Tvrđava Kastel
The Kastel fortress beside the Vrbas, with its stone walls and a park inside.
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Banja Luka: airports, things to do and where to stay
Banja Luka, the second city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and capital of the Republika Srpska, lies on the Vrbas river, with wide boulevards, many parks and a historic fortress.
Banja Luka airports
From the airport to central Banja Luka
Banja Luka International Airport airport is about 21 km from central Banja Luka.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside arrivals. The ride to central Banja Luka takes about 25 min; it is wise to confirm the fare before getting in.
Banja Luka
Things to do in Banja Luka
Hram Hrista Spasitelja
The Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the city's great church in the centre.
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Ferhadija
The Ferhadija mosque, from the 16th century, rebuilt after its destruction in 1993.
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Rijeka Vrbas
The Vrbas river as it passes through the city, with riverside walks and green banks.
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Which airport serves Banja Luka?
Banja Luka is served by Banja Luka International Airport (BNX).
How far is the airport from central Banja Luka?
Banja Luka International Airport airport is about 21 km from central Banja Luka.
How do I get from the airport to central Banja Luka?
From Banja Luka International Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Banja Luka?
Highlights of Banja Luka include Tvrđava Kastel, Hram Hrista Spasitelja, Ferhadija, and Rijeka Vrbas.
Photo credits
- Tvrđava Kastel: Vasyatka1, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hram Hrista Spasitelja: Slaven Cvijanovic, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ferhadija: Dans, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rijeka Vrbas: Niegodzisie, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons