The concert hall
About 60 m across.
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Bijambare is a protected natural area on the Nišići plateau northeast of Sarajevo, known for its caves, conifer woods and meadows. Its largest cave, the Middle Bijambare Cave, is open to visitors on guided tours, and the whole area makes a good day out near the capital. The area is a karst plateau averaging 950 m above sea level, with streams that vanish underground, funnel-shaped hollows, rock massifs and a small lake. Eight caves have been explored here, and traces of early human presence were found in the Upper Cave. The area also holds a medieval necropolis of carved stećak tombstones. The Middle Cave is 420 m long, with a visitor path of about 400 m. Its largest passage is called the «concert hall» for its size, about 60 m across and 15 to 30 m high, with stalactites, stalagmites and curtains. Outside are walking and cycling trails, a timber play area for children and a small tourist train in season. It is 27 km in a straight line from Sarajevo and about 40 km by road, on the main road towards Tuzla, and Sarajevo-Tuzla buses pass by. Bring a jacket for the cave, as caves are usually cool, and proper shoes. One operator says the caves close from December to April, so check before going in winter.
About 60 m across.
Carved stones among the woods.
Walking and cycling.
Nišići plateau, on the Sarajevo-Tuzla road
One operator says it closes from December to April, so check first.
Yes, with a play area, trails and a short cave tour.