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E S S E N T I A L C I TY G U I D E S
Contents
The Basics 6
Public transport & Keeping in touch
Culture & Events 10

Stay warm with some indoor activities
Where to stay 18
A fine selection of places to spend the night
Dining & Nightlife 22

From pork knuckle to tofu burgers
Cafés 26
Grab a book and watch the world go by Sightseeing
What to see 31
Nightlife 29
Check out the highlights
Party hard in the city that never sleeps
Getting around 78
Planes, trains & Automobiles
Shoping 36
Directory 38
Health & Lifestyle 40
Travel agencies 41
Maps & Index

Street register 43
Public transport map 44
City centre map 45
City map 46
Country map 47
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6 Basics
Arriving in Banjaluka A word from our mayor
Banja Luka is Balkan central. It is well connected by a
variety of airlines, international trains and buses not to Dear guests, dear friends,
mention a good network of main roads and motorways.
Welcome to Banja Luka, the city that will over the next
Arriving by air few days be the host of the World Elite in Rafting – the
sport which is making Banja Luka more recognizable. I
The Banja Luka International Airport, also know as trust that the organization of this largest sporting mani-
Mahovljani Airport, after the village of the same name, is festation – after the Olympics in Bosnia and Herzegov-
located 23km from the city of Banja Luka. The airport has ina, enlist Banja Luka amongst the big sporting cities,
flights connecting Banja Luka with Belgrade served by JAT presenting an exceptional affirmation of the city upon
Airlines, Sarajevo and Zurich served by B&H Airlines the river Vrbas, of Republika Srpska and of Bosnia and
and Salzburg, Stuttgart and Tivat served by the cheap air- Herzegovina likewise! Dear friends, I truly hope that you
line AustroJet. At the airport, a tourist information centre will enjoy the beauty of the river Vrbas, that you will enjoy
our nature, our traditional values, our history and culture!
is available where you can pick up city maps, a currency I hope that you will experience our traditional hospitality
exchange office and an ATM along with several shops to and that the 2009 World Rafting Championship in Banja
buy SIM cards. A taxi to Banja Luka will cost about 20KM, Luka will be an unforgettable experience for you which I,
taking about 30 minutes, buses to town run frequently and the City Mayor Dragoljub Davidovic, truly wish!
take about 45 minutes. Purchase your ticket on the bus.
Arriving by bus
All national and international buses arrive at the central
bus station, which lies directly in front of the main train
station. Getting to town is the same as described by train.
Bus Station H-1, Prote N. Kostića bb. QOpen 00:00 -

24:00. OULGBKS
Arriving by car
A motorway and several main roads connect Banja Luka to
other towns and bordering countries.
Currently, the new motorway that will connect Banja Luka

with Zagreb is still being constructed and will open in the
second half of 2009. The main roads, however, are fairly
decent if you are coming from Croatia. The road less trav-
elled towards Sarajevo, Serbia and the Croatian coast are Get yourself to grips with all the neccessary details you
narrow and winding, but you do pass a variety of beautiful should be aware of when coming to Banja Luka. A small
landscapes and villages. phrasebook and word dictionary is included.
Arriving by train Alcohol

Most national towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina are con- Rakia or rakija is considered to be a national drink. Its
nected by train with Banja Luka along with a train service alcohol content is normally 40%, but home-produced rakia
to Zagreb, Croatia and an overnight train runs to Belgrade can be a tongue burner, typically 50 to 60%!
(22.50KM, nine hours, 9:15pm). Unfortunately, an ATM Frequently used as the common drink at all celebrations,
cash machine does not seem to be in the vicinity so make birthdays, holy holidays, slava (Orthodx christian custom of
sure you arrive prepared. There are regular bus services honouring a certain saint) and even funerals.
to and from the train station as well as a taxi rank. A Tour- Common flavours are slivovitz, traditionally made from
ist Information Centre is available in the station as well as plums and lozova, which is made from grapes. But, you
a service for left luggage. can also distill from pears, peaches, apricots, apples, figs
and cherries.
Railway Station H-1, Prote N. Kostića 38, tel. 051 301 Plum and grape rakia are sometimes mixed with other
229. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. OAULGKS ingredients, such as herbs, honey, sour cherries and
walnuts after distillation.
Visas
Many foreigners (especially those from the EU) simply Basic Data
need a passport or ID card to enter Bosnia and Herze- Banja Luka
govina and can stay for a maximum of three months.
Banja Luka or Banjaluka, in cyrillic letters spelt
Бањалука, is the capital and the largest city in the Re-
publika Srpska entity and the second largest city in Bosnia
and Herzegovina after Sarajevo.

Basics 7
Geography terms of importance. For a while, it was the seat of the

Bosnian pashaluk, and the lords of the region built a
variety of impressive structures that would make up the
Banja Luka covers some 96.2 kilometres (37.1 miles) of core of the city‘s old town. In 1688 the city was set to the
land in northwestern Bosnia on the Vrbas River. Banja torch by an Austrian army. For all its good to the region
Luka‘s downtown is at 163 metres above sea level, sur- however, Banja Luka as a city wasn‘t modernized until rule
rounded by hills. by Austria-Hungary in the late 19th century.
The source of the Vrbas River is about 90 km (56 ml) to
the south. The tributary rivers of Suturlija, Crkvena, and Astro-Hungarian Rule
Vrbanja flow into the Vrbas at Banja Luka. Banja Luka also Austrian occupation brought westernization to Banja Luka.
has a number of springs close by. Railroads, schools, factories, and infrastructure appeared
The area immediately around Banja Luka is woodland, and was developed. This led to a modern city of great im-
although there are mountains a little further from the city. portance, that after World War I became the center of the
The city itself is built in the Banja Luka valley, which is Vrbas province of the 1st Yugoslavia. During World War II,
located at the transition between high and low mountain Banja Luka was liberated on April 22nd, 1945.
areas. The most notable of the mountains are Manjača
(1214 meters), Čemernica (1,338 meters), and Tisovac. Socialism & Yugoslavia
These are all part of the Dinaric Alps mountain range. Aside from a devastating earthquake in 1969, Banja
Luka‘s time in Yugoslavia was extremely beneficial. The
city became far more urbanized as its population grew five
fold. In the final years of the socialist Yugoslavia, Banja
Climate Luka‘s population was 150,000.
After the Tito era of 1948, Yugoslavs enjoyed many
Banja Luka has a continental climate, with harsh winters freedoms and were even allowed to travel out of the region
and warm summers. The warmest month of the year is and work in the West.
July, with an average temperature of 21.3 °C (70 °F). The
coldest month of the year is January, when temperatures
average near freezing at 0.8 °C (33 °F).
Annual precipitation for Banja Luka is about 988 mm.
Banja Luka has an average of 143 rainy days a year. Due
to the city‘s high latitude, it snows in Banja Luka almost
every year as well. Strong winds come from the north and
northeast.
Disabled Travellers
Banjaluka is becoming well adapted to the disabled. Only
some hotels and restaurants have disabled friendly facili-
ties so be sure to ask before you book anything.
Electricity
Like most European cities, Banjaluka‘s voltage is 220 volts
AC, 50Hz, and the country uses European two-pin plugs.
History Language
Roman Times The official language in BiH is referred to as ‘Bosnian‘ in
the Muslim parts of the Federation, ‘Croatian‘ in Croat-
Banja Luka‘s history dates back to ancient times. There is controlled parts and ‘Serbian‘ in the Republika Srpska. In
substantial evidence of a Roman presence in the region short, notwithstanding different dialects it is one and the
during the first few centuries AD, including an old fort in same language. A large number of locals (predominantly
the center of the city. The area of Banja Luka was wholly in the younger generation) also speak English, German or
the Roman province of Illyricum, lying on important Roman Italian.
roads between Dalmatia and Pannonia. Alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet and The Cyrillic
alphabet.
Medival Times
Special Pronunciations
Slavs settled the area in the 7th century AD, although the c - as the ‘ts‘ in ‘cats‘
exact nature of their migrations remains something of a ć - as the ‘tch‘ in ‘future‘
mystery. What is known is that the first mention of the č - as the ‘ch‘ in ‘chop‘
city dates to 1494, by Vladislav II. The origins of the name đ - as the ‘dy‘ in ‘verdure‘
are debated to this day. Banja means „Bath“, perhaps a dž - as the ‘j‘ in ‘just‘
reference to the mineral springs in the region, and Luka j - as the ‘y‘ in ‘young‘
means port which could be because of the city‘s location lj - as the ‘lli‘ in ‘million‘
on the Vrbas river. nj - as the ‘ny‘ in ‘canyon‘
š - as the ‘sh‘ in ‘hush‘
Ottoman Empire ž - as the ‘s‘ in ‘pleasure‘
During Ottoman rule, Banja Luka grew significantly in

8 Basics
Basics In the afternoon - Popodne (Poh-POD-neh)
Do you speak English? - Govorite li engleski (Goh-voh-REE- In the eveing - Naveče (Nah-veh-cheh)
tay En-GLES-ki)? At night - Po noći (Poh Noh-chee)
My name is… - Zovem se… (Zoh-vem say)
Yes - Da (Dah) Restaurant Talk
No - Ne (Nay) Menu, please - Meni, molim vas (Meh-nee moh-leem-vas)
Hello - Zdravo (Z-drah-voh) Bill, please - Račun, molim vas (Rah-CHOON moh-leem-
Good Morning - Dobro Jutro (Doh-broh Yoo-troh) vas)
Good Day - Dobar Dan (DOH-bar Dahn) Do you have vegetarian food? - Da li imate vegeterijansku
Good Night - Laku Noć (La-Koh Noch) hranu (Dah lee ee-may-tay veh-geh-tey-ree-ahn-skoo
Excuse me/Sorry - Oprostite (Oh-PROS-tee-tay) h-rah-noo)?
I don‘t understand - Ja ne razumijem (Yah Neh ra-ZOO-
mehm) Bar Talk
I am from… - Ja sam iz…(Yah sam eez) One coffee, please - Jednu kafu, molim vas (Yeh-dnoo kah-
foo, moh-leem-vas)
Days One beer, please - Jedno pivo, molim vas (Yeh-dnoh pee-
Monday - Ponedeljak (POH-neh-dehl-yak) voh, moh-leem-vas)
Tuesday - Utorak (Oo-tor-ak) Cheers! - Živjeli (Zeev-yeh-lee)!
Wednesday - Srijeda (Sry-dah) You have beautiful eyes - Imate ljepe oči (EE-mah-tay lyeh-
Thursday - četvrtak (chuh-tveh-tuck) peh oh-chee)
Friday - Petak (peh-tuck) Can I have your number? Mogu li dobiti tvoj broj telefona
Saturday - Subota (su-BOH-tah) (Moh-goo lee doh-bee-tee t-voy b-roy teh-leh-FOHN-ah)?
Sunday - Nedelja (neh-DEHL-yah)
Questions Money
Who? - Ko? (Koh) The local currency is the convertible Mark (KM), which is
What? - šta? (Sh-tah) tied to the euro at a rate of 1KM to €0.51129 (at the time
Where? - Gdje? (G-che) of press). Convertible Mark coins come in denomina-
When? - Kad? (Kah-d) tions of 5, 10, 20, 50 pfenings and 1, 2, 5 marks while
How much is it…? - Koliko košta (KOH-LEE-KOH KOSH- banknotes come in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500
TAH)? marks. Many establishments (especially hotels) accept
euros (notes only). ATMs are all over the place with
Places MasterCard, Visa and their offshoots being accepted.
Croatia - Hrvatska Credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club
England - Engleska are readily accepted by larger establishments all over the
Germany - Njemačka country. When changing money, it is best to ask for small
Hungary - Mađarska bills as shops often are hard-pressed for change. Travel-
Ireland - Irska ler cheques can be readily changed at Raiffeisen and
Netherlands - Nizozemska Zagrebacka Banks.
Scotland - škotska
Slovenia - Slovenija
Politics
Post Politics of Bosnia and Herzegovina takes place in a
One stamp, please - Jednu markicu, molim vas (Yeh-dnoo framework of a parliamentary representative democratic
mark-ee-tsoo, moh-leem-vas) republic. Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two Enti-
For postcard - za razglednicu (Zah raz-GLEHD-neet-tsoo) ties - the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the
For letter - Za pismo (Zah pees-moh) Republika Srpska, as well as the district of Brcko, whereby
each has its own constitution.
Signs
Open - Otvoren (Oht-for-en)
Closed - Zatvoren (Zat-for-en) Religion
Entrance - Ulaz (Oo-laz) Unfortunately there has been no census since the end of
Exit - Izlaz (Eez-laz) the war, so there is no official data. The estimate ethnic
Push - Guraj (Goo-ry) composition in Republika Srpska in 2006 was Serb
Pull - Vući (Voo-chi) Orthodox 88%, Bosniaks constitute 8% of the population
and Roman Catholics 4%. Bosniaks are associated with
Travelling Islam, Bosnian Croats with the Roman Catholic Church,
Bus - Autobus (AW-toh-booz) and Bosnian Serbs with the Serb Orthodox Church.
Train - Voz (Voh-z)
I am looking for… - Ja tražim (Yah trah-zeem)
One ticket, please - Jednu kartu, molim vas (Yeh-dnoo Smoking
car-too, moh-leem-vas) Cigarettes can‘t be sold to people under the age of 18.
Smoking remains a popular cultural habit in most public
Times indoor spaces.
Now - Sad (Sah-d)
Later - Kasnije (Kah-snee-yeh)
Today - Danas (Dahn-as) Tipping
Tomorrow - Sutra (SOO-tra) It is not compulsory to tip in Banjaluka, through a reward
Yesterday - Juče (Yoo-treh) of about 10% for good service in a restaurant or bar is
In the morning - U jutro (Oo YOO-troh) always appreciated.

Basics 9
Suho Meso
Toilets dried meat, either beef or pork.
Public toilets are indeed scarce in Banjaluka, but you can
find them in bus/train stations. In some bars and cafes, Sarme
toilets are of the Turkish variety, to put it bluntly, a hole in meat and rice rolled in cabbage or grape leaves.
the floor. My advice is also to carry around some tissues
with you, as there may not be any toliet paper in some ‚Ispod Saca‘
establishments. similar to a dutch oven. A metal dish is placed on hot
coals, the food is placed in the dish and covered by a lid
which is then completely covered in hot coals and left to
Traditional Food bake.
If you like meat, you‘ll love Banjaluka. Meat is a standard
for any meal. However, there is still lots of interesting Vlašicki
meals you can make do if you are a vegetarian. similar to travnicki cheese. It is a highland cheese from the
A typical breakfast is very different from a traditional mountain villages on Vlašic Mountain in central Bosnia.
English, American or Australian breakfast, but they can be
found in the occasional restaurant. Omlettes, hams, eggs Mladi Sir
and cheeses are very popular and can be found even in literally means young cheese. There isn‘t an equivalent
most places. to it in English. It has a soft texture and is unsalted. Often
For budget travelers the large supermarkets carry fruit times it is served with a cream sauce on top. It is very
yogurt, muesli, and juices and the open markets are al- healthy.
ways filled with fresh fruit. Bakeries open early and sell hot
rolls, croissants, brown bread, apple and cherry strudles Kajmak
which you can take to a cafe and enjoy with a morning is the most difficult of all cheeses to translate. It is the top
cappucino. layer skimmed from milk, it is creamy and extremely tasty.
All travellers should at some point enter a buregdzenica Kajmak and ustipak (doughnut type roll) is a wonderful
and try the famous traditional pita dishes of burek, appetizer.
zeljanica, sirnica, and krompirusa. They are all made from
scratch and have been a traditional meal since Ottoman Iz mjeha
times. Burek is a meat pie wrapped in filo-dough. The sheep milk poured into a specially sewn sheep skin
zeljanica is made from spinach and cheese. Sirnica is ‚bag.‘ After a time the dry cheese is taken out of the skin
made from a fresh, homemade cheese and krompirusa is container and the result is a strong, dry cheese that
diced potatoes with spices. Usually one portion (porcija) resembles real parmesan.
is enough to stuff you. A porcija costs between 2-3KM.
They may ask if you like pavlaka spread on top. Pavlaka
is a fresh cream that tastes wonderful with the pita. Thin
yogurt is also a popular drink alongside your pita.
Meat eating travellers should try out the wide range of
available meats and should not miss the typical rostiljnica
that serves up a range of grilled meats specialities.
Whether chicken, beef, lamb, or pork, they come fresh
from the mountainside. It is common practice here to raise
all animals free range, and with no hormones or chemicals.
Most people say they can taste the difference.
Here is a list of the most popular traditional dishes:
Cevapi
small meat sausages of lamb and beef mix. They are usu-
ally served with fresh onions and pita bread on the side.
Cevapi usually come in pointer finger size sausages and
are offered by five or ten pieces.
Teletina
is veal, usually served in cutlets. Veal in BiH is not pro-
duced by locking calves in a cage to ensure softer meat.
Jagnjetina
lamb grilled over an open fire.
Musaka
a meat pie made of minced beef, very similar to shepherds
pie.
Filovane paprike
fried peppers stuffed with minced meat and spices.
Pršut
air dried ham, similar to italian proscuitto.

10 Culture & Events
Banja Luka is home to a variety of talented artists, musi-
cians, theatre groups and more besides. You will probably
stumble across a festival or two during your stay; as one
event ends usually another follows.
Sporting activities thrive all year around, but Banja Luka‘s

finest is enjoyed in the very nature of its beautiful sur-
roundings: don‘t miss out on rafting, hiking and biking.
Cinemas
Mulitplex Palas Cinemas D-1, Gradski Trg, tel. 051
305 595/051 217 409, ljevar@blic.net, www.bl-bio-
skop.ba. The only cinema in Banja Luka offers a reasonable
choice of Hollywood and local films. All international films are
in their original language and subtitled in the local language
except those that are aimed for children in which case they
are dubbed in the local language.
Exhibitions
International Annual Exhibition of Contemporary
Art D-1, Centar za vizuelne komunikacije Protok,
Veselina Masleše 1/11, tel./fax 051 212 059, www.
spaport.org. The First International Annual Contemporary Art
Exhibition SPAPORT in Banja Luka has been established from
the initiative of Protok Collective with the support of many
institutions, colleagues and friends from the region. SPAPORT Through the promotion of knowledge, understanding, respect
is event that presents and promotes contemporary visual art and accessibility of film and film culture and through the open-
on regional and international level by presenting works of forty ing of cinematographical horizons beyond and above the main
artists. Many of the exhibited works have been inspired by commercial streams, BLIFF is much more than just a mere
Banjal Luka, they speak about the city and they have been film watching event. BLIFF is about communication between
produced for the exhibition. the audience and films and their authors, and communica-
One of SPAPORT‘s strategic goals is representative annual tion between film professionals. At the heart of BLIFF is the
regional exhibition as unique place for the region‘s exchange exchange of ideas.
of information and ideas. www.protok.org Q 23-29 April 2009
Q 20 September - 20 October TJ
Demo Fest Skendera Kulenovića 91, tel. 065 176 576,
The Banja Luka Fair (Banjalucki Velesajam) H-2, www.demofest.org. A music festival dedicated to unsigned
Pilanska bb, tel. 051 333 200/051 333 201, fax 051 and ‚garage bands‘ of todays Ex-Jugoslavia.
333 223, office@banjalukafair.com, www.banjalukafair. The festival takes place on the grounds of the Kastel Fortress
com. Banja Luka fair is the biggest fair in the entire Republic during the warm summer nights when thirty or so talented,
of Srpska. Seven specialized international fair events are loud and ass-kicking bands get their opportunity to find their
organized during the year ranging from fashion, tourism, cars, moment of fame on the big scene.
agriculture, engineering, furniture and much more. The display Come on and let‘s rock a culture revolution together!
area is well equipped and includes a restaurant, press center, Q 19 - 26 July JLEB
presentation and promotional halls. Q HUFLGX
Ex-Yu Rocks Festival , www.exyurocks.info. This is
Festivals the WoodStock of Banja Luka taking place on the banks
of the beautiful Vrbas river at ‚Krupa Na Vrbasu‘, about 4
Banja Luka International Film Festival D-2, Jevre- kilometres out of town.
jska 73, tel. 051 213 241, fax 051 213 178, info@ Stictly punk, rock and heavy metal bands, one can enjoy a
bliff.net, www.bliff.net. The Banja Luka International Film possibly painful head-banging experience or just chill out at
Festival is the first of its kind in Republica Srpska (Sarajevo the festival‘s camp-site with a beer and a bombfire.
International Film Festival being the number one in Bosnia Q 25 - 26 JulyEB
and Herzegovina).
International Animation Film Festival , tel.
A big event for one week in April, BLIFF brings international 065497238/065531343, banjaluka.anima@teol.net,
and domestic films and documentaries for the citizens of www.banjalukanima.org. The only animated film festival in
Banja Luka to watch the best in avant-garde and underground Banja Luka showcases the best in animated filmmaking from
cinema from around the world. There is also a special student around the globe, both feature and short films.
section, where local film students from the Academy of Arts The festival also organises workshops on animated film,
in Banja Luka and students from film schools from around the exhibitions from the animator‘s works and entertainment
world are invited to present their skills in filmmaking. after hours.
Q May
If thats not enough, the film festival also organises a jam-
packed eductional programme about bits and bobs of the International Classical Guitar Festival F-3, Drago-
film industry and a evening programme of concerts, live music mira D. Malića 13, tel. 065 830 289/065 807 064, fax
and entertainment. 051 435 531, info@gitarfest.com, www.gitarfest.com.
Every year the International Classical Guitar Festival hosts six-

Culture & Events 11
stringed masters of flamenco, balkan and classical genres.

The few days are ablaze with colourful concerts, guitar com-
petitions, exhibitions and workshops by the most eminent
perrformers and lectures of the classical guitar world.
Q 12 - 16 November
JazzLook Festival , www.myspace.com/jazzlook.
Enjoy the fun with local and international jazz artists during
the last week in October. The main concerts are held on the
grounds of the Children‘s Theatre, following an after-party of Tamburica Orchestra C-4, C-5, Mise Stupara 24, tel.
intense, fast-paced jam sessions at ‚Delta‘ pub every evening 065 526 569, fax 051 305 427, tamburicia@musician.
until the early hours. org, www.tamburicia.org. Performances of the Tumburica
Q 26 Oct - 01 Nov Orchestra are usually performed at the Cultural Centre Ban-
ski Dvor. Listen to the traditional folk music of the Balkans,
KRATKOFIL International Short Film Festival , tel. a complete orchestra playing with ‚tamburas‘ or stringed
065 730 307/065 587 476, info@kratkofil.org, www. instruments.
kratkofil.org. „Short on Size, Long on Style“ is the motto of
the festival‘s celebration of Bosnian, regional and international Veselin Maslesa Folklore C-2, Bana Milosavljevica
shorts represented through fiction, documentary, animation 16, tel./fax 051 303 307, maslesa@inecco.net, www.
and experimental films. The purpose of the festival is to maslesa-folklor.org. This folklore ensemble mixes folklore,
promote non mainstream films and to popularise short films dance and singing and is one of the leading performace
within the region. Be aware, unfortunatly not all films are groups in Republika Srpska. Check their website (in english)
subtitled in English (nor in Bosnian!) for any performances coming up in Banja Luka.
Q 16 - 20th June
TJNX
NEOFEST International Summer Peace Festival

, neofest@gmail.com, www.myspace.com/neofest.
Three stages of fusion, reggae, funk, hip hop and electronica
on two consecutive nights on Kastel Fortress during Banja
Luka‘s warm summer nights. There is no place better than
to hang out and enjoy post-modern music amongst the old
ragged rocks of the Castle.Q 20KM (entrance 2 nights)
.TJ6UENBX
Performances
Cajavec Folklore C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
103, tel./fax 051 218 057, cajavec.folk@blic.net, www.
folklor-cajavec.com. This ensemble has received a number
of prizes and performed in cultural festivals around Bosnia and
Herzegovina and abroad. The performance of this incredibly
choreographed dance is executed in traditional costumes
and instruments.

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Culture & Events 13
Picture caption JvM

14 SPORTS
Sport Activities
Codex Bikes C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, Aleja Svetog Save 59,
tel. 051 216 200/065 290 877, codex@blic.net. Sales,
repairs and dealers.
Free Climbing Club Extreme F-3, Marije Bursac 18,

tel. 065 016 923/065 779 027, extremebl@gmail.com,
www.extremebl.com. This is the school of climbing and high
altitude work. If you like the adrenaline buzz, you will enjoy
participating in the club‘s activities, camps and field trips in
the best climbing sports in B&H. QOpen 21:30, Sun 21:00.
Closed Fri, Sat.
Hiking and Biking . Banja Luka with its flat configurations

gives visitors the possibility to explore the city by foot or by
bike from one side of the city to another without that much
effort. The wide alleys and paths next to the Vrbas River of-
fer the possibility to feel the city‘s size and see some of the
historical monuments. But for those who have a more active
spirit and want to discover the surroundings of Banja Luka and
to see the city from other perspectives; numerous hiking and
mountain biking trails are waiting for them in gorgeous nature.
For more information about biking and hiking itineraries, as
well as tourist guides and where to rent your own bike contact
the Tourist Office of Banja Luka.
Paragliding Club C-1, Jovana Dučića 100, tel. 065 Scuba Diving Club Jesenjinova 1, tel. 051 215 663,
981 146, grmi_padobranac@yahoo.com, www.pado- info@bukbl.org, www.bukbl.org. Another club dedicted
branci.net. For the ultimate experience in Banja Luka, try to water activities on the Vrbas River. Get experience and a
paragliding straight above the city (I would recommend with licence for scuba diving here.
an instructor!)
Shimano Bike Shop F-4, Vojvode Momčila 4, tel./fax
Rafting Club Kanjon Karanovac bb, tel. 065 882 087, 051 217 677, tel. 065 523 754.
info@kanjonraft.com, www.kanjonraft.com. If you happen Speleology Association Ponir F-3, Sime Matavulja
to be in Banja Luka during the spring or summer and adventure bb (atomsko skolnište), tel. 065 572 180, info@ponir.
is something that makes you excited - rafting is for you! You org, www.ponir.org. Speleology is the study of caves and
can choose from one of the short or long rides, depending on other rock formations, their make up, structure, physical
your rafting experience and witness the scenery and nature of properties, history, life forms and the processes by which
the magnificent Vrbas River and its wild and wet currents. It‘s they were formed. This Association meets every Thursdays
a thrill of a lifetime and you‘ll be coming back for more! for study and field trips into the unknown deepest and darkest
caves of the B&H. QOpen , Thu 17:00. Closed Mon, Tue,
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.
Wolfbikes Veljka Mlađenovića bb, tel. 051 456 030, fax

051 456 031, wolfbikes@blic.net, www.wolfbikesco.
com.
World Rafting Championships 2009 Rafting Centre

Karanovac, info@2009wrc.com, www.2009wrc.com. On
the wild waters of the Vrbas and Tara Rivers, more than 20
whitewater rafting teams from Brazil, Japan, Czech Republic,
and more will compete for the title of World Rafting Champions
in June 2009.
The Vrbas River has a proud history of sporting activities
and was also home to the 2005 European Whitewater Raft-
ing Championships. The Vrbas Canyon watercourse has a
total length of 235 kilometres in which its fast waters are
the ideal place for all major sporting eventseven for kayaking
and canoeing.
The Vrbas River is one of the major rivers in western Bosnia

and Herzegovina. It is a right tributary of the river Sava. The
river first appears at the southern slope of the Vranica Moun-
tain, 1530 meters above the sea level and it drains rapidly
down the slopes of the Dinaric Mountain massif. It empties
into the Sava River at 90 metres above sea level. Banja Luka
sits happily by the river‘s banks.
Q 11 - 15 June Free Entrance. TLEBKX

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Sport Centres
Aquana Sport Centre and Swimming Pools C-4,
Aleja Svetog Save 80, tel. 051 231 417/065 833 695,
fax 051 228 401, predrag.tosic@aquana.ba, www.
aquana.rs.ba. A large sport centre equipped with outdoor
swimming pools and children‘s slide, gym, shop, cafe and
restaurant. Q PTJABKCW
Fitness Club Energy G-4, Cara Lazara 19, tel. 065

201 065/065 519 643, www.energybl.com. „Energy“
combines a sports centre, dance school, karate club and
a models agency. The gym is especially crowded with men
flexing their muscles recurrently in front of the mirrors and
gasping at every female creature who dares to pass through
the man-fested herd. You won‘t get much training done in this
centre. Q PJFG
Fitness Factory Kojica put 4 Lazarevo, tel. 051 371

897, www.fitnessf.net. A large fitness centre provid-
ing any guest with the essential ingredients to sty fit and
healthy. One of the best equipped sport centre in town. Q
PTUFLGD
Fitness Studio Body Fit F-4, Simeuna Đaka 20, tel.

065 644 174.
Fitnes studio „TEFA FIT“ Vozdovacka 18, tel. 065

582 355. This sports centre is dedicated to body building
and nutrition and is located within the premises of the Banja
Luka Fair. Q PFLG
Fit Shop - Universal Nutrition G-2, Jaroslava Plecitija

17, tel. 051 311 722. Pick up any nutrition tablets you need
as part of your fitness regime at this fitness shop.
Fortuna Sport Centre G-1, Tromeđa br. 4, tel. 051 358

000/051 358 006, fax 051 358 004, fortuna1@teol.
net, www.zutezgrade.com. On the outskirts of town, this
sport centre offers the following facilities: 3 outdoor swimming
pools, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, an icering,
football and tennis area, a shop selling sport medicine and
vitamins, two restaurant, a night bar and parking for 600
spaces. Q PTHUFLGBKDC

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Culture & Events 17
„AQUANA“ d.o.o.
Banja Luka
Aleja Svetog Save
78 000 Banja Luka
telefon: +387 51 228400
18 Where to stay
Gearing up for its tourist industry, Banja Luka provides a Motel Dragana Uroša Drenovića 129, tel./fax 051
good enough range to suit all tastes and budgets. Prices 413 050, motel.dragana@blic.net, www.moteldragana.
are relatively low, even in the summer season compared to com. A luxury motel amongst the weeping willows and the
western Europe standards. Banja Luka is still lacking a youth beautiful green Vrbas River. Just a few kilometres out of the
hostel for the odd backpacker. However, if you’re travelling centre of town, this is relatively a place for recreation and
by campervan and tents, camping sites are situated along nature lovers. The motel gardens include a playground for
the roads by the river leading out of the city. children, mini golf and an enchanting terrace overlooking
the riverbank. The restaurant offers local and international
Cream of the Crop specialities - try the local Bosnian cheeses, the ‘Neguski’
smoked ham and quality wines from the region. All rooms are
KALDERA Boutique Hotel, Wellness & Spa Alek- en suite, equipped with cable television, a mini bar, telephone
sandrovac bb - Laktasi, tel. 051 582 300/065 973 and a PC with Internet access. Laundry and ironing services
335, fax 051 582 282, hotel@hotelkaldera.com, www. are available upon request. You can head off exploring on
hotelkaldera.com. Experience a refreshing and revitalising one of the walking trails that lead to and from the motel.Q
stay at one of the most renowned hotels in Republika Srpska. 12 rooms (singles €30-35, doubles €45, triples €60, suites
This supreme hotel offers a complete Wellness Oasis, in which €72). PTHA6LEGBKXSW
you can choose a range of massages and beauty treatments
for each individual’s needs. One can relax by the swimming Ideja F-4, Mese Selimovića 6, tel. 051 217 444, fax 051
pool and Jacuzzi or get a sun-kissed tan in their professional 413 050, motel.dragana@blic.net, www.hotelideja.com.
solarium. This hotel world of health and leisure is about 20 Attached to its sibling sister Elite Motel Dragana and sharing
kilometres from Banja Luka. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. 11 rooms some but not all of the same facilities on offer, the Hotel Ideja
(singles € 92, doubles € 136, suites € 408). PYHAR� is situated just outside the center of town. The bland entrance
UILEGBKDXCSW doesn’t do justice for its snug and cosy interior. The staff are
especially welcoming and English speaking. The spacious, en
Bed & Breakfast suite rooms are equipped with cable television and breakfast
is included as part of your stay. The lobby offers a cocktail bar,
Hotel Damjan E-2, Vase Pelagića 25, tel. 051 213 and a café. Q 12 rooms (single €36, doubles €47, triples
860/051 213 900, fax 051 213 880, info@damjanhotel. €63, suites €80). PJHA6LGKXS
com, www.damjanhotel.com. The location is perfect for
those who enjoy being in a peaceful and quiet part but still Motel Đukić A-1, Krajiških brigada 2, tel. 051 219 992,
remain in the heart of town. The rooms on offer are relatively fax 051 219 993, recepcija@motel-djukic.com, www.
cheap and spacious equipped with all necessary mods and motel-djukic.com. Although this motel is opposite the main
cons. Fast Internet connection and room service is available road and next to a petrol station of the same name, it offers
24 hours a day. If you are coming with children and need a cheap, comfortable and modern en suite rooms equipped
helping hand a professional childcare service is available upon with all mods and cons that include breakfast. The friendly,
request. A restaurant and café are in the hotels vicinity.Q English speaking staff at reception are available 24 hours a
13 rooms ( singles €33, doubles € 45, suites € 45-60). day. A small gift shop has a selection of souvenirs of Banja
PTHA6LGKXSW Luka and local wines. A coffee bar and restaurant are avail-
able in its locality and an outside terrace, which unfortunately
Budget faces the noisy traffic. The center of town is 10 minutes away
by foot.Q 11 rooms ( singles €25 per person, doubles €50,
Ćetojević G-1, Ivana Gorana Kovačića bb, tel. 051 345 triples €75). PALGBKXSW
700/051 345 710, fax 051 345 702, mail@hotel-ce-
tojevic.com, www.hotel-cetojevic.com. On the outskirts Prenoćište Alas F-3, Braće Mažar i majke Marije 48,
of Banja Luka, the hotel Cetojevic is of a high standard in which tel. 051 212 622, fax 051 211 678, www.alasbl.com.
the recently deceased fashion designer Sheikh-Amer Hassan Within the domains of a century old building, lies an exquisite
was a proud and satisfied guest.The apartments and rooms fish restaurant which is an unavoidable spot for all seafood
are luxurious fitted amongst all typical mods and cons, with lovers and six spacious and modern, equipped rooms with
a kitchen, jacuzzi, sauna and balconies with beautiful views all mods and cons. The interior of the restaurant is adorned
of the Banja Luka landscape.The lobby is both an aperitif bar with a selection of antique clocks, cabinets, gadgets and
and restaurant with a variety of drinks and cuisine on offer. gizmos. If something catches your eye, you can ask the
Laundry services and a conference room are at disposal.Q owner if he would be willing to sell it to you for a good price.
25 rooms ( singles €30, doubles € 45,triples €60, suites This is a domestic and delightful environment, close to the
€75-100). PHALEBKDXSW city centre and ideal for any traveller. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
6 rooms ( Singles €32, doubles € 50, triples € 60). PT�
Hotel Čubić Glamočani bb, tel./fax 051 331 000, JALBKXSW
hotelcubic@blic.net, www.hotelcubic.com. Although,
the hotel Cubic offers pleasant, tastfully furnished rooms of Symbol key
a high standard, it is completely out of town and in front of
a busy main road, not to mention the hotel happens to be P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
situated in a somewhat industrial zone. If you happen to be O Casino H Conference facilities
just passing by, either as a congress or transit tourist, then
this is a good place to rest your head as the rates appear T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
quite cheap. Best to invistigate within the four walls of the R Internet L Guarded parking
hotel; have a coffee at the cafe bar, dine at the restaurant, F Fitness centre G Non-smoking rooms
you can even visit the hairdressers or pick up some basics
K Restaurant J Old Town location
at the mini-market. All rooms are well equipped with air
conditioning, a mini bar, TV, telephone, and wireless internet D Sauna C Swimming pool
connection Q 49 rooms ( singles € 33-39, doubles €51- 6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
52, suites €70-71). PTHAULGKXSWElite

