Things to Do in Balkans

There are 447 attractions in Balkans. Bran Castle, hilltop romanian castle linked to dracula legends, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Bran Castle
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Bran Castle
Hilltop Romanian castle linked to Dracula legends
Castle
Peleș Castle
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Peleș Castle
Renaissance Revival castle set in the Carpathian forest
Palace
Sighișoara Clock Tower
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Sighișoara Clock Tower
Medieval tower and city museum in Sighișoara citadel
Tower
Bucegi Mountains
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Bucegi Mountains
Carpathian mountain range featuring dramatic rock formations
Mountains
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
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Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia
Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral with gold-plated domes
Church
Boyana Church
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Boyana Church
Medieval church with exceptionally preserved frescoes
Church
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
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Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Thracian burial mound with well-preserved frescoes
Monument
Balkan Mountains
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Balkan Mountains
Mountain range across Bulgaria, rich in biodiversity
Mountains
Southern Carpathians
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Southern Carpathians
Major Carpathian range in Romania with alpine terrain
Mountains
Rila
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Rila
Bulgaria's largest mountain range with glaciated peaks
Mountains
Musala
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Musala
Bulgaria's highest peak and Balkan mountain summit
Mountain
Pirin National Park
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Pirin National Park
UNESCO-listed park protecting Pirin's peaks and biodiversity
Mountains
Pula Arena
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Pula Arena
Roman amphitheatre among world's best-preserved arenas
Archaeological Site
Hvar
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Hvar
Dalmatian island with historic town and beaches
Island
Korčula
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Korčula
Adriatic island with fortified old town and vineyards
Island
Trogir Cathedral
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Trogir Cathedral
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Trogir's historic center
Church
Mljet
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Mljet
Wooded Adriatic island with national park and lakes
Island
Croatian Natural History Museum
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Croatian Natural History Museum
Natural history museum with regional geological and zoological collections
Museum
Krk
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Krk
Largest Adriatic island with historic towns and beaches
Island
Brač
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Brač
Island known for white limestone and beach resorts
Island
Butrint National Park
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Butrint National Park
Coastal national park protecting archaeological site and wetlands
Park
Kravica (waterfall)
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Kravica (waterfall)
Waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina, popular for swimming
Waterfall
Dinaric Alps
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Dinaric Alps
Major Balkan mountain range with karst landscapes
Mountains
Lake Ohrid
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Lake Ohrid
Ancient transboundary lake with UNESCO-protected town
Lake
Lake Prespa
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Lake Prespa
High-altitude lake shared by Balkan countries
Lake
Toše Proeski Arena
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Toše Proeski Arena
Major Skopje stadium hosting football matches
Stadium
Baba (North Macedonia)
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Baba (North Macedonia)
Mountain massif above Ohrid with hiking trails
Mountains
Our Lady of the Rocks
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Our Lady of the Rocks
Artificial islet with historic church near Perast
Island
Lake Skadar
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Lake Skadar
Large karst lake on Montenegro–Albania border, biodiversity hotspot
Lake
Pag (island)
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Pag (island)
Croatian island famed for lace, cheese, and barren landscapes
Island
Vis (island)
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Vis (island)
Adriatic island with historic ports and wartime heritage
Island
Rab (island)
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Rab (island)
Adriatic island with medieval town and sandy beaches
Island
Lošinj
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Lošinj
Adriatic island known for mild climate and tourism
Island
Accursed Mountains
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Accursed Mountains
Rugged Balkan mountain range with remote alpine valleys
Mountains
Stadion Maksimir
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Stadion Maksimir
Zagreb's main stadium and Dinamo Zagreb home
Stadium
Velebit
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Velebit
Croatia's rugged mountain range noted for karst landscapes
Mountains
Durmitor
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Durmitor
Montenegrin mountain massif and national park with canyons
Mountain
Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
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Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Medieval rock churches with well-preserved frescoes in Bulgaria
Museum
Šar Mountains
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Šar Mountains
Balkan mountain range spanning Kosovo and North Macedonia
Mountains
Sirmium
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Sirmium
Ancient Roman city and former imperial residence site
Archaeological Site
Šolta
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Šolta
Adriatic island with olive groves and beaches
Island
Dugi Otok
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Dugi Otok
Long Adriatic island with cliffs and sandy beaches
Island
Jezercë
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Jezercë
Albania's highest peak in the Accursed Mountains
Mountain
Sazan
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Sazan
Albanian Adriatic island, former military base
Island
Stari Ras
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Stari Ras
Medieval Serbian fortress and early capital ruins
Archaeological Site
Zagreb Cathedral
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Zagreb Cathedral
Gothic cathedral and Zagreb landmark with twin spires
Church
Brijuni
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Brijuni
Island archipelago and national park with Roman ruins
Islands
Goli Otok
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Goli Otok
