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Things to see in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina): 19 places and when to go
Zenica is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina with around 164,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (6), Hiking (5). The best known are Franciscan friary, Fojnica, Smetovi and Travnik Castle. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina · 44.22, 17.92
- Population
- About 164,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (6) · Hiking (5) · Nature (4) · Mountains (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- SJJ Sarajevo, 55 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Smetovi, at 1,025 m.
What to see in Zenica
The places in and around Zenica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Franciscan friary, FojnicaFranciscan friary, Fojnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina29 km
- SmetoviMountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina4.5 km
- Travnik CastleFortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina20 km
- Vranduk FortressFortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina8.1 km
- Kaštela fortressFortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina22 km
- Seymen MosqueMosque in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina2.7 km
- Bijela džamijaTemples3.0 km
- Džamija TrgovišćeTemples3.4 km
- Tombs under the Linden Tree with a Drinking FountainTurbe mausoleums in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina21 km
- Batalo14th century Bosnian nobleman28 km
- Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, BusovačaChurch building in Busovača, Bosnia and Herzegovina14 km
- Ivo Andric's Birth HouseMuseum20 km
- Marijin put M02/49 (Žepče-Nemila)Hiking18 km
- Marijin put M02/50 (Nemila-Zenica)Hiking5.5 km
- Marijin put M02/51 (Zenica-Novi Travnik)Hiking12 km
- Natural monument „Tajan“Protected area22 km
- Via MariaA spiritual way for tourists also a pilgrim's way in the Central and Southeastern European area23 km
- St. Mary's Trail M02Hiking23 km
- Trzanska džamijaTemples25 km
When to go to Zenica
The best time to visit Zenica is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:02
- FebBetter not10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:18
- JulPossible15:00
- AugPossible13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecBetter not8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Bosnia and Herzegovina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Zenica
The nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ, Sarajevo), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bosnia and Herzegovina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kraljeva Sutjeska9 places25 km
- Sarajevo159 places55 km
- Konjic12 places63 km
- Svetog Save10 places70 km
- Tuzla13 places71 km
- Banja Luka34 places86 km
And all of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zenica?
The best known: Franciscan friary, Fojnica, Smetovi, Travnik Castle, Vranduk Fortress, Kaštela fortress. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zenica?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Zenica?
The nearest main airport is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 55 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zenica as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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