www.hotelkaldera.com
tel: +38751 582 300

20 Where to stay
Hotel Atina E-2, Slobodana Kokanovića 5, tel. 051 334
Apartment/Studios 800, fax 051 334 811, info@atinahotel.com, www.ati-
Business Apartments Olympus D-2, Ivana Franje nahotel.com. If you prefer to stay away from the rush of the
Jukića 7, tel. 051 212 225, fax 051 211 230, oplimpus@ city centre, this lovely, elegant hotel offers a peaceful location
oplimpus-apartmani.com, www.olimpus-apartmani. close to the Vrbas river but also within walking distance from
com. Bang in the middle of the business district, this is a all points of interest in the city. The hotel provides a pleasing
delightful, friendly place ideal for business stays as well as atmosphere and a variety of bright, modern rooms and suites
the independent traveller. If you’re feeling fit, the apartments - be sure to ask for a room overlooking the river. There is 24
are located on the fourth floor of the building in which there hour service, a restaurant, cake shop, nightclub and conser-
is no sign of a lift. The six apartments and two single rooms vatory as well as an equipped gym, sauna and Jacuzzi.
are all exceptionally furnished and equipped with telephone Q 20 rooms (singles € 55-75, doubles € 70, suites € 85-
lines, cable television and a PC with high speed internet. All 200). PHA6FLGBKDXW
guest are welcomed with no extra charges to all sorts of
non-alcoholic beverages, dinner and breakfast. The largest Hotel Bosna C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 97,
apartment has a shower integrated with a massage system tel. 051 215 775, fax 051 215 717, info@hotelbosna.
and internal radio for you to unwind and relax after a busy day com, www.hotelbosna.com. The most renowned hotel
in the city. Q PJALGBKXSW in Banja Luka, satisfies the demands of all its guests. The
hotel’s complex offers air-conditioned rooms from singles
Cheap through to some exceptionally posh suites all complete with
an aperitif bar, a piano bar, a bar ‘Mr. Black’ and a cake cafe
Bomi Prijedorska bb, Trn, tel. 051 585 336, fax 051 585 ‘Mr.Brown’ both with terraces where locals and guests like
225, www.sinecoop.com. Although, Motel Bomi is located to read newspapers and enjoy their morning coffee. You can
near two gas stations Trn1 and Trn2, and along the Banjaluka - enjoy culinary delights at restaurant “Ambassador”, with its
Laktasi highway, it is also within walking distance to a beautiful pleasant interior and an open terrace, and in the evenings the
lake in which you can walk around its circumference. “tamburasi” (a folk band with traditional string instruments)
All rooms are elegant, modern and of high quality, equipped will entertain you while you dine. The lobby offers boutiques, a
with air conditioning, jacuzzi baths, sauna, a mini-bar, TV-set, hairdresser, cosmetic salon, travel agency and a newspaper
telephone, and Hi-Fi stereo. The motel has also a quality kiosk and below the complex lies the “Club Padrino” that
restaurant, parking lot with 24 hours security, car wash and anticipates more entertainment after dark.Q 300 rooms
car services.Q PTHLKDXS (singles € 39-98, doubles € 62-128, triple € 77-123, suites
€ 77-287). PJHA6ULEGBKXW
Motel Mig F-4, Filipa Macure 23, tel. 051 430 300, fax
051 430 303, motelmig@blic.net, www.motel-mig.com. Hotel Cezar Mladena Stojanovica 123, tel. 052 326
A basic motel, but very comfortable. Probably best for the 400, fax 051 316 610, info@hotel-cezar.com, www.
budget traveller rather than the business man. It’s a bit out hotel-cezar.com. Not centrally located, but easily accessible
of the centre, but the neighbourhood is quiet and the staff to the bus and train stations and Banja Luka’s big Fair Centre.
are friendly. 15 rooms (single, double, triple and quadruple), 3 All rooms are simple, plain and clean with wireless internet and
apartments. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. PALBK all other necessaties. The cafe bar is extrememly welcoming
and has a pub sort of feel about it. You may pop in for a drink
Nana Banja Luka - Laktasi motorway, tel./fax 051 370 at any time, breakfast or a late night snack. The restaurant
050, nanamotel@yahoo.com, www.motelnana.net. offers local and international food to suit the needs of all its
Located 2.5 kilometres out of Banja Luka, and along the guests.Q Singles 40 Euros, Doubles 60 Euros, Apartment
motorway towards Laktasi, this is rather a place for a stop 50 Euros. PHAULGBKXSW
over if you are just passing through. Relatively cheap, clean
rooms with a guarded parking lot, you won’t have to mind
about anything. Their services offer internet connection in the
rooms, satellite TV, a mini bar, telephone and air-conditioning
and a restaurant. The receptionist does not speak English.
QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. (singles € 25, doubles € 30, triples
€ 45). PTHALEGKXS
Mid-range
Firenza D-3, Urosa Predica 1, tel. 051 311 290/051
302 725, firenca@blic.net, www.firencahotel.com. A
cozy hotel in the Borik district of Banja Luka, and only less
than a mile away from the city centre. Rooms are equipped
with internet connection making it perfect for any business
traveller. An extra plus is a beautiful, quiet garden where
you can have breakfast from early spring to late autumn
or simply relax all year round. Q Open 00:00 - 24:00.
PALBKXW
Garni Hotel Merriot Kozarska br. 85, tel. 051 217

801/051 222 871, fax 051 222 870, recepcija@hotel-
merriot.com, www.hotelmerriot.com. A reasonably priced
hotel with mods and cons that include a balcony, telephone,
cable TV, en suite, air-conditioning and heating. A hairdressers
is also on the premises. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. 27 rooms -
36 Euros (single), 43 Euros (doubles). PHALBKX

Where to stay 21
Glamočani bb
Banja Luka 78000
Tel.: 00387 51 331 000
www.hotelcubic.com
Hotel Palas D-1, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 60, tel. bright rooms and suites all equipped with bathrooms and
051 218 723, fax 051 218 584, hotelpalasbl@inecco. lovely views of the main Orthodox Church in the city centre.
net, www.hotelpalasbl.com. This is one of the most fa- For those that like to prepare food for them selves, some
mous hotels in the region that of which has serviced the most rooms are equipped with a kitchen. The lobby offers a large
demanding clientele. Built in 1933 and now protected as a café, cake shop and pizzeria where you can also enjoy its
national heritage marks it as an iconic building in Banja Luka. It Wi-Fi facility. You can be sure to expect comfortable accom-
is situated at the main city square and offers rooms equipped modation and the highest quality of hospitality services.Q
with a television set and a mini bar for a most satisfactory 23 rooms (singles € 62, doubles € 77, suites € 72-108).
stay. The restaurant and coffee shop, as well as a pizzeria PTJHLNKXSW
and cake shop with a selection of ice creams is at disposal
to guests of the hotel. Extra services for your comfort include
laundry and ironing services, a hairdresser and a tailor. The
staff are available 24/7 and guests are entitled to use a free
shuttle service to the airport, bus and railway station.Q 69
rooms (singles €31 - 52, doubles € 62, triples € 70, suites
€77). PJHA6ULEGBKXSW
Hotel Vidović D-2, Jevrejska bb, tel. 051 245 800/051

217 217, fax 051 211 100, info@hotelvidovic.com,
www.hotelvidovic.com. A perfect spot for the business
traveller, as this hotel is prefectly situated amongst the city’s
administrative, business and cultural institutions. All 48
rooms are elegantly fitted with en suite facilites. Two congress
halls are available for your disposal, providing the best pos-
sible equipment. You have a choice of two restaurants that
are attached to the hotel: one serves a range of international
‘a la carte’ cuisine, the other is an ‘express’ restaurant or
‘canteen’ offering local hearty meals, perfect if you are in a
rush.It’s sister hotel ‘Krajina’ is located in Mrkonjic Grad, a
tourist destination named BALKANA.Q 48 rooms (singles
€70, doubles € 100, triples € 130). PJHAULG�
KXSW
Talija D-2, Srpska 9, tel. 051 349 200, fax 051 327
460, info@hoteltalija.com, www.hoteltalija.com. A pleas-
ant hotel situated just south of the city centre offers fresh,

22 Restaurants
Restaurants catering local cuisine flourish in abundance in Mala Stanica B-3, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića bb,
Banja Luka whereby you can indulge yourself in a variety tel. 051 326 730, malastanica3@gmail.com, www.
of Bosnia’s local food and wine; if your diet permits it, this malastanica.com. The restaurant arose in the place of
means hearty, meaty meals, stodgy soups or ‘goulash’ and former railway station „Mala stanica“ that connected the
within the fast food scale greasy ‘cevapi’, hamburgers and city’s periphery with the centre in 19th century. You will notice
‘burek’ (a pastry snack with a savoury filling). Don’t expect details of rails, bells and clocks smartly used to decorate the
any other exotic offerings, other than the common ‘pizzeria’ restaurant’s interior.With its pleasant and relaxing ambience
which lies on almost every street, although be prepared and gorgeous spacious garden, the restaurant is a perfect
for a pizza of Bosnian variation, rather than Italian. The choice for a business lunch due to its prime location in the
following reviews present the best in local cuisine, from the Government district or just for a casual chat with friends.
finest in culinary delights to the most basic fast food joints. The excellent menu offers a mixture of domestic, Italian and
Vegetarian restaurants are inexistent, but be sure to ask nouveau cuisine and a swanky wine list waiting to complete
the waiter to point you out the veggie friendly meals on the an eventful lunch or dinner. Mala Stanica will open yet another
menu. Prices are affordable for all tastes and budgets and establishment of the same name in the Mercator Shopping
without a doubt, an enjoyable experience for all. Centre in Borik: the district of classy cafes and bars. QOpen
07:00 - 24:00, Sat 07 - 00:01:00, Sun 07:00 - 01:00. €7-15.
Balkan PTALGBKS
Citadela Kralja Alfonsa 2, tel. 051 226 807. This rather My Way H-2, I.G.Kovacica 7, tel. 051 302 894, fax 051
grand location has three eateries to claim as its own, though 312 577, info@ljeto-zima.com. Close to the Cetjovic Hotel,
as far as visibility is concerned it’s the ice-cream that takes this restaurant offers a menu of traditional Balkan dishes,
pride of place. The red facade looks grand enough with from which the speciality of the house “Pecena jagnjetina”
the punters licking their deserts just outside but there’s a or roasted lamb is a mouth-watering treat. In addition there
whole world of cuisine waiting to be discovered down below are a range of fasinating grilled meats and local stews on
and upstairs. “More is more”, seems to be the motto, to offer. While you wait for your main course, take a couple of
be frank. The word Citadel means ‘fortress’ but is that in appetizers such as the (Paški sir) Pag cheese, (dalmatinski
this case meant to mean against good taste? Q Open pršut) smoked ham from Dalmatia and a glass of Dalmatian
07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. €3-25. local wine. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. PAULKX
PTJAUGBKXS
Obala Jesenjinova 26, tel. 051 219 652, info@restoran-
Jezero Prijedorska bb Trn, tel. 051 585 535. Along obala.com, www.restoran-obala.com. Jus down the road
the main road to Trn, you won’t be able to miss the mag- from Stari Mlin past a Muslim cemetery, this is another blissful
nificant Jezero restaurant that caters for about 2000 or place to eat by the river. The Vrabas is one of Banja Luka’s
more people per day. Located next to a lake, the restaurant real gems and although it does take some extra effort to visit
provides a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. A children’s this restaurant and its near-neighbour - given they they are
playground is adequately situated next to the restaurant. located some way from the city centre - it is really worth the
Q THAUILEGBKX extra effort.QOpen 07:30 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:30 - 01:00.
€3-8. PTALEGBKX
Kazamat Tvrđava Kastel, tel. 051 224 466. A serene,
luxurious place from which to admire the beautiful Vrabas Sirano Karađorđevića 64, tel. 051 303 111/065 589
and within the grounds of the castle as well. Ample dishes of 985. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. PK
grilled meat, potatoes and the crispest of salads are served
up to the customers - who can also view their cutlets being Stari Mlin Bogdana Marića 14, tel. 051 213 399,
cooked on an open grill. One of a number of eateries in the restoran@starimlin.com, www.starimlin.com. Built on
city which space their customers out so they are not sitting the site of an old mill on the banks of the river, this eatery -
on top of one another. The local restaurateurs seemed to declared a cultural landmark by the local government - is a
have thought through that aspect of dining out rather well. glorious place to have dinner, situated as it is downstream
QOpen 09:00 - 23:00, Sat 09:00 - 24:00. €6-13. PT� where the rapids rush past with assorted swimmers, rafters
LENGBKXS and fishermen catching some vital leisure-time. The prices are
also surprisingly reasonable for such a pristine setting, with
Kod Muje C-2, Sime Solaje bb. If you fancy a proper the Vrabas glinting gloriously in the sunlight.QOpen 08:00 -
Bosnian meal, this place is known as the number one in 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 01:00. €2-30. TILNGKS
barbequed cevapi and all manner of grilled meats. Kod Muje
is a classic old-style eatery, passed down by its local family
for years. The restaurant may look like a wooden cabin from
the outside, but there is a beautiful terrace and garden and
big umbrellas is case of rain or shine. Q J6UNB�
KXS Symbol key
Ognjište Josifa Pančića 2, tel. 065 222 777, info@ P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
ognjiste.rs.ba, www.ognjiste.rs.sr. This a place for groups
of four or more to revel in a traditional Slavic atmosphere and E Live music S Take away
contains a brilliant novelty with its gastronomic museum, T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
where guests can be treated to a short guide to the local
cuisine. Also includes an ‘Ethno Shop’ where customers can R Internet L Guarded parking
buy wine from the region and other souvenirs to take away O Casino J Old Town location
with them. Good, old-fashioned interior sets off the dining
experience excellently. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
- 24:00. €2-20. PTILNGBKXS B Outside seating V Home delivery

Restaurants 23
Vrbas G-4, Braće Potkonjaka 1, tel. 051 464 608, fax Rostiljnica Roma F-3, Jovana Ducica 72, tel. 051 300
051 467 650. Named after the river it overlooks, this res- 395. Operates on the same principle as ‘Mira’ but is smaller
taurant is an idyllic retreat in which to have lunch and shelter and about five minute’s walk from the centre. The menu is
from the sun, with a very traditional meaty meal lying in wait. exclusively for carnivores and includes all the national favou-
Only problem here might be that during the summer you could rites, such as cevapi and the like. Provides outside seating,
end up envying the swimmers taking a cooling and refresh- as well, so you can relax while trying out one or more of these
ing dip down there below.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. €6-33. essential examples of local cuisine. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00.
PTAULGBKSW €1,5-5. TJGBS
Pizzeta C-3, Gundulićeva 68, tel. 051 307 002/051

