Vrelo Bosne (English: Spring of Bosna) is a spring and a
green park at the source of the River Bosna, central Bosnia and
Herzegovina, twelve kilometers southwest of Sarajevo, one of the
country's top natural landmarks.
Vrelo Bosne is found on the outskirts of Sarajevo, near
the suburb of Ilidža. One of the most famous scenes of natural
beauty in the region, it is ironically located in Sarajevo's metro
area.
If you don't have a car, it's best reached by taxi and can
be combined with a visit to the War Tunnel Museum. The approach to
the park down a long allée of tall trees is spectacular.
Fancy houses from the Austro-Hungarian period line the
allée, offering a peek into the luxuries of the past.
The park itself is a network of paths and bridges over
bubbling streams and waterfalls and still pools reflecting the
leafy surroundings. It's filled with shade and perfect for a warm
summer's day. It's also one of the greenest places on earth. Nearby
is the Roman Bridge, also worth looking at. The park has outdoor
cafés, which can get crowded on summer weekends, but stray
from the beaten track a bit, and it's hard to imagine a more
peaceful oasis. There are also numerous minor attractions in the
park, horse and carriage rides are also offered if you're more
inclined to ride in and picnic sites. If you're spending any length
of time in Sarajevo, Vrelo Bosne is a welcome break from the bustle
of the city. A number of animals are kept in the park as well, such
as ducks and swans.
After lack of maintenance during much of the 1990s, a
giant revitalization project was launched in the year 2000. Local
teenagers were led by international ecological organizations in the
clean-up. By the end of the year, Vrelo Bosne was back to its
former glory.
The cache is hidden inside the park. Check the spoiler if
you have any doubts.