk, rap, rock, live music.
  • Jazz club, Maršala Tita 62. E-mail: . Electro, jazz, reggae, techno.

Upscale

  • Collegium Club, Stara čaršija bb. Program evenings, concerts, disco, house, folk, rap, Rnb, techno, three bars, two-story, summer garden, lounge bar, fitness center.

accommodation

Zenica has a number of well-known accommodations, for example the Hotel Dom penzionera hosted the former American President Bill Clinton.

Cheap

  • Hotel Rudar, Stjepana Radića 4. Tel.: 387 32 242 855, Fax: 387 32 403 285. Price: single room with breakfast: 38 KM (19 euros), double room with breakfast: 66 KM (33 euros), triple room with breakfast: 99 KM (33 euros), suite with breakfast: 90 KM (45 euros), single room with HB: 40 KM (20 euros), single room with full board: 47 KM (23.50 euros).
  • Motel Titanic, Kanjon Lašve bb. Tel.: 387 32 453 044, Fax: 387 32 453 045.
  • Pansion Bistričak, Bistričak 16 a. Tel.: 387 32 678 584, Fax: 387 32 242 337. Price: single room with breakfast: 23 KM (12.50 euros), double room with breakfast: 36 KM (18 euros).

medium

  • Hotel Dom penzionera, 1st Zeničke brigade 1 d. Tel.: 387 32 240 250, Fax: 387 32 424 285. Price: single room with half board: 60 KM (30 euros), double room with HB: 65 KM (32.50 euros), single room with full board: 85 KM (42.50 euros), double room with full board: 75 KM (37.50 euros ).
  • Hotel Internacional, Bulevar Kulina bana 29. Tel.: 387 32 240 150, Fax: 387 32 416 944. Price: single room with breakfast: 58 KM (29 euros), double room with breakfast: 96 KM (48 euros), suite with breakfast: 126 KM (63 euros).
  • 2  Motel Almy, Vrandučka bb. Tel.: 387 32 446 070, Fax: 387 32 446 071, Email: . Price: Single room with breakfast: 62 KM (31 euros), Suite 1/3: 150 KM (75 euros).
  • 3  Hotel Fontana, Zacarina 17. Tel.: 387 32 403 309, Fax: 387 32 287 208, Email: . Price: Single room with breakfast: 70 KM (35 Euro), double room with breakfast: 100 KM (50 Euro), triple room with breakfast: 150 KM (75 Euro), Suite 1/2: 150 KM (75 Euro).
  • Pansion Bosna, Smetovski put bb. Tel.: 387 62 310 492.

Upscale

  • 4  Hotel Dubrovnik, Školska 10, Zenica 72000. Tel.: 387 32 202-700. Price: from € 75.

Learn

The first university Visoka tehnička škola (Today Faculty za metalurgiju i materijale) in Zenica was founded in 1959. The still very young university in Zenica was founded in 2000 with the aim of offering teaching, research and knowledge transfer at the highest international level, in accordance with the Bologna process.

Faculties and Institutes

  • Studentski centar Univerziteta u Zenici, Crkvice 50. Tel.: 387 32 288 122, Fax: 387 32 288 013. Dormitory.
  • Univerzitetska biblioteka, Faculty 3. Tel.: 387 32 444 420, Fax: 387 32 444 431. University library.

Work

security

Zenica is a relatively safe city. Especially in the city center, there are many police officers on patrol and you can feel safe. As a precaution against tricksters and pickpockets, all crowds should be avoided.

  • MUP Zenica, Dr. Safvet Bega Bašagića 1. Tel.: 387 32 449 249. Cantonal police authority.
  • CIPS Zenica, Bulevar Kralja Tvrtka I bb. Police registration office.

Particular caution is advised in traffic. Drivers have a relaxed relationship with traffic rules, on the other hand they have clear ideas about the right of the fittest. Therefore you should always cross the street carefully.

health

doctors

Hospitals

dentists

Practical advice

understanding

Many young people in Zenica speak at least one foreign language, but unfortunately often not very well. Nevertheless, you can inquire in English or German, e.g. to ask for a street or the way to one of the many sights.

ATMs, card payment

There are a few dozen of ATMs in Zenica. Visa (also Visa Electron) and Master (Maestro / EC card) as well as American Express credit cards are accepted. Most stores accept at least one of the cards, but very often all of them. Hypovereinsbank (HVB) customers can withdraw money free of charge from the HVB Central Profit Bank ATMs in Zenica. All you need is an account at the Hypovereinsbank and the corresponding EC card. Other banks in Zenica usually charge 2.50 euros for withdrawals with an EC card.

Public transportation

Although public stops have been modernized more and more recently and provided with a schedule, one shouldn't follow the plans too much. Expect delays of 10-20 minutes, especially on evenings and weekends.

Street beggar

In Zenica you will surely encounter begging children. It is up to you whether you give or not. However, one should keep in mind that this is mostly organized Begging and thus a form of child labor. Furthermore, begging is forbidden and will be punished.

Post and Telecom

  • 2  Internet club A&A, Marsala Tita. Internet cafe.

Cellular

There are four cell phone providers - BH Telecom (Area code 061), Eronet (Area code 063), Mobi (065) and m: tel (Area code 066). All of them have roaming contracts with most of the rest of the world. The roaming prices are very high. You can always buy a local SIM card. It costs 50 KM (25 euros). The price includes a credit of 10 KM (5 euros). The cards for topping up the credit can be bought to the value of 20 KM (10 euros) and 50 KM (25 euros). The cards are available in all post offices or tobacco shops.

  • HT ERONET Zenica, Islambegovića put 7. Tel.: 387 32 442 270, Fax: 387 32 442 271. Open: Mon-Fri: 08-20; Sa: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone booths

There are many telephone booths (called "Govornica"); you pay with telephone cards that you can buy in post offices and many kiosks.

Telephone cards worth 10 KM (5 euros) and 20 KM (10 euros) can be bought at any post office or tobacco shop.

trips

  • Travnik, 40 km west of downtown Zenica. Travnik is an old little town with an exciting history and many tourist attractions.
  • Kamene ball, Zavidovići municipality, 40 km northeast of downtown Zenica. E-mail: . Prehistoric stone balls.
  • 16  Stari grad Vranduk (14 km north of Zenica city center =). Tel.: 387 32 209 515, Fax: 387 32 209 515, Email: . Vranduk old town and fortress, listed complex.
  • Park Prirode Tajan, 30 km northeast of downtown Zenica. Gorges: Kanjon Mašice, Kanjon Suhe, Kanjon Duboke Tajašnice; Caves: Jama atom, Jama Javor, Omladinska jama, Lukina pećina; Lakes: Jezero na Mašici; Cliff: Mašicka stijena; Stone bridges; Paleontological finds; Archaeological finds; Water source: Izron Suhe; Forests and natural resources; Endemic plants; Fauna; Nature reserve.
  • Izletište Bistričak, 28 km northwest of downtown Zenica. The popular, beautiful destination, Pansion Bistričak and other accommodations.
  • 17  Izletište Smetovi, 12 km northeast of downtown Zenica. Excursion destination at 940 m above sea level, center for extreme sports, winter sports, ski lift, organized trails for skiing, memorial for the victims of the Second World War, Pension Bosna and other accommodations.

Panoramic flight

Tourist office Zenica

Web links

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