Barren Adriatic island, site of former political prison
Island
Kopaonik
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Kopaonik
Mountain range in Serbia, popular ski destination
Mountains
Lastovo
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Lastovo
Dalmatian island with secluded coves and nature
Island
Belgrade Arena
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Belgrade Arena
Large indoor arena hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Gračanica Monastery
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Gračanica Monastery
Serbian Orthodox medieval monastery noted for frescoes
Temple
Gjeravica
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Gjeravica
Kosovo's highest mountain, popular for hiking
Mountain
Strandzha
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Strandzha
Mountainous border region with ancient forests and villages
Mountains
Šibenik Cathedral
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Šibenik Cathedral
Renaissance cathedral notable for stone construction and UNESCO status
Church
Belasica
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Belasica
Mountain range straddling Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia
Mountains
Pašman
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Pašman
Adriatic island with beaches and traditional villages
Island
Biševo
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Biševo
Adriatic island famed for the Blue Cave
Island
Murter
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Murter
Croatian Adriatic island known for beaches and marinas
Island
Olib
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Olib
Small Adriatic island with traditional stone villages
Island
Medvednica
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Medvednica
Mountain north of Zagreb featuring forests and ski resorts
Mountains
Sutjeska National Park
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Sutjeska National Park
Bosnia's national park with ancient forests and mountains
Park
Unije
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Unije
Croatian Adriatic island with small fishing villages
Island
Zlatibor
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Zlatibor
Serbian mountain region and popular alpine resort area
Mountains
Čiovo
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Čiovo
Croatian island near Trogir with beaches and villages
Island
Amphitheatre of Durrës
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Amphitheatre of Durrës
Roman amphitheatre and archaeological landmark in Durrës
Archaeological Site
Arena Kombëtare
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Arena Kombëtare
Albania's national stadium hosting football and concerts
Stadium
Botev Peak
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Botev Peak
Highest summit of Bulgaria's Stara Planina range
Mountain
Dajti
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Dajti
Mountain near Tirana featuring a national park
Mountain
Făgăraș Mountains
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Făgăraș Mountains
High mountain range in Romania's Southern Carpathians
Mountains
Lopud
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Lopud
Small Adriatic island with sandy beaches and monastery
Island
Mavrovo National Park
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Mavrovo National Park
Mountainous national park with lakes and wildlife
Park
Premuda
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Premuda
Small Adriatic island popular with sailors and divers
Island
Retezat National Park
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Retezat National Park
Carpathian national park noted for glacial lakes
Mountain
Sarmizegetusa Regia
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Sarmizegetusa Regia
Ancient Dacian capital ruins with circular sanctuaries and fortifications
Archaeological Site
Ada Kaleh
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Ada Kaleh
Former Danube island submerged, known for Ottoman community
Island
Et'hem Bey Mosque
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Et'hem Bey Mosque
Historic small mosque in Tirana notable for frescoes
Mosque
Kozara National Park
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Kozara National Park
Forested national park and World War II memorial site
Park
Silba
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Silba
Small Adriatic island with sandy coves and pinewoods
Island
Susak
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Susak
Small sand-covered Adriatic island with distinctive culture
Island
Biokovo
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Biokovo
Dinaric mountain range with dramatic coastal cliffs
Mountains
Drvenik Veli
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Drvenik Veli
Adriatic island known for beaches and olive groves
Island
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque and prominent Sarajevo landmark
Mosque
Igman
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Igman
Mountain near Sarajevo used during 1984 Olympics
Mountains
Kaprije
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Kaprije
Small Adriatic island known for pebble beaches and tranquility
Island
Palagruža
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Palagruža
Remote Dalmatian island with historic lighthouse
Islands
Skanderbeg Square
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Skanderbeg Square
Central Tirana square featuring Skanderbeg's statue
Plaza
Skull Tower
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Skull Tower
19th-century tower incorporating human skulls as monument
Monument
Avala
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Avala
Low mountain and monument overlooking Belgrade
Mountain
Bajrakli Mosque
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Bajrakli Mosque
Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Belgrade
Mosque
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Gorski Kotar
Forested mountainous Croatian region between coast and inland
Mountains
Ilovik
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Ilovik
Small Adriatic island known for fragrant vegetation
Island
Iž
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Iž
Small island in the Adriatic Sea near Zadar
Island
Kornat
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Kornat
Island in Kornati archipelago with rugged karst landscape
Island
Lepenski Vir
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Lepenski Vir
Mesolithic riverine settlement site with distinctive stone sculptures
Ruins
Molat
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Molat
Adriatic island with pine forests and sandy coves
Island
Prvić
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Prvić
Small Adriatic island near Šibenik with rural villages
Island
Sestrunj
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Sestrunj
Small Croatian island known for olive groves
Island
Small Prespa Lake
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Small Prespa Lake
Albanian portion of transboundary freshwater lake
Lake
Sredna Gora
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Sredna Gora
Mountain range in central Bulgaria with forested ridges
Mountains