Fish 307 003, pizzeta@sprinter.net. Does what it says on the
Alas F-3, Braće Mažar i majke Marije 48, tel. 051 212 tin or roof even. Gets a young crowd in to much away at the
602, fax 051 211 678, info@alasbl.com, www.alasbl. Italian standards just spitting distance from the city centre
com. A fish restaurant oozing with architectural and culinary proper.QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. €1-9 Free Delivery available.
charm, ‘Alas’ serves up a bewildering range of piscatorial PTJNGBS
delights to its customers, though the waiter might take a bit of
time before bringing your plate to the table. But ‘slow food’ is Simke roštiljnica D-3, Vase Glušca 23, tel. 051 215
the best kind, as we all know, so sit back, enjoy the pleasant 300/065 598 960. A lot less cramped than most other
surroundings and sip your drink, secure in the knowledge that ‘grill’ cafes you’ll find in the Balkans, with its spacious seating
at some point your taste buds are about to get a real treat. area inside,could almost be mistaken for an American diner
QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - if it weren’t for all the local, succulent favorites on the menu.
01:00. €2-30. PTAILEGKS Strategically located next to Café Cult and the university
campus, is a short hop, skip and a jump away for anyone
Ambasador C-2, Karađorđevića 97, tel. 051 213 119, tormented by the ‘beer munchies’. Every carnivore’s dream
www.hotelbosna.com/ambasadore. A chic restaurant is served up in the glistening form of the ubiquitous ‘cevapi’
part of the Hotel Bosna offers an “a la carte” menu ranging (small lamb sausages), ‘pljeskavica’, (hamburger) and pileci
from local to international cuisine. The interior provides a batak (chicken sandwich), among others, though the estab-
warm, homely environment and the staff are professional lishment boasts a specialty of its own, aptly named ‘the dish
and friendly. An open terrance is an excellent place to sit for for hungry eyes’. Not bad on your stomach either.
any meal of the day and gaze out at the busy boulevard. In
the evenings you can catch a traditional live band “tamburasi” Venecija D-3, Vase Glušca bb. A fast food pizzeria, which
that will play and sing while you dine in style. is adequately open till late hours. They sell a variety of pizzas,
Romanov F-3, Krajiskih brigada 8, tel. 051 219 pies and sandwiches. Home delivery and takeaway is avail-
459/051 227 890, fax 051 216 805, kings.rr@inecco. able. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. PUNGKS
net. Situated along the main road, 20 metres from the motel
Dukic, this reasonable restaurants offers a range of marine
specialties. It’s worth to try the fresh sea fish, crabs and Cakes and Icecream
shellfish. Q PAULGBKX Ciambella B-2, B-3, A-3, Petar Kocica 109, ciambela@
inecco.net, www.ciambella.ba. Try your pick on the vast
Vin Sente Vladike Platona 6, tel. 051 314 799. Situated choice of decorated cakes and icecreams in this pleasant
right next to the stadium of football club Borac, the leading rustic cake cafe. Q PJBXS
team in Banja Luka and contenders in Bosnia and Herze-
govina’s first division, here’s where you can have a go at a Cream G-2, Trive Amilice bb. A coffee shop and fast food
meatball before you get down to the football. restaurant all in one, probably the only cafe that allows you
However, more often than not the restaurant is frequented by a coffee and a nibble on pizzas, lasagnas and pancakes. A
business-people, though family celebrations also take place pleasant place, but far from the centre of town, unless you
there. Either way it’s fine place to sit down and eat and the happen to stay in the district of Rosulje. Q PKX
food is excellent. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. €3-10.
PTALXS Gondola D-3, Vojvode Putnika bb. Gondola is situated
away from the busy main streets, and placed right next to a
Fast food park lined with trees. It makes a variety of coffees and serves
a selection of filling cakes, ice creams and sweets. You can
Rostiljnica Biljana G-4, Cara Lazara, tel. 051 466 opt for the gothic, dark but classy interior or on a lovely day
666/051 461 600. Probably one of the best places for sit outside along the wide comfortable couches on the large
grilled meats in town, especially after hours after a night of open terrace.QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. PUBX
going out. When all entertainment has died down for the night, X
you can make your way here, for more drinking and a cevapi. Pingvin C-2, Bana Lazarevića 18, tel. 051 307 250. One
It’s usually full to no surprise, alternatively you can order food of the best ‘slasticarnas’ or cake cafes in town, and just of
to your hotel (be warned the lines are always busy!) QOpen the main street. A great place to relax and chill out amongst
00:00 - 24:00. JNBKXS all the sweets on offer. Q PJUBXS
Šareni kuvar , tel. 051 310 308. This is a perfect place Plazma D-3, Vojvode Radomira Putnika 15, tel. 051 229
for some quick, good quality fast food. Home delivery and take 111, www.cafeplazma.com. A selection of unique and
away are also available at no extra costs. Q KS high-quality cakes made from fresh ingredients and fruits are
available for your hearts content. Sit and enjoy the ambience
Cap-Cap G-4, Cara Lazara 18, tel. 065 583 452. The after a busy day in town amongst the warm colours of the
‘Banjalucki’ McDonalds serves fast-food big hamburgers and cake cafe’s interior design. Q PUBXS
sandwiches with a good selection of fillings and salads. Menu
deals are also available. Q JNGBS

24 Restaurants
Bakery San Remo C-3, Gundulićeva 18b, tel. 051 315 815.
Žitopeka G-4, Carice Milice 12, tel. 051 454 931, www. Where a fountain splurges ostentatiously in the middle of
zitopeka.com. Not a place to go and sit down and eat in, the alfresco part just as the punters too wave their cash
rather a bakery just over the bridge from the city centre. But around, in one of the city’s more prosperous eateries. Situ-
this is an example of plenty of others in the Balkans - if you ated on a pleasant street, just outside the centre of town,
just want a quick snack rather than sit down and eat, here’s here’s where you can sample superior Italian fare in superior
where you can grab a ‘burek’, a savory pastry filled with a surroundings. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00.
choice from - meat, cheese or spinach. QOpen 00:00 - €2-6. PTJALGBXSW
24:00. €1,5-5. TJNGS
Manja D-3, Srpska 11, tel. 051 300 248, www.kraji- Italian
naklas.com. If you have a ‘mania’ for the sweeter things in F Lounge D-3, Srpska 101, tel. 065 099 558. Brings in
life then ‘Manja’ is the place for you. It is considered one of an after-work crowd and the minimalistic decor does seem
‘the’ places in town to tuck into a cake or an ice-cream and to suit the business lunch mood of the place. Appropriately
provides outdoor seating for this purpose.However, the shop enough sells sandwiches for those in need of a quick bite
also sells a range of products for those planning a wedding or to eat or lunch-on-the-run.QOpen 07:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat
any other celebration. Has a bit of an odd neighbour though, in 07:00 - 23:00. €2-13. PTJALGKS
that it is right next door to the Hard Rock Cafe. Doesn’t conjure Harizma Gavre Vučkovića 1, tel. 051 211 888, info@
up the best of images. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat, Sun harizma-bl.com, www.harizma-bl.com. The name doesn’t
07:00 - 24:00. €2-30. PTJUGBXS quite give away the clue but they do English breakfasts here
at a snip for 10 km. You might also find yourself rubbing
Pekoteka Nova Mlađe Čaušića 3, tel. 051 354 793. shoulders here with European policemen and women, who are
Though a bit out-of-town this bakery is famous for its ‘kifle’ here for some sort of noble purpose or other. Do big salads
(a kind of Balkan croissant) and other assorted pastries, tooQOpen 07:00 - 24:00. €4-10. PTALBS
including the ubiquitous ‘burek’ of course and a whole range
of cakes and buns. The owner even allows his customers to Marco Polo E-5, Bulevar Stepe Stepanovića 185A, tel.
sample his fare before buying the products whole, so in theory 051 435 444, www.restoranmarcopolo.com. Big, bulky
you could emerge well-fed without having spent a penny. In menus that look more like photo-albums show off Italian and
practice, though...that wouldn’t be the best form, would it? Chinese cuisine which is prepared in tribute to the eponymous
The shop is just 50 metres from the main road so if you are traveller. Marine-type odours waft in from the nearby River
driving you can turn in with ease should you or your passen- Vrbas, which has the effect of getting the old appetite going.
gers suddenly get a bit peckish. Parking is so easy here the Nice and spacious, with plenty of foliage both in and outside
place has almost become a Bosnian version of the ‘drive-in’. adding to the feelings of repose one gets when dining there.
QOpen 06:00 - 23:30. PTLNGS The summer garden also affords very appealing views of the
river.QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. €3-15. PTALGKS
Snack Bar My name is Luka D-3, Nikole Pašića 22, tel. 051 228
Pet Plus . Nothing to do with pets…This tiny fast food joint 500. Unfortunately don’t get to hear much Suzanne Vega
offers pizzas, sandwiches and delicious sweet and salty pan- from the speakers in here, despite the name of the place.
cakes. Open all day and night, this is the best place to come Plenty of high volume house gets pumped out though, which
for a snack after a night of clubbing. Q NS you get nod to as you flick through the menu consisting of
Plazma Vojvode Radomira Putnika 15, tel. 051 229 Italian standards - pizza and pasta.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00.
111, www.cafeplazma.com. Lots of cream cakes on €1-4. PTJAUBKXSW
display in the glass case by the counter, which will have
the sweeter-toothed drooling. An airy, relaxed atmosphere
by which to enjoy your creamy and chocolatey treats also
awaits.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Sun 08:00 - 24:00. €2-5.
PTJAGBXSW
Mexican
Master C-2, Sime Šolaje 7, tel. 051 317 444, info@
restoran-master.com, www.restoran-master.com. Mexi-
can restaurant with generous portions, though the employer
is also seems a benovelent type as the place has more staff
than it knows what to do with. Very tasty food on the tome-
like menu but the squat toilets are a nasty surprise. No cards
accepted. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 24:00.
€3-10. PTJNGKS
Pizzeria
Langollo C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 103, tel. 051
213 400. Another place off the main boulevard this is also
almost opposite the city’s cultural centre and just metres
away from Banja Luka’s monument to its World War II heroes.
Plenty of filling pizzas on the menu and a cool and spacious
alfresco area to relax in too.QOpen 06:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat
06:00 - 24:00. €2,5-5. PTJULNGBXS

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26 cafes
8 Osmica C-2, Bana Milosavljevića bb. A small café bar Down Town D-2, Bana Lazarevića 50, tel. 051 230 930.
stuck between Aria and Dionis and along the main walking Photo-journalistic decor, as well as some rafting and fishing
street. It is rather unflattering and you probably won’t even pics - a clue as to two of the favoured sports in this part of
notice it from the street, but if you do happen to pop inside the the world - liven up this cafe on the corner of a busy main
interior does seem comfortable enough for a midday coffee. road, though not quite central, despite the name. Sells its
Although, one would probably opt for the bigger and slightly own brand of coffee but doesn’t do draft beer, sadly.QOpen
more enticing cafes dominating the walking district around 8 07:00 - 23:00. PGXW
Osmica. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. From April this joint is open
till 24:00. 1-3 Euros. PJUBX Emporio C-3, Nikole Pasica bb. If by chance you wander a
bit out of the city centre, this may be a good spot for a drink
AB C-5, Mile Stupara bb. The large AB bar, decorated as either in the day or evening. Most visitors come here to read
though you’ve just arrived at a tropical beach bar hosts vari- the local paper in peace and quiet. However, that is about
ous concerts by local bands and singers from Banja Luka. as much thrilling as it gets.
You can also enjoy a coffee here during the day, a bite to eat,
play pool and surf the net if you’ve got your laptop handy. Focus C-2, Bana Milosavljevća bb. This pleasant bar is
Q PEKX a local haunt; it’s packed during the day for coffee breaks
and the night dwells in beer drinking, commercial house
Aria C-2, Bana Milosavljevća 2, tel. 051 310 064. A hop, and local dance music. Although, the name is not visible
skip and a jump away from Tavita, this hang-out is on the side from the outside due to the marquee-like covers that are
of the street where the shade descends, so the chilled-out supposed to (unsuccessfully) form a terrace, it is on the
atmosphere is even more evident than in its neighbor over main street in town.
the road. Fewer Roma children seem to see the place as ripe
pickings for a bit of cash, so you’ll have a quieter time of it Hard Rock Cafe D-3, C-3, Gundulićeva bb, tel. 066
than in Tavita in that sense too. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, 201 828, info@hardrockradiocafe.com, www.hardrock-
Sat 07:00 - 01:00. PTJ6UNGX radiocafe.com. That logo known all around the world is
emblazoned across the front of what is actually a cozy little
Cafe Sky G-4, Cerska bb. pub, but which keeps to its theme adequately enough with
rock band posters pinned up everywhere. Attracts a down-
Capriolo C-2, Bana Milosavljevića 12. A more of a roman- to-earth, twenty-something crowd - somewhat younger than
tic place for couples, adorned with red roses on each table the Hard Rock Cafe brand normally pulls in other parts of
and a selection of drinks, coffees and beautiful cakes. This is the world.QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 24:00.
rather a place to spend a relaxing evening with your partner PTJLENBXW
or to come for an evening treat. You will find this place on
the main street, next to ‘Focus’ bar. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. Hertz D-2, Jevrejska bb. A cafe during the day, turns late
PJAUBKX night bar in the evenings. Especially on the weekends, turbo
folk loving locals get drunk and merry before setting off to
Combo A-3, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 103, tel. the clubs.
051 215 922. The smart leather furniture of the interior is
unfortunately not matched by the rather ordinary tables and
chairs outside in the forecourt. Just off the city centre’s main
boulevard, so if you like people and car-watching, this could
be the place for you. A good enough place to rest your weary
feet though.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00.
PTJUNBX
Coyote C-3, Nikole Pasica bb. This bar is devoted to and

inspired by the animated cartoon characters ‘Coyote & the
Road Runner’. If you were ever a fan, this just might be the
perfect hangout on a night out! The atmosphere is always
cheery and pleasant. Q PJX
Cult D-3, Vase Glušca 27, tel. 065 593 584.

Conviviality oozes from the walls in this no-nonsense boozer
close to the river and the gallery of paintings adds an ambi-
ence which fuels intelligent conversation. With the best range
of coffees in town and a rack of excellent wines to boot, Cult
pulls in a regular, garrulous crowd. However, this adds to the
fun of being there rather than be off-putting and the punters
won’t mind you striking up a conversation with them at the
drop of a hat.Q Open 08:00 - 23:00. PT6ULN�
BXW
Dionis C-2, Bana Milosavljevića 3, tel. 051 312 664. The

biggest cafe bar in the district is defiantly the most admired
hangout along the main drag. The coffee is good, and one can
even come for a drink in the evenings when the mood begins to
spice up. Towards the back of the tavern, one can make use of
its betting office, and its various gambling and slot machines.
QOpen 00:00 - 23:00. From April - September the bar stays
open till 24:00. 2-4 Euros. POJUBX

cafes 27
Shakers Bar G-4, Stepe Stepanovica 185, shakers.bl@ News Cafe D-1, Jevrejska 3. At first glance this seems like
gmail.com. The one and only ‘house of cocktails’ in Banja an average enough cafe and the first room you come across
Luka. You will be spoilt for choice when you find yourself is a standard, streamlined, corridor which only allows one
browsing through the menu of alcoholic and coffee cocktails person to walk down at a time. Then, you get to peer into the
on display. The atmosphere livens up in the evenings with second part, which affords views of the women’s section of
a varied selection of music for all tastes. QOpen 08:00 - a department store. Just a bit distracting as you sip at your
23:00. 1 - 3 Euros. PLX cappuccino but not exactly an unwelcome sight.QOpen
07:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 24:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00.
Johnny Be Goode C-4, Aleja Svetog Save bb. The bar is POJAGBX
rather run down and outstandingly small. You can probably fit
about 10 people in one given moment! Rock music plays fre- Portobello C-2, Bana Milosavljevića bb. A cafe and a
quently, which fits to its décor of rock singer posters plastered ‘slasticarna’ (cake cafe) which, also manages to prepare
onto the discoloured walls. Upstairs, there are a few gambling some sandwiches, satisfactorily allowing you to have a nibble
machines and a pool table. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. while enjoying a coffee on your break-time. It is located at
the beginning of the main café district, next to Glamour café.
La Nina D-3, Gundulićeva 26, tel. 065 560 128. The QOpen 00:00 - 23:00. From April - September this cafe is
day time clientele chill out on woven seats in a breezily air- open until 24:00. PJUNBKX
conditioned cafe, which becomes a bustling drinkers hub after
dark. Quite a swanky establishment when all is said and done. Provence F-4, Miloša Obilića 37, tel. 051 430 372,
Has a city centre feel to it, despite being off-the-beaten track info@cafe-provence.com, www.cafe-provence.com. The
somewhat.QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. PTJW first bar of its kind in Banja Luka, where you can sample local
wines and even from all over the world in deliciously salubrious
Moulin Rouge G-4, Cara Lazara bb. A small, cozy café/bar surroundings. The owners also provide gratis cheese snacks
in the Oblicevo district, that provides a chill out atmosphere to soak up the vintage you may well find yourself swishing
both during the day and in the evenings. The joint’s customers around in your mouth. Just next door to the club Mystique,
can use a wifi facility, thus attracting a fair share of business so might well be worth a visit to get the juices flowing before
people during the day. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. PBXW a night on the tiles. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 -
01:00. PTA6ULEGXW
Glamour C-2, Bana Milosavljevića bb. The name certainly
doesn’t describe this ordinary and dreary coffee spot in the
city’s main café boulevard. Maybe it’s worth a few minutes of
your time for a coffee or an evening drink, but its advisable to Banjaluka
be off on your merry way to a more appealing selection of café
and bars in its vicinity.QOpen 00:00 - 23:00. This cafe bar is telephone code is +387 51
open till 24:00 between April - September. PJUBX

