Banj Brdo
Бањ брдо
A forested hill park south of the city. A monument to the Krajina war dead, designed by Antun Augustinčić and completed in 1961, stands at the summit and overlooks the whole city.
Banj Brdo lies about 4 km southwest of the city center and is a forest park where locals walk, run, and cycle on weekends. At the summit stands the Krajina World War II Monument, designed by sculptor Antun Augustinčić and completed in 1961. Its white marble reliefs are majestic, and the viewpoint beside it overlooks the Vrbas River valley and the city. You can reach the top by taxi or by car, or hike up from the city in about an hour. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Arnaudija Mosque
- Ferhat Pasha Mosque (Ferhadija)
- Kastel Fortress
- Museum of Republika Srpska
- Gospodska Street
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Republika Srpska
- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
- Banski Dvor