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Sarajevo vs. Split

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Hi All,

My friend and I are planning 10 days in southern Croatia and Montenegro. We will be spending time in Dubrovnik, with side trips to a few islands and Mostar, and doing the Bay of Kotor.

However, we can fly into either Split or Sarajevo, and are having trouble choosing which. If we fly into Sarajevo, it doesn't make sense to go to Split, and vice versa.

With roughly 1.5 days, 2 nights to allot to EITHER Split OR Sarajevo, what do you all recommend? What are the merits of each city?

I should add that we will be in Split during the "Days of Diocletian Festival," yet we have not been able to find much information about the festival, so are not sure if it a) is worth a trip, b) costs money.

Thanks!

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Duplicate postings with the other one in Crotia.

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(Same reply as on other thread).

I've been to both but would pick Sarajevo because it feels very different from Croatia and due to its historical significance and many interesting sites (the bridge where Gavrilo Princip struck the Archduke which led to WWI, the siege of Sarajevo during the Balkan Wars, the lovely Turkish quarter called Bascarsja). Sarajevo really feels like a crossroads of East and West, with different people coexisting and practicing different religions (you'll see a variety of cathedrals, mosques, Jewish temples, etc). Some of the buildings have a distinct Austro-Hungarian feel like the National Library. Sarajevo was just much more emotionally impactful for me of the two, although they are both interesting in very different ways. I loved seeing Bosnia and I'm really glad I did prior to venturing to Croatia.

Having said that, I think Sarajevo deserves at least two full days. If you have less, then opt for Split.

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