28 cafes
Mister X D-3, Vojvode Putnika 9, tel. 065 836 466. a very hip, dimly-lit red-hued joint, with a tattoo-parlour up
Exotic face masks adorn the walls in this cafe, in an arty above. Good, funky beats get the toes tapping ahead of a
and more ‘independent’ interior than most of its neighbours night out on the town. Very classy.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00,
in this part of the city. Doesn’t sell food though, unfortu- Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. TULENBX
nately, otherwise could well be the pick of the bunch in
the vicinity.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. Tavita C-2, Bana Milosavljevića 8, tel. 051 213 222.
PTJ6ENBX Located on the city’s main drag, this is arguably the place to
do your people-watching while in Banja Luka, as the groups
Mr. Br own & Mr. Black C-2, Kralja Petra I of pretty young things shuffle by. Roma children also get in on
Karađorđevića 97, tel. 051 215 775, fax 051 215 717, the act by jumping in with hands held out but they are friendly
www.hotelbosna.com. Mr. Brown seems like an elegant bar, enough and are only after your spare change. You can while
which also acts as a cafe/restaurant during the day. During away hours here, doing absolutely nothing.QOpen 07:00 -
the evenings, the lights dim down and locals crowd in before 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. PTJUNBX
a night out. Next door, Mr. Black attracts a slightly younger
and noisier crowd. Crowds pack in during the evenings and the Vienna D-2, Veselina Masleše, tel. 051 215 444. Tightly-
night begins with ear-splitting commercial folk music. squeezed into an alcove just off the main drag in Banja Luka,
Both bars are part of the Hotel Bosna complex. here’s where the lingering atmosphere belies the fact that
most are supposed to be on their lunch breaks. Some might
Maraton F-4, Mirka Kovačevića 27, tel. 065 820 932, even bring in a ‘burek’ to chomp at while sipping hurriedly
www.maratoncafe.com. Suburban bar named after a away at their cappuccinos. But it looks as if someone had
Serbian film about a company of undertakers, but there’s picked it up from a beach on the Adriatic and planked it down
nothing funereal about the this establishment. In fact, in here. So chilled out, you’ll be disgusted. And you won’t get
many ways, it’s more like a museum than a pub, with loads a seat.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00, Sun
of Communist-era photos and books, as well as stills from 08:00 - 24:00. PTJUNBX
the film, pinned up all over the place. One of the photos is
of the local football team Borac, before they beat Red Star Castra D-5, Save Kovačevića 48, tel. 051 312 270. Riv-
Belgrade 1-0 in the Yugoslavian Cup. And if you are feeling erside hang-out shaded by trees makes for a pleasant place
really curious, you can flick through former Communist leader to escape from the sun, when that’s blazing as it often does in
Jozef Broz Tito’s collected works.QOpen 07:00 - 00:00, Fri, Banja Luka. Home-made wooden furniture adds to the effect,
Sat 07:00 - 01:00. TN though the owners could do with turning the music down just
a touch if they want to make the cafe the chilled-out retreat it
Ramazzoti D-2, Veselina Masleše, tel. 051 211 779. really has all the potential of being.QOpen 07:30 - 24:00, Fri
Just across the way from Vienna, as (the real) Italy is in 07:30 - 01:00, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. TLNBX
some respects. Here the punters choose more shade than
the opposite cafe, and while doing much the same thing OmCafe Coffee Shop D-3, Gavre Vuckovica bb, tel.
as their counterparts a touch toe away, they can at least 431 291, fax 431 292, info@omcafe.net, www.omcof-
play footsy with them as the coffee, wine, or whatever else feeshop.com. Right next door and from the same owners
goes down.QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. as Pivnica Zlatni Lav, this stylish cafe/bar is a perfect spot
PTJUNX for a drink or coffee in the late evening. On occasions there
is live music. Q PUEX
Paris D-5, Rade Vranješević 65, tel. 065 249 269.
Though this is huddled away in the rather run-down suburbs,
you would think you were a world away once inside. This is

Nightlife 29
Country Veljke Mlađenovića 3, tel. 065 407 666. Venue

that specialises in the local ‘turbo-folk’ music, which many
find an acquired taste, but others clearly lots of fun, so might
be worth trying out to see where you stand on the subject.
Also, seems to encourage some audience participation. Ap-
parently, this is where many people who work abroad come
to strut their stuff and wave their cash around when they
are home.QOpen 19:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed.
PULENX
K4 G-4, Majke Jugovića bb, tel. 051 439 136/051 319

275. Located on the the Vrbas river under the Venecija Bridge
and near a student residence, this venue boasts a very unique
feature to the entertainment it offers, for on Mondays, Tues-
days and Wednesdays a tambourine-orchestra plays there,
of all things.On the other nights it functions as a normal, loud
disco, but during the day families can be found making use of
the garden that lies just outside. There is also a tennis court
nearby, so the club is clearly doing its level best to be all things
to all people.QOpen 07:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 04:00.
PTULENBX
Kruna D-1, Jevrejska 3, tel. 065 175 000/065 175
001, info@clubkruna.com, www.clubkruna.com. Jammed
packed night club right in the centre of town, there’s lots of
boisterous fun to had here with the young punters often get-
ting up close and personal as well. Have to climb what feels
like an Aztec step pyramid to reach the place, though but
there’s lot of chill-out space to rest awhile from that before
shuffling to the dance floor. A venue for traditional boozy fun to
the early hours.QOpen 20:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 04:00.
Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. PJUENX
Bang in the middle of the Balkans, tourists are welcome to
experience a unique yet ‘contagious’ sub-genre of music Music Hall G-4, Carice Milice bb (S.D.Oblicevo). This
called Turbo Folk, which originated in Serbia during the early haunt is a strictly underground club that hosts some of the
1990s and infested all corners of Ex-Jugosalvia. You can’t best raves and international DJ names such as Umek, Trevor
avoid them even if you try. These folk clubs or ‘folkotekas’ Rockcliffe, Oxia, Valentino Kanzyani to name but a few. Thanks
are plenty. to the Urban Beat Crew - DJs Sinisa Tamamovic and Mladen
Having said that, there are a variety of good bars and clubs Tomic you can hang out in the one and only alternative music
that sway in different musical directions; rock music and scene in Banja Luka. Check posters around town if something
electronic being popular amongst the young crowd. may be happening down there, or the Urban Beat website.
If you’re looking for a quiet drink with collegues or friends, Be aware, when I say ‘underground’ I do really mean that, as
wine cellars or ‘vinarnas’ are a great option for sipping local even the joint is falling apart and the toliets are frightening.
and international wines. But, its the best place to catch a party if youre the alterna-
Regulary, there are live concerts about town (especially in the tive type and hang out with the urban ravers of Banja Luka.
main square in front of Boska Shopping Centre) where you QOpen 21:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 04:00. Closed Sun.
can catch some well known local bands and musicians. JENX
A ‘Tamburasi’ night is also recommeded for those that wish
to listen to traditional live folk music; played with a ‘tambura’, Mystique F-4, Miloša Obilića 35, tel. 065 981 354,
a traditional musical instrument. bar.mystique@gmail.com, www.myspace.com/barmys-
tique. The mirrors from floor to ceiling make this sophisti-
Clubs cated club look bigger than it actually is but there’s plenty of
space to either kick back with friends on the ample sofas or
Boom Boom Room D-1, Veselina Masleše 15/17, tel. try out your moves on the dance floor. This would appear to
065 510 816. The onomatopoeic name does justice to the be the place to get noticed in.QOpen 19:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat
sound of hundreds of young revelers - who pack in well before 19:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Sun. PLEXW
the weekend begins - stomping up and down, as much as it
does to the ear-splitting music. And they say that this place Padrino C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 97. A small
enjoyed wilder times before its recent face lift. That seems club part of the Hotel Bosna and directly underneath, is a
rather difficult to believe.QOpen 19:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat typical hang out for the local crowd that enjoy their local dance
19:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. PNX anthems and singing along to their favourite folk songs. On
some occasions you pass on a themed night, which either
Capo Club D-2, Jevrejska bb. During the day, this place tends to be electronic, latin or a student night. An excellent
works a courteous, rustic pizzeria and the summer-style ‘Wyborowa’ polish vodka is available here.
terrace brings the crowd for cocktails and chit-chat. At night,
the bar and club offer a contrasted disobedient atmosphere Sokolski Dom F-3, Marije Bursac bb, tel. 065 605 159.
where pretty young girls mingle amongst a slightly older A venue offering numerous events, however you can never be
businessmen crowd. The club itself has two floors; the flirta- sure on which night something may be happening. Located by
tious bar adorned with fancy chandeliers and curtains, and a shabby yard and litter bins, it has been host to electronic
beneath it a hot dance floor banging out commercial dance music nights and Balkan commercial music and guarantees
music. Q PJLNBKXS a great time. Definitely worth a visit.

30 Nightlife
City Pub C-2, Trg Palih Boraca. A pub as it should be:

jam-packed, raucous with a fine selection of draught beers.
This newly-opened haunt pumps out rock n’ roll and 80’s pop
Underground D-2, Vase Pelegica 10, underground. music and the occassional band or solo artist night. There is
banjaluka@gmail.com, www.club-underground.com. A even an extra cold draught Guinness available. Let the night
lively club, which is very popular with the locals, especially begin… Q JENX
the ladies who like to pout, pose and “be seen” in this joint.
After 12pm, the music changes from commercial house to a Pivnica Zlatni Lav D-3, Gavre Vuckovica bb, tel. 051
lunacy of turbo folk music where everyone sings and dances 431 291/051 431 293, fax 051 431 292, info@omcafe.
to their hearts content. Beautiful hostesses and dancers net, www.omcafe.net. Just by the Venezia Bridge, and
always hang around advertising beer and cigarettes on underneath the OMCafe, an underground ‘Golden Lion’ pub
themed nights. QOpen 21:00 - 03:00. PNX lurks, modestly adorned with large wooden tables and chairs.
You can enjoy a good selection of draught beer, pub food and
Pubs wine. The only sort of music you will hear is the occassional
live band, that doesnt play for very long. It’s a chatty and
social hangout for everyone. Q PEKX
Irish Pub Orthodox Celts G-4, Stevana Bulajića 12,
tel. 051 453 507/065 522 218, djajam@irishpubbl. Wild Rose D-5, Rade Vranješević 103, tel. 065 535 920.
com, www.irishpubbl.com. Standard-enough Irish boozer The prohibition, speak-easy decor looks the part in this US-
with lots of sentimental posters and pics stuck up all over the style watering-hole, complete with the inimitable bar-stools
place. That said, it also has the slogan ‘Pogue ma thohoun’ taking centre stage, though Eliot Ness and crew wouldn’t have
up on the wall in big letters, which if you know your Gaelic will much trouble finding the place given that you walk straight in
realise means something very different to the usual ‘Cead Mile off the street. But there’s no faulting the pleasant, clubbable
Failte!’ (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes), that normally greets atmosphere. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00.
customers to such establishments. Gets full on Wednesdays, PT6LNGBX
as well as the weekend.Q PLENX
Peckam Pub F-4, Braće Mažar i majke Marije 7, www. Billiards

dernek.ba. Not quite the Nag’s Head but this pub is at the Titanium C-4, Aleja Svetog Save bb. What once was a
same time a shrine to classic British sitcom ‘Only Fools and prosperous club back in early naughties, Titanium fizzled away
Horses’, which uncannily enjoys cult staus throughout the to become an unexciting bar, attracting very few customers
former Yugoslavia, even to this day. Lots of pics of Del Boy in contrast to its heyday. Don’t be shocked when you see the
and Rodney adorn the walls and there’s even a Union Jack up large open, unused terrace covered in scaffolding or what
there for good measure. Oddly, though, there is no working looks like a warehouse. The interior is small, of what’s left
landline phone in the establishment. Someone must have of it, but if go downstairs you will find a billiard room which
gone and sold them a dodgy one...QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. is somewhat relaxing for a game of pool with your mates.
PTJ6LB QOpen 00:00 - 23:00. PBX

What to see 31
Cultural Centres
Banski Dvor Cultural Centre C-2, Trg srpskih vladara
2, tel. 051 305 336, fax 051 305 002, banskidvor.kul.
cent@blic.ney. The Banski Dvor Cultural Centre was built
from 1929-1932 to become the headquarters of the governor
(‘Ban’) of the Vrbas Banovina province (that which extends
from Banja Luka to its outer lying districts, through which
the River Vrbas flows). However, from 1955 it was handed
over to the city’s cultural centre and since 1998 it has been
become a public institution. The center’s aim is to combine
a number of different types of performance, exhibition, public
discussion, lectures and club and art studio under one roof.
Much of the inside of the building has been preserved since
the 1930s, with the concert and conference still possessing
their original designs. This is a multi-faceted cultural hub which
is in many ways the lifeblood of Banja Luka’s artistic and intel-
lectual community.Q PJHUEGBX
Film Institute , tel. 051 211 062, info@bliff.net, www.

bliff.net. The Film Institute created the first International
Film Festival in Banja Luka in May 2008. The festival hosts
international and local feature films, documentaries, children
and student films alongside workshops and lectures from film
and television professionals. Each year, the organisation bring
a variety of Hollywood film stars, so you don’t need to blink
twice if Johnny Depp walks past you on the street.
The city and its surroundings have been blessed with an

enchanting Castle, Orthodox churches, monasteries and Gardens & Parks
a river brimming with wildlife and waterfalls. If you take a Banj Brdo . This is a hill just above the city which includes a
stroll though the city centre, the towering Orthodox Church World War II memorial and picnic grounds. But it is most popu-
of Jesus the Saviour dominates the cityscape. To the east larly used as a means of gaining a vantage point over Banja
of the city, across the river, you can explore the domains Luka and bask in the views of the city taken in the blink of an
of the medival Kastel Fortress, one of Banja Luka’s main eye. Sunset is a particularly good time to take the 30 minute
historical attractions. hike it takes to get to the top, via tree-lined paths. Always a
If you walk into one of the main tourist offices along the high hit with the natives, even during winter when the snow adds
street, be sure to ask about day trips and activites. If you’re that something extra to the scene.Q T6BK
up for any of the following thrills such as rafting, kayaking,
diving, canyoning, hiking and trekking, climbing, mountaineer- Park Mladen Stojanović A-4, Dr Mladena Stojanovića
ing, parachuting or paragliding which are a great way to enjoy bb. Named after a doctor and World War II national hero,
yourself amongst the breathtaking nature. this is the largest park in the downtown area of Banja Luka
If you have a pair of wheels, you can follow signs out of and consists of plenty to keep the locals busy, including a
the city towards Jajce in which 4km down the road you will number of tennis courts, a cafe and a restaurant. It is also
see a sign for the Krupa Monastery and waterfalls ‘Krupa large enough to host special events in the city, such as when
Na Vrbasu’. the police invited all the schoolchildren along to sample their
Finally, if you fancy a bit of a hike, ask for directions towards equipment and work in order to break down barriers between
Banj Brdo hill. Once you get to the top, there is a World War II citizens and officers.Q TJULBKX
memorial and a fantastic view of the city. This also makes a
great place for a picnic and a barbeque on a sunny day. Park Petar Kočić D-1, . The most central park in town,
it is named after a turn-of-the-century Serbian poet and
Buildings writer who was born close to Banja Luka and whose statue
is one of the main features of the space. Lots of young
Music Pavillion D-1, Park Petar Kocic. A glass building people and families throng to the place to take the weight of
situated within the domains of Banja Luka’s central park their feet, before either catching the bus home or carrying
“Petar Kocic”. The music pavilion not only pays host to excep- on with their shopping or nocturnal frolics. A glass-walled
tional concerts, shows and exhibitions but it is also frequently building has also recently been built in the park, which will
used for educational purposes such as special workshops be used to hold various cultural and musical events.Q
and lectures. The facility also provides a space for business TJH6UEBX
conferences and regular tournaments such as chess. A cafe
is located on the bottom floor with a view of the whole park, Water Mills and Cascades of the Krupa . Charm-
its flowers, fountains and a busy main square. ing old water mills stand and watch almost as locals and
tourists alike whip up surf with their high-speed rafting and
National and University Library Of the Republic of canoeing along the rapids of the Krupa river. Nearby, however,
Srpska D-2, Jevrejska 30, tel. 051 215 894/051 215 anglers quietly cast their rods to see if they can catch a
822, fax 051 217 040, nubrs@urc.bl.ac.yu, www.nubrs. prize carp or trout, while walkers also use the area for more
rs.ba. The modern library is a mixture of a computer center sedate purposes. But all three sports are taken deadly seri-
and a temple of culture. ously on occasion, with international competitions a growing
phenomenon.Q T6LB

