Višegrad is a city on the banks of the river Drina in Sarajevo Region, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The town is well known for its, Mehmed paša Sokolović Bridge, and the poet Ivo Andrić, nobel prize winner in 1961 for the novel The Bridge over the Drina.
- The Višegrad Tourism Bureau has an English website with many phone numbers and links helping visitors to the area.
- Tourist Information Office at the south end of the bridge (opposite Visegrad Hotel) is the best source of reliable information.
- Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge. Historic bridge from 1577 over the Drina river, a protected .
- Ivo Andric Monument.
- Ivo Andric House. Can be seen only from the outside.
- Lotus Hotel Building. The former Lotus Hotel described in the novel Bridge on the Drina, can be seen only from the outside.
- Marko Kraljevic Tower. Old medieval stone tower.
- Town Art Gallery. Exhibition of pictures and sculptures.
- Ivo Andric Memorial Classroom.
- Virgin Mary Church, Crkva uspenja presvete Bogorodice. Ortodox church from 1884.
- Dobrun Monastery. 14th century monastery, with frescoes from 15th century, Art gallery, Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, Museum of the Dabrobosnian Metropolitan.
Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge. Historic bridge from 1577 over the Drina river, a protected .
Ivo Andric Monument.
Ivo Andric House. Can be seen only from the outside.
Lotus Hotel Building. The former Lotus Hotel described in the novel Bridge on the Drina, can be seen only from the outside.
Marko Kraljevic Tower. Old medieval stone tower.
Town Art Gallery. Exhibition of pictures and sculptures.
Ivo Andric Memorial Classroom.
Virgin Mary Church, Crkva uspenja presvete Bogorodice. Ortodox church from 1884.
Dobrun Monastery. 14th century monastery, with frescoes from 15th century, Art gallery, Museum of the First Serbian Uprising, Museum of the Dabrobosnian Metropolitan.
- Visegrad spa Višegradska banja Vilina Vlas 5 kilometers from town, old turkish bath from 16th century, one hour rent available, Hotel Vilina vlas with closed swimming pool with warm mineral water, St. Jovan church, summer terrace in spa
- Boat ride on Drina river, a few of tourist boats available. Info about boat ride at Hotel Visegrad reception
- Town tour, alone or with the local tourist guide.
- Cruising the Drina river canyon, additional info here
- Fishing on Drina river
- Swimming, boat drive, kayaking and other water sports (Jaz beach)
- Dinner in one of the Višegrad restaurants
- Visit of the Visegrad spa description at or info at the official web site of the Hotel Vilina vlas
- Kruna restaurant, Kralja Petra bb, +387 65 626 561. 07-23. Etno restaurant Kruna, one of the best restaurants in Višegrad, national cuisine
- Hotel Višegrad restaurant, Trg palih boraca bb, +387 58 631 051. 07-23. This restaurant has a best position in the town,only 50 meters from the old bridge, it looks directly on the old bridge, it also has summer terrace which is opened during the summer season. Big variety of local food.
Kruna restaurant, Kralja Petra bb, +387 65 626 561. 07-23. Etno restaurant Kruna, one of the best restaurants in Višegrad, national cuisine
Hotel Višegrad restaurant, Trg palih boraca bb, +387 58 631 051. 07-23. This restaurant has a best position in the town,only 50 meters from the old bridge, it looks directly on the old bridge, it also has summer terrace which is opened during the summer season. Big variety of local food.
Night life- live local music on Fridays and Saturdays
- Visit Mokra Gora in Serbia, by bus (take your passport!). It is possible to explore Drvengrad ("Wooden town") - the film set for Kusturica's film "Life is a Miracle" - and take a trip on the Sargan-8 narrow gauge mountain railway, and get back to Visegrad in one day. Catch the Uzice-bound bus at approx 09:45, and ask to get off at Mokra Gora station (not the village). The 13:25 train takes you up in the mountains and is due back at 15:48, just in time to miss a bus back to Visegrad! Next bus is approx 18:15-18:30 but check with the owner of the station restaurant, who seems to have the most reliable information.The narrow gauge railway all the way from Visegrad to Mokra Gora is being restored. It was not open June 2010 but was expected to be open by the end of the year. This should be a major tourist attraction when it is fully operational.