Visoko means high place in Bosnian, and as soon as you visit it, you’ll see where the name comes from. This town, located northwest of Sarajevo, is located in a valley surrounded by green, rolling hills.
Visoko, with a population of 46,000 people, is thought to have been part of a Bosnian kingdom during the Medieval Period, and has several points of ancient significance hidden in the lush setting.
Visoko is located in the centre of Bosnia and Herzegowina. It lies on the river Bosna. It is a city with a rich historical heritage, the first Bosnian king was crowned in this part of the country. Today there are historical specialist who claim that a cluster of natural hills, located in Visoko, are the largest human-made ancient pyramids on Earth. These pyramids are also known as Bosnian Pyramids and are one of the most important touristic attraction in this city.