32 What to see
Monuments & Archaeological Sites Churches
Kastel Fortress E-1, E-2, . Perhaps Banja Luka’s most Krupa Monastery Krupa na Vrbasu. The monastery is
striking structure with its high walls and towers, though it thought to have been built at the end of the 13th century
could do with some renovation work. But passing through by King Milutin and can be found some 20 kilometers south
the archway you are greeted with a wonderfully serene view of Banja Luka, near the Krupa River. Constructed over a
of the Vrbas, along whose grassy banks locals idle away and necropolis, archaeological digs have also found evidence of
read in bliss. Built by the Romans and then fortified again by an ancient basilica on the site, which can be dated back to
the Ottomans, the fortress often hosts outdoor concerts but the emergence of Christianity. However, the monastery has
it is as a peaceful retreat from the bustle outside that gives suffered major damage over the centuries thanks to the wars
it its real charm.Q JALGBKX that have afflicted the region. During the Austro-Hungarian
empire’s conflict with its Ottoman counterpart at the end
Theatres of the 17th century it was attacked several times and was
eventually rebuilt in the 19th century due to the assistance
Childrens Theatre of the Republic of Srpska D-2, of the Sarajevan Archbishop Savo Kosanovic and others.
Đure Daničića 1, tel. 051 215 991/051 232 830, fax Unfortunately, it was again burnt down during World War One
051 232 832, puppettheatrers@blic.net, www.djeci- and only restored in the 1960s. It has recently benefited from
jepozoristers.rs.ba. Established in 1955, the theater has restoration work and now stands resplendent in a beautiful
played host to more than 300 plays with three million people natural setting, with the river flowing past nearby.Q TG
paying to come and see them. The theater has also traveled
to participate at a number of international festivals, including Orthodox temple of Jesus the Savior C-2, Kralja
in other countries of the former Yugoslavia, Italy, Poland, and Petra I Karađorđevića. The compact and brightly-coloured
Bulgaria, as well as in and around the Republika Srpska.Q church right in the centre of town would probably compete
PTJHULEG with the Kastel as the city’s most eye-catching landmark of it
wasn’t for the scaffolding surrounding it at the moment.
National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska C-2, The church was the pride of Banja Luka after it was built
Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 102, tel. 051 317 996/051 between 1925 and 1929 but was blown up by the Croatian
317 799, fax 051 314 001, nprs@teol.net, www.np.rs. ‘Ustashi’ puppet government of the Nazis in 1941 during their
ba. National Theatre of the Republic of Srpska was founded in brutal occupation.After the war a new church in the same
1930 in Banja Luka as the “The National Theatre of Vrbaska style was constructed but smaller and away from the city
Banovina” and since than it has been the carrier of develop- centre. But now it is being rebuilt in its original spot and will
ment of drama art in the town, as well as in the whole region. soon take pride of place in the hearts and minds of the locals
The Theatres projects have hosted many directors from once more.Q JUG
Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, local and foreign artists, actors, sing-
ers, scenographers, costume designers and composers.Q
PTJUG Museums
Museum of Contemporary Art C-1, Trg srpskih junaka
2, tel. 051 215 364, galrs@inecco.net. Despite the name,
the museum is actually located in a historical setting, that of
an old railway station that was converted for its new purposes
in 1980. A reminder of its former use comes in the form of a
picture of a train painted on the walls outside.
The gallery displays the largest collection of 20th century
art in the whole of Republika Srpska and this is divided into
exhibits of painting, graphic design, drawing, sculpture and
new media art.
Yet the museum has also become a showpiece for 21st
century work as well, with some fascinating exhibits, such
as the recent ‘Euroblic’ - a photojournalistic collection taken
from the work of four local photographers - gaining pride of
place. Much of this focused on everyday life in Republic of
Srpska as well as its modern politics, with bleak hospital
wards and demonstrations among the subjects. This latter
included a quite remarkable shot of a large group of uniformed
police gathered together. Nothing surprising to see this at a
rally, of course, but in this instance the officers are actually
the protestors. One of the key roles of the museum is to
keep a close eye on the burgeoning talent in the region and
it is clearly one it is performing well.QOpen 08:00 - 22:00.
PTJUL
 Banjaluka
telephone code is +387 51

What to see 33
Museum of the Republic of Srpska D-2, Đure Dučića

1, tel. 051 215 973/051 215 984, fax 051 215 986,
muzejrs@inecco.net. Built in 1930 and the inspiration of
civic leader Ban Milosavljevic, whose aim was to collect and
conserve a large number of highly valuable artifacts that
had been found in the city’s vicinity, the museum contains
an impressive range of archaeological, ethnographic and
historical works.
The museum quickly became influential throughout the
Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which Banja Luka was part of until
the Nazi occupation of World War II. The efforts of its first
director, painter Spiro Bocaric, led to the ‘Museum of Vrbaska
Banovina’, as it was then called, becoming an important
cultural-historic institution, which held numerous exhibitions
from all over the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Its organization also
began to take dynamic shape during this time, with a collection
of prehistoric and historic coins and other forms of currency
being installed, as well as a geological and paleontological
exhibit. Added to these were also a tourist office, an archive
and a museum library. The museum also published its first
guide in four languages in 1938 but three years later it was
to face the most tragic part of its history, when the Nazis
and their Croatian puppet government ruled the city. Bocaric
was himself brutally murdered and many of the artifacts were
stolen, with the Fascist governors determined to turn the
museum into a place glorifying their own highly questionable
heritage.After liberation in 1945, the museum underwent
further reorganization, employing new curators, historian,
ethnologists and other specialists to mark a more stable
period in its history, though it has moved premises seven
times since then to the present day.With the disintegration
of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the museum was eventually
given its current name has become a ‘state’ institution for
the enclave Republika Srpska. It is currently located in the
‘The House of Solidarity’ (Dom Solidarnosti) building that
was built after the great earthquake that hit Banja Luka in
1969. It now consists of six sections: the archaeological,
historical, contemporary art, ethnological, naturalist and
the library.QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sat 08:00 - 19:00, Sun
17:00 - 20:00. PTJULG

34 Getting around
Taxis
Taxis are readily available and cheap, although do check if
the meter is turned on or agree on a price before you set
off on your journey.
Taxi Numbers:
Patrol Taxi - 1533

Bel Taxi - 1550
Euro Taxi - 1555
Banjalucki Taxi - 1544
Maxi Taxi - 1551
A Taxi - 1500
Mobil Taxi - 1566
Car Rental
Ambassador C-3, Aleja Svetog Save bb, lok.3, tel./fax
051 218 339, tel. 065 333 222, www.RentaCarAmbas-
sador.com. Located by the Hypo Adria Bank. QOpen 00:00
- 24:00. Prices range from 65KM per day for a small Renault
Clio, Chevrolet Lacetti or a Fiat 500 up to 160KM per day
for a Ford Mondeo.
Rent-a-car Omega C-1, Vidovdanska 57, tel. 051 213

355, omega@blic.net. Cars and minibus rental. Drivers ser-
vice in Banjaluka and Bosnia and Herzegovina, airport transfer,
credit car payment QOpen 08:00 - 15:00. A
The bus and train stations in Banja Luka are situated just Budget A-1, Krajiških brigada 233/065 549 560, fax
a stone’s throw away from one another but both occupy 051 309 104, budgetbl@budget.ba, www.budget.ba.
an island of territory some way from the city centre, which Chauffeur services, Banjaluka-Airport transfer, on-line book-
is rather unusual. However, there are plenty of buses and ing, credit card payment. Business-class, executives class,
taxis to get you to and from whichever one you are using. minibuses, limousines. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat,
Make sure you have enough cash on you whether departing Sun. A
or arriving as neither station has a cash machine to speak
of - another quirky characteristic - and you can’t buy tickets Cooper šped H-1, Knjaza Miloša 85, tel. 051-371-
with cards. I once had to get a taxi back into town when I 497/051-371-512, fax 051-371-956, coopersped@blic.
turned up cashless late at night just to get some money out net, www.coopersped.com. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00.
before returning. That aside, there are quite a few places to
sit and eat and drink in the vicinity - even till the early hours Rover Rent a Car C-3, C-4, Aleja Svetog Save bb,
- which is a big plus, though don’t expect luxury. lok.20a, tel. 051 224 700/065 455 452, fax 051 224
701, office@rentacar-rover.com, www.rentacar-rover.
com. Available 24 hr a day, cars rental. Minimal rental period
Airlines -24 hrs QOpen 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed
Austrojet , tel. +43 662 20 30 20, fax +43 662 Sun. A
835403, www.austrojet.at. This small airline company is
based in Salzburg and provides the following routes (Salz-
burg - Stuttgart - Salzburg - Banja Luka - Tivat - Banja Luka Petrol Stations
- Salzburg - Stuttgart - Salzburg). QOpen 08:00 - 18:00. Bukom d.o.o. Ramići bb, tel. 051 393 148/065 513
Closed Sat, Sun. 388, fax 051 392 002, bukom@blic.net. Petrol station, cof-
fee bar, technical review, car wash. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
B&H Airlines Branilaca grada broj 15, tel. 033 218
605/033 550 125, fax 033 550 126, agencija@bhair- Euro Benz d.o.o. Desanke Maksimović bb, tel. 051
lines.ba, www.airbosna.ba. B&H Airlines is an airline based 433 330/065 513 136, fax 051 433 333.
in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina operating scheduled and
charter passenger services. Flag carrier of Bosnia and Herze- Krajinapetrol a.d. H-1, Isaije Mitrovića 11, Knjaza
govina, its main base is Sarajevo International Airport. Miloša 14, Nikole Pašića 53, Ramići bb, tel. 051 220
920, krajinapetrol@blic.net, www.krajinapetrol.com.
YAT Airlines Aerodrom Banjaluka, Mahovljani bb, tel./ Here you can tap Eurodizel fuel, petrol engine MB-98 and
fax 051 535 227, banjalukaTO@jat.com, www.jat.com. unleaded petrol BMB-95. They sell a wide range of items
Jat Airways is the national airline of Serbia and the former and motor oil. A shop is on the premises.QOpen 06:00 -
national carrier of Yugoslavia, based in Belgrade. It operates 23:00. AG
scheduled domestic, regional and international services
to 33 destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Middle Petrol a.d. A-3, Dr Mladena Stojanovića bb, Bulevar
East, as well as charters and wet leases. Its main base srpske vojske 3, Branka Popovića bb, Krajiških brigada
is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. QOpen 09:00 - 15:00. 2, I Krajiškog korpusa 2, Ramići bb, Manjačkih ustanika
Closed Sat, Sun. 36, tel. 051 313 159/051 314 286. QOpen 00:00 -
24:00.

Getting around 35
Nafta Trans G-1, H-1, Ivana Gorana Kovačića bb, tel. Bus schedule
051 371 391.
OMV BH d.o.o A-1, Krajiških brigada 2, tel. 051 232 From

Banjaluka
120, fax 051 232 124, bsbanjaluka1.bih@omv.ba, www.
omv.ba. Petrol Station, shop, coffee bar, car wash, oil and Dep. Arr. City
lubricants. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. 00:00-24:00 petrol and
shop, 07:00-23:00 coffee bar and car wash. 05:00 12:17 NIS
06:00 14:17 BELGRADE
07:30 16:16 NOVI SAD
Train schedule 09:30 18:17 BELGRADE

12:00 20:17 SUBOTICA
From Banjaluka To Banjaluka
Dep. City Dep. 12:00 22:17 LINZ (Wednesday,Sunday )
01:43 DOBOJ 00:29
SARAJEVO/ 13:00 05:56 ZRENJANIN
01:43 PLOCE
02:21 NOVI GRAD 13:15 12:25 ZURICH (Wednesday,Sunday )
02:21 ZAGREB
02:21 DOBRLJIN 15:00 14:18 SUBOTICA
04:07 DOBRLJIN 17:00 17:18 BELGRADE
04:07 NOVI GRAD
04:21 PLOCE 18:00 21:18 HERCEG NOVI
07:20 NOVI GRAD
07:20 DOBRLJIN 20:00 22:14 RIJEKA
13:15 PLOCE
15:29 NOVI GRAD 22:00 05:02 VIENNA
15:29 DOBRLJIN
15:29 ZAGREB 22:00 05:56 KRAGUJEVAC
15:32 PLOCE
22:25 BELGRADE 23:30 04:01 BELGRADE

36 Shopping
Cosmetics
Bozen Cosmetics C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
91, tel. 051 217 851, alge@bozencosmetics.com,
www.bozencosmetics.com. Božen Cosmetics brings the
unrivalled beauty of the sea, its rippling depths and the heal-
ing properties of its miraculous algae in the form of soaps,
body lotions, creams, oils and fragrances. A lovely place to
buy gifts or pamper yourself.QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat
08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. PJAD
CM Cosmetic Market D-1, Jevrejska 2, tel. 051 215

853, cm-cosmetic@tel.net.ba, www.cmbih.com.
Euro Dalia D-2, Veselina Masleše 3, tel. 051 229
780QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
PTJAUG
Martimex D-2, Veselina Masleše 24, tel. 051 212
172. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed
Sun. PTJAG
Vimkop H-1, Ivana Gorana Kovacica 9, tel. 051 320
960/051 320 961, fax 051 355 330, info@vimkop.com,
www.vimkop.com. Hairdressers equipment and accesso-
ries, hair care, cosmetics and beauty products.
Electronics, Computers & Gadgets

ALF-OM A-3, Dr. Mladena Stojanovića 43-45, tel./
fax 051 300 113, tel. 051 301 248, info@alf-om.com,
www.alf-om.com.
Biscom D-2, Veselina Masleše 16, tel./fax 051 218

Lately, new shopping centres have sprung up about town 856, biscom3@teol.net, www.biscomm.net. Biscom
and in the suburbs. If it’s high street shopping you’re after, sells a variety of computers and laptops, alongside all other
you will find little in terms of choice other than a Springfield, equipement and gadets you might need while on your busi-
Mango and Terranova in the main shopping street. It’s prob- ness trip in Banja Luka. It also offers servicing and repairs
ably good to have a peek in some small family-run boutiques, in case of emergency breakdown. It’s sister shop is located
where you can usually find someting special. at I. F. JUKIĆA 7.
If you will be cooking during your stay, it’s best to head down
to the fruit and vegetable market in the centre of town. Here Canon Shop D-2, Jevrejska 1, tel. 051 228 200/065
you will find the freshest stock, dairy products, meat and fish 650 559, fax 051 228 201, ccs@blic.net. Photography,
brought from the surrounding villages. cameras and video recorders.
The supermarkets also offer a good choice of food and they
are widely available. Infocom C-3, Vase Pelagica 21, tel./fax 051 229 400,
office@infocom.ba, www.infocom.ba. This place sells
Art & Antiques computers and laptops for induviduals and offices, amongst
all other bits and bobs. They also provide servicing and
Galerija Grad C-2, Bana Milosavljevića 8, tel. 051 repairs. Q A
380 589.
Galerija Kević C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, Aleja svetog Save
44, tel. 051 215 931. Fashion
Galerija likovnih umjetnosti RS C-1, Trg srpskih Carapko Veselina Maslese. Perfectly located in the
junaka 2, tel. 051 215 364. centre of the pedestrian high street, Carapko or similarly
Umjetnički atelje Pavić F-4, Braće Mažar 52, tel. translated as ‘The Sock Man’ is a perfect spot to stock up
051 212 336. on accessories, shoes, lingerie, hats, bags, socks, stockings
and so forth. More often then not, there is always something
Bookshops special to pick up here in this pleasant, little establishment.
Q PJAG
Cambridge Centre Bookshop C-1, Trg srpskih junaka
4, tel. 051 221 731/051 221 731, bookshop@inecco. Mango Veselina Maslese bb. Same old story as the
net, www.cambridgecentar.org. Although, mostly aimed Mango you’ve got back home. This clothes store for women
for students studying a foreign language you can also come is of high-quality and chic style. If you need to pick up any
and buy literature and magazines in English, Italian and clothes for business, banquets or a date, Mango surely won’t
German. dissappoint. Q PJAG
Knjižara Kultura D-1, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 83,
tel. 051 215 571. An excellent bookshop situated in the
city centre, which also acts like a stationary shop where you Flowers
can find accessories for your office. DMK-Danojević d.o.o. Zmaja Ognjenog Vuka 211,
Litera D-1, Jevrejska bb, tel. 051 218 577. QOpen 09:00 tel. 051 379 999/065 524 452, fax 051 370 929,
- 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. PTJNG dmk@teol.net.

