CAVE ADORNMENTS
Bijambare, located near the Nišić Plateau, is a protected landscape characterized by its rich biological diversity. Over 800 species of higher plants create 133 distinct habitats, providing a home for mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects...
The region is abundant in swallow holes, sinkholes, and caves, which serve as its primary attractions. Among the eight caves, only the so-called Middle Cave (Srednja) is maintained, well-lit, and open for visits. It’s a prime spot for photography, but please refrain from using a flash to avoid disturbing the bats.
The cave is beautifully adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, cave curtains, and rimstone dams formed by the retracting water over layers of calcium carbonate and clay. It’s important to note that it takes 100 to 150 years for a stalactite to grow by one centimeter, and a single touch can irreparably damage them. They are fragile and the oil from our hands can stop their further growth.
Enhad Goralija
At the entrance to Bijambare, a tourist train is available to take you through this beautiful area. Additionally, bicycles are available for rent, and the forest trails are perfect for a walk and a picnic. For those who don’t bring their own food, there is a mountain lodge where visitors can spend the entire day enjoying nature.
Close to Bijambare, within the forest near the village of Bakići, stands a four-meter-tall obelisk. According to a local legend, it was commissioned by the first Bosnian king, Tvrtko I Kotromanić, in the 14th century. The reason is more than prosaic — the king was severely wounded during a wild boar hunt. Narrowly escaping death, he had a monument built at the site. Since then, no one has managed to move it from its place, although attempts have been made.
Iman Azganovic
Find this QR code on the location:
