Cultural, political and financial center of the region of Herzegovina, city of Mostar

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The historic city of Mostar is the cultural, political and financial center of the region of Herzegovina. Unique in its diversity, its charm come from the cobblestone streets which are woven with the spirit of different civilizations which lived here.

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Tufahija, baklava and kadayif, favorite desserts in Bosnia and Hercegovina

Bosnian dishes are similar to dishes from Turkey, Greece and other Mediterranean cuisines. Due to prolonged Austro-Hungarian administration, there are also influences of Central European cuisine.

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The Austro-Hungarian period in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Austro-Hungarian Monarchy began their rule over Bosnia and Herzegovina after the occupation of the country in 1878, and the rule ended during the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in November 1918. That year Bosnia and Herzegovina finally terminated all the snaps with that empire.

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