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Tamaris Company d.o.o. Jovana Raškovića 16, tel. 314 460, ks.prodaja@jacimovic.com, www.jacimovic.
051 218 200/065 510 168, fax 051 216 457, info@ com. A modern sports store offering a broad assortment of
tamariscompany.com, www.tamariscompany.com. Adidas clothes, sport accessories and gear alongside other
well known brands.
Gifts & Souvenirs Maxi G-1, Ivana Gorana Kovačića bb, tel. 051 312 500.
Duga’s Workshop & Ethno Gallery D-2, Srpska QOpen 07:30 - 21:00, Sun 07:30 - 16:00. PTAUL�
14, tel. 051 315 882/051 312 208, fax 051 307 866, GKXS
duga@blic.net, w w w.workshopduga.rs.ba. Duga’s
workshop and shop sells everything traditional and exclu-
sive hand-made clothes and souvenirs from the region of Supermarkets
Republika Srpska. Take a look at the selection of hand knitted C Market D-1, Trg Krajine 2, tel. 051 211 034, fax 051
clothes, table clothes, pillows, slippers and dolls. This is the 217 369. Right in the centre of town, inside the ‘Boska’ build-
perfect place to pick up some gifts and souvenirs for your ing this supermarket offers a range of food supplies including
family and friends back home. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat a butchers, fishmonger, dairy counter, bakers, fruit and veg-
09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun. TJLG etables stall, cosmetics and household appliances.
Dragstor Sindi D-3, Srpska bb, tel. 051 304 174/051

Jewellery 458 008. A small (and a little pricey) shopping centre where
Astina D-3, Ugao Vase Pelagica i Bana Lazarevica, tel. you can pick up some basics at any time of day and night.
066 617 722/051 217 556, astina2006@gmail.com. A Alcohol is only sold up to 10pm daily. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
sassy, unique and hip jewellers selling a range of quality ac- JAG
cessories made from natural materials carefully handpicked
from Latin America and Asia. The jewellery is crafted from Hypermarket Interex Branka Popovića 41, tel. 051
rare pink pearls, silver, semi precious stones and huayruro 321 240, webmaster@interex.ba, www.interex.ba.
seeds from the amazon (a bright red seed, similar to a small Along the main road out of Banja Luka towards Zaluzani, the
bean) which are perfect for birthday and wedding gifts.They hypermarket Interex sells a wide range of items such as food,
operate on a fair trade principal.QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat beverages, hygiene, technology, fruit and vegetables, meat,
10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. PJAG and frozen products. The cheapest food store in Banja Luka.
Q PAULGX
Goldsmiths Halić D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
22, tel. 051 203 353. Mercator C-4, C-5, Aleja Svetog Save bb, tel. 033 286
130/033 286 130, fax 033 711 610, mensud.lagumdzi-
Malbasic D-1, Veselina Maslese 17, tel. 051 229 ja@mercator.ba, www.mercator.ba. Yet to be opened later
616/051 228 591, fax 051 228 596, milena.vuletic@ this year in Banjaluka, Mercator is a new hypermarket from
malbasic.biz, www.malbasic.biz. A large selection of Slovenia which will feature a large supermarket and 40 shops
jewellery, accessories and watches are available here from and boutiques selling everything from cosmetics, clothes and
designer labels. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 16:00. office and home furniture. Q PTAULGKX
Closed Sun. PTJA
Tempo H-1, Ivana Gorana Kovačića bb, www.tempo-
centar.com. The biggest supermarket in town offers do-
Markets mestic and foreign foods, clothes, cosmetics and domestic
Pijaca Market D-1, Relje Krilatice bb. For the freshest of appliances.
fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products and for a cheaper
price have a little snoop here. Q Open 08:00 - 15:00.
TJULNKX Wines & Spirits
Nektar Brewery Slatinska 8, tel. 051 334 100, info@
blpivara.com, www.banjaluckapivara.com. Banjaluka’s
Music Brewery’s long tradition of producing beer dates to 1873.
Artist d.o.o G-1, Ivana Gorana Kovačića 203a, tel. 051
370 627, fax 051 371 977, info@artist.ba, www.artist. Take a peek into the wonderful world of beer-making, where
ba. Pro audio equipment and musical instruments. QOpen all the different ingredients and processes can be revealed.
09:00 - 17:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. After which, you can have a pint of the freshest and tastiest
beer from the city.
Shopping Malls Wonderland C-2, Bana Lazarevica 22, tel. 065 922 954,
Damjan D-1, Veselina Masleše 4, tel. 051 211 152, nenadm@frutela.net, www.frutela.net. This place offers
fashioncenterdamjan@blic.net. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, the finest of wines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,
Sat 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. PTJAUG cigars and chocolates
Department Store Boska D-1, Trg Krajine 2, tel.

051 308 803.
Juventa Sport F-3, Karađorđeva 83, tel. 051 212 904,

info@jacimovic.com, www.jacimovic.com. The largest
shopping center dedicated to both wholesale and retail of
sports equipment, arms and hunting equipment located in
the district of Laus.
Kuca Sports D-2, Srpska 20, tel. 051 306 446/051

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Whatever you may need at any given time, or in case of UniCredit Zagrebačka banka d.d. B-3, Nikole Pašića
emergencies or any other matter you can find all addresses 38-40, Petra Kočića bb, tel. 051 319 053/051 300 945,
and numbers within our practical Directory. info@unicreditgroup.ba, www.unizaba.ba.
Volksbank AD D-1, Jevrejska bb, tel. 051 241 100,

Banks fax 051 241 133, volksbank-broker@volksbank-bl.ba,
Balkan Investment Bank AD C-2, Bana Milosavljevića www.volksbank-bl.ba. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Sat 08:30
8, Branka Popovića bb, tel. 051 245 121, fax 051 245 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
122, contact@bib.ba, www.bib.ba. Balkan Investment
Bank AD Banja Luka - one of the first commercial banks in the Western Union D-1, Trg Krajine 2, RK Boska, tel. 051
Balkan region created on the foundation of foreign capital. 220 800/080 020 404, www.transfernovac.ba. Other
Balkan Investment Bank AD Banja Luka is a modern, dynami- hot spots from Western Union money transfer:
cally developing bank. For the convenience of our clients we Aleja Svetog Save 13, Tel: 051 336 513
plan to open branches not only in other cities of the Republic Kralja P. I Karadordevica 109, Tel: 051 223 823
of Srpska, but also in other states of the former Yugoslavia. Cara Lazara 21, Tel: 051 432 934
Well-developed partnership ties with European, Russian, I.F. Jukica 9, Tel: 051 244 916
and American colleagues allow us to offer our clients a full
package of services in the Balkan and international markets Zepter Komerc banka a.d. D-1, Jevrejska bb, tel. 051
which comply with their requirements and needs. QOpen 241 100, www.zepterkomercbanka.com.
08:00 - 19:30, Sat 09:00 - 16:30. Closed Sun.
Hypo Alpe Adria Bank C-4, Aleja Svetog Save 13, Business Services
Ivana Frane Jukića 9, tel. 051 336 513, fax 051 336 Aquarius Advertising d.o.o. Isidore Sekulić 22, tel.
516, bank.bl.bih@hypo-alpe-adria.rs.ba, www.hypo- 051 220 760/051 220 750, fax 051 220 751, office@
alpe-adria.rs.ba. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. aquariusogilvy.com, www.aquariusogilvy.com.
Closed Sun.
Medya Centar Marketing Agency F-3, Jovana
Komercijalna Bank AD D-1, Veselina Masleše 6, tel. Dučića 41, tel. 051 326 481/051 326 480, office@
051 244 728, fax 051 244 720, office@kombank-bl.com, medyacentar.com, www.medyacentar.com. One of the
www.kombank-bl.com. Komercijalna banka a.d. Banja Luka leading marketing agency based in Banja Luka.
was founded as a universal bank for performance of its activi-
ties in accordance with the Law on banks of Republika Srpska. Menadžer Ko. D-2, Kralja Alfonsa XIII 49a, tel. 051 333
Komercijalna banka a.d. Banja Luka focuses its business to 500, fax 051 333 533, direkcija@menadzer.com, www.
providing quality and efficient banking service directed equally menadzer.com. The company has a clear development vi-
to business banking and retail banking. The bank provides sion, doing business profitably with continuously growth. Its
services of domestic and international payment operations, strategic development is focused on continuous investment
exchange businesss, reception of cash deposits and other and monitoring new technology in particular telecommunica-
cash assets, issuing of guarantees, letters of credit and other tions, printed media and WEB, which enables faster, more
types of surety, issuing and management of payment assets, efficient and cheaper admission, data processing and data
loans to legal entities and private individuals. delivery. Our main activity is admission, data processing and
Bank is included into SWIFT (the biggest world network for commercial placement of various information, for both legal
financial transactions), and thus it is able to execute all instru- and private parties. VAS SMS and Premium rate services are
ments of payment operations with abroad. Potential clients new steps in our development.
can expect that Komercijalna banka a.d. Banja Luka, whose
moto shall be “ It is easier with us“, to provide the most quality Partner Marketing Consulting Agency A-2, Dragise
banking service and easier implementation of their business Vasica 1a, tel. 051 318 839, fax 051 318 853, part-
or individual goals. In other words to make their lives easier, ner@inecco.net, www.pmca.ba. PARTNER Marketing
and prettier as well. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Consulting Agency, Banja Luka is a full-service research
agency, qualified and experienced in both qualitative and
NLB Ra zvojna banka a.d. D-1, Kralja Petra I quantitative studies. Its expertise includes determination
Karađorđevića 85a, Milana Tepića 4, tel. 051 242 of research goals (in cooperation with the Client), question-
107, fax 051 242 192, rb@razvojnabanka.com, www. naire design and guide developing, sample design, briefing
razvojnabanka.com/. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. of all involved staff, fieldwork, data collection, data coding
and entry, data processing, advanced statistical analyses,
Nova banka a.d. D-1, Veselina Masleše 1/III, tel. 055 repor ting, presenting of results, providing continuous
230 300, fax 055 201 410, office@novabanka.com, research plans and strategic backup for planned actions,
www.novabanka.com. as well as evaluation of achievements, communication with
general public and professional bodies. Partner’s professional
Pro Credit Bank D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića experience encompasses more than 150 research projects
91, tel. 051 229 340, fax 051 229 373, info@procred- in domains of social sector, market research (both consumer
itbank.ba, www.procreditbank.ba. ProCredit Bank d.d. and retail), media studies, politics, economics, advertising,
is a commercial bank offering full range of banking services government institutions, business environment, information
(for companies, organizations, and retail clients) at favor- technology, etc.
able terms. We are focused on providing full client service.
Our shareholders are committed to a long term support to Translating Agency Oxford Centre D-3, Nikole Pašića
our Bank. 9, tel. 051 308 150/065 925 935, fax 051 301 550,
info@oxford-centre.com, www.oxford-centre.com. Ox-
Raiffeisen Bank d.d D-2, Jevrejska bb, Vase Pelagića ford Translation a translation agency - is located in Banjaluka,
10, tel. 051 211 981/051 321 120, www.raiffeisen- BiH, but collaborates with professionals and delivers services
bank.ba. worldwide. The scope of services encompass full translation

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and interpretation services, rendered at various seminars, French Consulate A-4, Dr. Mladena Stojanovića 1, tel.
symposiums, congresses and workshops. 051 303 925, fax 051 303 928.
German Consulate A-3, Dr. Mladena Stojanovića 1, tel.
Translation Agency “Gama Prevodi” C-3, B-3, 051 303 925, fax 051 303 928, www.botschaftbh.de.
Gundulićeva 78/18, tel./fax 051 304 602, info@ Serbian Consulate Vuka Karadžića 6, tel. 051 227
gamaprevodi.com, www.gamaprevodi.com. Provides 060, fax 051 227 040.
translation and interpreting services. The United States of America Consulate F-3, Jovana
Dučića 5, tel. 051 211 500, fax 051 211 775.
Translators Vladike Varnave Nastića 77, tel. 051
312 601.
Foreign Institutes
British Council MESP Centre Banjaluka Kasarna Ko-
Communications zara Kraljice Marije bb, mesp.banjaluka@britishcouncil.
Eronet HT , tel. 039 663 300, korisnicka.sluzba@ ba, www.britishcouncil.org. The British Council is the
htmobilne.ba, www.eronet.ba. United Kingdom’s international organisation for educa-
Mobi’s A-3, M. Stojanovića 4, tel. 051 330 100. Mobile tional opportunities and cultural relations.
network provider. In Bosnia and Herzegovina we are working to meet the
Telekom Srpske a.d. C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića aspirations of young Bosnians by creating opportunities in
93, tel. 051 240 250, fax 051 217 995, marketing.dir@ education, English language learning and cultural exchange.
mtel.ba, www.telekomsrpske.com. We work with our partners, both Bosnian and British, to
showcase British excellence, innovation and creativity. We are
Dry Cleaners a major channel for the UK’s public diplomacy in Bosnia and
Herzegovina - putting Bosnian people in touch with people in
Hemijska čistionica A-3, Dr. Mladena Stojanovića the UK. We work for the benefit of the individual and for the
bb. mutual benefit of Britain and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Hemijska čistionica AD-1 s.z.r. F-3, M. Popovića bb,
tel. 051 303 412. Croatian Cultural Centre D-1, Kralja Petra I
Hemijska čistionica Jaćimović D-2, C-3, Vase Karađorđevića 87, tel. 051 219 329, hkc-banjaluka@
Pelagića 34, tel. 051 301 738. blic.net, www.hkc.hr.
Institut Francais en Bosnie-Herzegovine F-4,

Education Simeuna Đaka 6, tel. 051 219 238, fax 051 214 079,
Academy of Arts D-4, D-5, S. Kovačevića bb, tel. 051 ccf.bl@teol.net, http://fr.groups.yahoo.com/group/
316 292, www.aubl.org. ccf-banjaluka/. The French Institute provide information
Cambridge Centre School of English D-1, C-2, Kralja on French culture though a variety of projects: evening film
Petra I Karađorđevića 103, tel. 051 221 730, fax 051 screenings, concerts, art exhibitions, language lessons for
221 731, ccbl@inecco.net. children and adults, French literature lectures, cooking classes
College of Modern Management B-2, A-3, I krajiškog and much more. QOpen 09:00 - 13:00 / 18:00 - 21:00.
kropusa bb, tel. 051 322 852, fax 051 322 851, mmcol- Closed Sat, Sun.
lege@teol.net, www.mmcollege.edu.ba.
Dialogos Language Centre C-2, Aleja Sv. Save 7a,
Vase Pelagića 58, tel. 051 321 220/051 321 222, Hair & Beauty
info@dialogoscentar.com, www.dialogoscentar.com. Barbers Studio Relax F-3, Sime Matavulja 6, tel. 051
QOpen 09:00 - 13:00 / 16:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. 216 255. Hairdressers for men only with studios around the
Closed Sun. city: Petra I Karađorđevića 86 Phone:051 211 354
Language Studio Byblos D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Bana Milosavljevića 36 Phone:051 313 948
Karađorđevića 119, tel. 051 215 012/065 988 808, Dr. Mladena Stojanovića 11 Phone:051 345 141
fax 051 357 475, info@studio-byblos.com, www.studio- Hair & Cosmetic Studio Solace D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra
byblos.com. Centre for Foreign Languages: english, german, I Karađorđevića 98, tel. 065 472 614.
italian, spanish, herbew, russian, greek , arab, chinese and Hairdressers Salon Đurić C-2, Bana Milosavljevića
japanese. 16, tel. 051 212 514.
Music School “Vlado Milošević” F-3, Jovana Dučića Hairdressers Salon Mira s.z.r. C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5,
23, tel. 051 214 786, www.muzicka-skola.org. Aleja svetog Save 46, tel. 051 217 215.
Studio Lingua School of German D-1, C-2, Ulica Hairdressers Salon Relax D-1, Milana Tepića bb, tel.
Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića 103, tel. 065 760 760, fax 051 216 624. Also studios of the same name: Jevrejska 6
051 213 061, info@studio-lingua.com, www.studio- Phone:051 315 534
lingua.com. Sime Matavulja 6 Phone:051 216 255
University of Banja Luka C-5, Bulevar vojvode Petra Hemel Beauty Centre D-1, Jevrejska 1, tel. 051 227
Bojovića 1A, tel. 051 321 171, fax 051 315 694, uni-bl@ 555, info@hbcbl.com, www.hemelco.com.
blic.net, www.unibl.org. Montana-Dermatolaser studio D-1, Milana Tepića
6, tel. 051 226 020/065 587 492, fax 051 226 021,
montana-dermatolaser@blic.net. Laser treatments,
Embassies & Consulates dermatologist.
Austrian Consulate F-3, Jovana Dučića 52, tel. 051
311 144.
British Embassy F-4, Simeuna Đaka 8, tel./fax 051
212 395, beo-bl@inecco.net, www.britishembassy.
gov.uk. www.inyourpocket.com
Croatian General Consulate H-3, Milana Kranovića
1, tel. 051 305 100, fax 051 304 000.

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Ministries - 24:00. Emergency services 24 hours.
Eye Doctor / Optician Dr. Bjelic B-2, Prvog Kra-
Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management B-3, jiskog korpusa 60, tel. 051 306 955/051 306 100.
Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 338 415, Eye doctor and opticians for all emergencies, operations
mps@mps.vladars.net, www.vladars.net. and eye tests.
Defence B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, Fizio Medik (Physiotheraphy) N. Tesle 1, tel. 051 230
tel. 051 311 858, www.vladars.net. 700/065 417 139, fax 051 281 394. Physiotherapists.
Economic Relations B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Ultra sound, check ups, therapies, massages, chinese
Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 339 324, meoi@meoi.vladars. therapies, thermo therapies, laser therapies, anti-cellulite
net, www.vladars.net. programmes. QOpen 08:00 - 13:00 / 17:00 - 20:00.
Economy, Energy and Development B-3, Trg Repub- Gynecology Surgery Jelena F-3, Jovana Dučića 47,
like Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 339 581, mper@ tel. 051 324 310, fax 051 302 669, milicm@pttrs.net,
mper.vladars.net, www.vladars.net. www.jelenamedico.com.
Education and Culture B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Childrens Home Rada Vranješević F-4, Filipa Macure
Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 338 461, mp@mp.vladars.net, 25, tel. 051 461 928.
www.vladars.net. Intermedik d.o.o. F-4, Braće Mažar i Majke Marije 3,
Environment, Construction and Spatial Planning Karađorđeva 49, tel. 051 216 711/051 213 404, inter-
B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 339 medik@blic.net. Doctor’s surgery and chemists.
592, mgr@mgr.vladars.net, www.vladars.net. Ortooptic d.o.o. D-1, Veselina Masleše 3, tel. 051
Finance B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, 213 097/065 544 545, fax 051 213 099, beloptic@
tel. 051 339 155/051 331 350, mf@mf.vladars.net, blic.net. Opticians.
www.vladars.net. Pharmacy Apoteka Hypericum F-3, Karađorđeva 29,
Foreign Affairs B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada tel. 051 311 755.
Vlade, tel. 051 338 642, mirl@mirl.vladars.net, www. Pharmacy Apoteka Omega Medika D-2, C-3, Vase
vladars.net. Pelagića 6, tel. 051 312 140.
Health and Social Welfare B-3, Trg Republike Srpske Pharmacy Moje Apoteke D-2, Veselina Maslese bb.
1, Zgrada Vlade, 7th Floor, tel. 051 339 486, fax 051 Pharmacy Palas D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
339 665, mszs@mszs.vladars.net, www.pcuhealth.org, 60, tel. 051-222-860. QOpen 07:30 - 16:00, Sat 08:00
www.vladars.net. - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Interior B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. Polyclinic “Nova Medicina” F-3, Zdravka Korde 3, tel.
051 338 478, mup@mup.vladars.net, www.vladars. 051 217-171, fax 051 215 384. QOpen 10:00 - 12:00
net. / 15:00 - 18:00.
Justice B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, Psiholosko Savjetovaliste (Psychology) D-1, C-2,
tel. 051 339 535/051 331 582, mpr@mpr.vladars.net, Kralja Petra i Karadorcevica 113-115, tel. 051 347 431.
www.vladars.net. Counsellors and psychologists for all related depression,
Labour, Family and Social Affairs B-3, Trg Republike stress and social problem illnesses. QOpen 17:00 - 20:00.
Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 338 602/051 338 332, Closed Sat, Sun.
mpb@mpb.vladars.net, www.vladars.net.
Public Administration B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1,
Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 339 545, muls@muls.vladars. Hospitals
net, www.vladars.net. Clinical Centre / Paprikovac Hospital F-2, 12 beba
Science and Technology B-3, Trg Republike Srpske bb, tel. 051 342 100/051 348 150, fax 051 310 530,
1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. 051 338 731, mnk@mnk.vladars. info@kc-bl.com, www.kc-bl.com. The main hospital in
net, www.vladars.net. Banja Luka contains a maternity ward, a children’s ward,
Trade and Tourism B-3, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada and clinics for all illnesses and diseases. There is also an
Vlade, tel. 051 338 769, mtt@mtt.vladars.net, www. emergency service. Q TULGK
vladars.net. Hitna Pomoc (Emergency Help Hospital) F-3, Sime
Transport Trg Republike Srpske 1, Zgrada Vlade, tel. Matavulja bb. Q ULG
051 339 603, msv@msv.vladars.net, www.vladars.
net.
Insurance Companies
BOBAR Insurance D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
Health 103, tel. 052 215 770, office@bobar.com, www.bobar.
Acupuncturist Dr. Botao B-2, Pave Radana 15, tel. com. The basic businesses are: insurance, banking, engi-
051 317 534. Acupuncture. neering, trading, tourism, trading with oil, car vehicle inspec-
Centre for the Rehabilitation of hearing and tion, international transportation, agricultural business,
speech Jovana Raškovića 28a, tel. 051 214 491. graphic industry, mass media, etc.
Deamedica Health Centre B-2, Pave Radana 57, tel. Bosne Sunce Insurance B-2, I Krajiškog Korpusa bb,
051 309 221, fax 051 309 222, deamedica@blic.net. tel. 051 344 650/051 344 656, fax 051 344 663, www.
Orientation: surgical, internal, gynecology, cardiac, bosna-sunce.ba.
pediatric, skin, orthopedic, urology, psychiatric and neuro- Grawe Insurance D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
logical. 109/2, tel. 051 222 960, fax 051 222 951, office.
Ultrasound Section and laboratory. banjaluka@grawe.at, www.grawe.rs.ba.
Dental Studio Kostadinović C-1, Vidovdanska bb, Kosig Dunav Insurance D-2, Veselina Masleše 28, tel.
tel./fax 051 213 312, tel. 065 528 403, kostadinovic@ 051 246 100/051 246 101, fax 051 211 686, kosigdu-
blic.net. nav@inecco.net, www.kosigdunav.com.
Dental Surgery D-2, D-3, Srpska 101, tel./fax 051 314 Krajina Kopaonik Insurance A-3, M. Stojanovića
860, tel. 065 687 987, megora@inecco.net. 111, tel. 051 306 078. Second Office: Kralja Petra I
Dental Surgery Dr. Milan Vujnović Mileševska 33, Karađorđevića 103 Phone:051 215 262
tel./fax 051 469 884, tel. 065 922 511. QOpen 00:00

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Media Features latest news, sport, entertainment and a mixture

of modern music.
Alternative Television C-3, Gunduliceva 33, tel. 051 Tune in on 88.4 MHz Banja Luka.
348 248/051 320 720, fax 051 320 721, atv@inecco. Novi Reporter F-4, Duška Koščice 49, tel. 051 229
net, www.atvbl.com. 922, fax 051 324 611, rep@inecco.net, www.novire-
BIG Radio , tel. 051 212 700, marketing@bigradiobl. porter.com. A magazine focusing on economy, politics,
com, www.bigradiobl.com. Focuses on news stories, sport culture and sport.
and music programming. Pink Television C-2, Kralja Petra I Karadordevica 103,
Foto Klik s.z.r. A-3, M. Stojanovića 95, tel. 051 317 tel. 051 217 898/051 217 900, fax 051 217 899, www.
624. Photographers. rtvpink.com. Pink BH is a leading television broadcasting
Glas Srpske Newspaper F-4, Skendera Kulenovića bb, company in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) that delivers high-
www.glassrpske.com. quality entertainment, news and informational programming
Halo oglasi - Mas Media d.o.o. D-2, C-3, Vase to the viewing audience. Although a relatively new entrant,
Pelagića 19, tel. 051 222 222/065 445 544, fax 051 Pink BH has nonetheless quickly become a competitive force
222 220, priprema@halo-oglasi.com, www.halo-oglasi. driving and shaping the commercial television market.
com. Halo Oglasi consists of the publication of free small ads Radio Television Republika Srpska B-3, Olimpijskih
in the area of sales, purchase, rent and exchange of goods Pobjednika, www.rtrs.tv.
and services, advertising and other commercial and business Uno Radio D-1, Veselina Masleše br, tel. 051 218 530,
entities. The newspaper is printed weekly with a circulation of fax 051 321 951. Presents news stories, entertainment and
8,000 copies, and distribution of newspapers is done in the cultural events in the region.
territory of Republic of Srpska and the Federation of BiH. Tune in on 107.5 FM Banja Luka.
Hard Rock Cafe Radio 102,7 MHz D-3, Gunduliceva Women Magazine D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića
bb, tel. 051 306 540/065 809 753, fax 051 309 349, 86a, tel./fax 051 215 900, tel. 065 938 298, women-
hardrockradio@blic.net, www.hardrockradiocafe.com. magazin@blic.net. A magazine for women focusing on health
As the name proudly suggests, this radio presents the best issues, family life, etc.
in rock music.
Tune in on 102.7 Mhz
Kadrovski Centar Human Resources F-3, Jovana Photocopying
Dučića 41, tel. 0 51 326 482, fax 051 326 481, of- Dita d.o.o. H-1, Srednjoškolska 18, tel. 051 353 113.
fice@kadrovskicentar.com, www.kadrovskicentar. Montgraf d.o.o. D-1, Jevrejska bb, tel. 051 211 992.
com. Effective management of human resources for the
importance of development and successful operations within
every company. Real Estate
Nesavisne Newspaper H-2, Brace Pišteljic 1, tel. Real Estate Popović D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I
051 331 800/051 331 850, fax 051 331 810, desk@ Karađorđevića 74, tel. 051 223 590/065 718 665, fax
nezavisne.com, www.nezavisne.com. A newspaper 051 223 592, zona@teol.net, www.blnekretnine.com.
about news, sport, travel, events, economics, Banja Luka Real Estate Senzor D-2, Veselina Masleše 1/9, tel./
and Sarajevo culture. fax 051 211 684, tel. 065 525 553, senzor_nekret-
Nes Radio , tel. 051 331 879, www.nesradio.com. nine_bl@blic.net.
Real Estate Sezam d.o.o. D-2, Đ. Daničića 6, tel. 051
310 994, fax 051 310 017, sezamnekretnine@teleklik.
net, www.sezamnekretnine.com.
Tourist Offices
Tourist Organisation of the City of Banja Luka C-2,
Bana Lazarevića 6, tel. 051 349 910, fax 051 349 912,
tobl@teol.net, www.banjaluka-tourism.com.
Travel Agencies
Adriatica Line Travel Agency C-3, B-4, Gundulićeva
78, tel. 051 307 582, fax 051 307 580, adriatica.line@
teol.net, www.adriaticaline.com. The travel agency
organises individual and group travel throughout Europe
and around the world, family holidays, winter holidays, city
breaks and flight tickets. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Sat 10:00
- 14:00. Closed Sun.
Air Srpska D-1, Veselina Masleše 20/2, tel. 051 211
186/051 213 262, fax 051 211 182, reservation@
airsrpska.ba.
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Euroline Travel Agency D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I spare parts for vehicles of European manufactures such as
Karađorđevića 97, tel. 051 225 220/051 225 221, VW, AUDI, OPEL, FORD, MERCEDES, BMW, PEUGEOT, RENAULT,
fax 051 225 222, infobl@euroline-travel.com, www. CITROEN, FIAT and ZASTAVA.
euroline-travel.com. “Euroline Travel” agency in Banja
Luka is established on the 23.06.2004. We have major sub-
agency contracts with the leading travel agencies in Europe Mail & Phones
as well as those in the regions of Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia Blic.net Internet Services D-1, Jevrejska bb, lamela
and Serbia. We specialize in European and overseas travel, 3/II, tel. 051 240 830, fax 051 240 83, info@blic.net,
plane ticket sales, organization of congresses and fairs and www.blic.net. BLIC.NET d.o.o is the leading Internet service
cultural manifestations as well as sport events and matches provider in the Republic of Srpska.
anywhere in the world. Cityexpress d.o.o. E-3, Majke Jugovića 24, tel. 051
Sebastian Travel Agency D-1, C-2, Kralja Petra I 466 999. Mail delivery services in Banja Luka.
Karađorđevića 99a, tel. 051 224 030/051 218 998, DHL expo d.o.o. D-4, D-5, Bulevar vojvode Živojina
turizam@sebastijan.com, www.sebastijan.com. Mišića 2, tel. 051 329 900. DHL mail and parcels express
Splendid Travel d.o.o D-1, Veselina Maslese 4, tel./ delivery.
fax 051 218 392, info@splendidtravel.rs, www.splen- Internet Club Sani-Pan d.o.o. D-2, Veselina Masleše
didtravel.rs. 3, tel. 051 220 051.
Star Travel D-1, Jevrejska 6, tel. 051 213 705/051 220 (Post Office) Pošte srpske a.d. D-1, Kralja Petra I
500, fax 051 213-600, starturs@teol.net. Karađorđevića 93, tel. 051 211 336, fax 051 211 304,
Zepter Passport D-1, Veselina Maslese 8, tel. 051 nebojsa.balaban@srpskeposte.com, www.srpskeposte.
213 394, fax 051 229 852, info@zepterpassport.com, com. Other post offices are also located at the following ad-
www.zepterpassport.com. Zepter Passport has directed dresses: Cara Lazara bb in Oblicevo district and Jug Bogdana
an important part of its activities into the tourist services for bb in Starcevica district. Q JUG
foreign tourists who come to BiH. It is the fact that BiH has
been omitted from the list of tourist destinations in Europe
in the last fifteen years. However, rich and various cultural- Important numbers
historical heritages, well preserved natural beauties and well Emergency Numbers
known hospitality of the people, have brought BiH back to the Fire - 123
tourist map of Europe. Zepter Passport focuses on adventure, Medical Emergency - 124
excursions, day trips and sporting activities on the beautiful Police - 122
grounds of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Roadside Emergency - 1282 / 1288
Other Numbers
Vehicle Repair Mahovljani Airport - 051 535 210 / 211 962
Bus Station - 051 315 355 / 315 867
Try the following numbers if you require any sort of repairs Train Station - 051 301 229
or services for your vehicle: University of Banja Luka - 051 212 066
Miskic - 051 385 225

Vidovic - 051 318 722
Sina d.o.o - 051 389 150
Auto Milovanović d.o.o. F-3, Dušana Subotića 6,

tel. 051 228 523/051 228 521, fax 051 228 522,
office@automilovanovic.com, www.automilovanovic.
com. Services:
Carwash Euro Benz d.o.o. Desanke Maksimović bb,
tel. 051 433 330/065 513 136, fax 051 433 333.
De-Mi promet d.o.o. Put srpskih branilaca bb, tel. 051
386 170/065 659 719, fax 051 386 168, auto-demi@
blic.net, www.demiauto.com. The company distributes

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Aleja Svetog Save C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5 Dr Jovana Raskovica F-2, F-3 Kralja Alfonsa XIII D-2, D-3 Rebrovacki most E-5
Alekse Dundica F-3 Dr Velimira Colica F-2 Kralja Petra Prvog Karadordevica E-1, Save Kovacevica D-4, D-5
Bana dr Todora Lazarevica C-2, D-2, D-3 Dr Vojislava – Dede Kecmanovica H-4 D-1, C-2, B-2, B-3, A-3 Save Mrkalja C-1
Bana Milosavljevica C-2 Dr Mladena Stojanovica B-2, B-3, A-3, A-4 Majke Jugovica G-4 Simeuna Daka F-4
Banijska F-1 Federika Grsije Lorke B-1 Majke Knezopoljke D-3, D-4 Svetozara Markovica B-2
Beogradska D-4 Frana Supila A-5 Masarikova A-2 Slobodana Jovanovica A-1
Boze Varicaka A-4 Gajeva D-1 Milana Radmana A-2, A-3 Srpska D-2, D-3
Bore Stankovica C-3, C-4 Gavre Vuckovica D-3 Milana Rakica E-2, E-3 Srpskih pilota B-1, A-2,
Branka Majstorovica F-4 Gorana Radulovica Bimbe E-2, D-2 Milana Tepica D-1 Tarasa Sevcenka B-1, A-1
Branka Radicevica C-1 Gradski most E-1 Mise Stupara C-4, C-5 Teodora Kolokotronisa E-1
Brace I sestara Glumac C-3 Gradski Park D-1 Nedeljka Cabrinovica A-1, A-2 Tina Ujevica A-2
Brace Pantica F-3 Grcka C-1 Nikole Pasica D-3, C-3 Trive Amelice G-2, G-1
Bulevar vojvode Zivojina Misica D-4, Gunduliceva D-3, C-3, B-4 Nikole Tesle C-1 Trg Krajine D-1
D-5, H-3 Hercegnovska G-1 Novice Carovica D-3 Trg palih boraca C-2
Bulevar vojvode Petra Bojovica C-5, Ivana Gorana Kovacica G-1, H-1 Njegoseva A-2, G-1, G-2 Trg srpskih vladara C-2
D-5, E-5 Ivanu Franje Jukica D-2 Olimpijskih pobjednik B-3, B-4 Trg srpskih junaka C-1
Bulevar vojvode Stepanovica E-4, E-5 Ive Lole Ribara D-1 Omladinska F-3, F-4 Tromede G-1
Bulevar vojvode Stepe Stepanovica G-4 Isalje Mitrovica E-1 Pave Radana A-2, B-2 Urosa Predica D-3
Bulevar Srpske Vojske A-5, B-5 Janka Veselinovica A-4, H-2 Patre E-1 Vase Glusca D-3
Cara Lazara G-4 Jevrejska D-1, D-2, D-3 Petra Kocica B-2, B-3, A-3 Vase Pelagica D-2
Carice Milice G-4 Jovana Ducica C-1 Petra Preradovica B-1 Venecija most E-3
Cerska G-4 Jug Bogdana H-4, G-4 Petra Radenovica B-1 Veselina Maslese D-1, D-2
Cetvrti prigradski put H-4 Knezopoljska C-5 Prote N. Kostica H-1 Vidovdanska C-1, C-2
Cetrneste srednjobosanske brigade Kninska D-1 Prvog Krajiskog korpusa B-2, B-3, A-3 Vladike Platona C-3, B-3
A-3, G-2 Knjaza Milosa H-1 Ravnogorska A-2 Vojvode R. Putnika D-3
Dositeja Obradovica D-3, E-3 Kordunska D-5 Rade Vranjesevic D-5 Zdrave Korde F-3
Dragise Vasica A-2, A-3 Krajiskih brigada A-1, F-3, F-2, G-2, G-1 Ranka Milicevica A-2

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