- Length: 346 km;
- Area of the basin: 19 570 km ²;
- The mouth: Sava;
- Bridges: Visegrad Bridge;
- Cities: Zvornik, Baina Bashta, Visegrad, Lubovia, Foca, Gorazde, Mali-Zvornik;
- Origins: Beer, Tara.
Drina, a river renowned by poets and artists is one of the largest rivers in the Balkans. Its length is 346 km, most of them are the natural border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. Drina whimsically curls among the long and deep gorges, in many places its banks form fantastically beautiful landscapes.
Features of aquatic flora and fauna and reflection of trees give the water a characteristic green tint. The largest cities on Drina are Foca , Visegrad, Gorazde and Zvornik.
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Drina is a river of empires
The beginning of Drina is the place of the confluence of two rivers Tara and Piva, near the town of Hum in southern Bosnia. From there, it flows along the Serbian-Bosnian border to the Sava River, which flows into the city of Bosanska-Rachi. For many centuries, Drina personified the boundary between the Western Roman and Eastern Roman empires, and later between the Catholic and Orthodox worlds. The Ottoman yoke left its imprint on the life of the region, establishing Islamic traditions and laying the foundations for future conflicts. Drina shores saw many battles. During the First World War, several battles took place between the Austrian and Serbian armies, and similar confrontations in the 20th century were enough. The diversity of cultures, customs and religion determines the life and lifestyle of the population on the banks of Drina.
What to see on Drina?
Those who do not know what the Drina River is known for, Bosnia and Herzegovina invites you to see one of the most famous sights in the country - Visegrad old bridge , 180 meters long, an important monument of medieval Turkish engineering. In Visegrad, you can order a tour of the river, visit Andrichgrad, a miniature copy of the present city, built for the filming of the film. This place was named in honor of the Yugoslav writer Ivo Andrich, who made the river famous for his novel "Bridge over Drina" and received for him the Nobel Prize. Upper Drina are of interest to fans of active tourism, fishing, kayaking and white water rafting. The starting point for fans of water sports is Foça. On Drina is the second deepest canyon in Europe, on the banks of which grow dense coniferous forests with relict trees. In the past, the river was known for its streams and whirlpools, but after it was built several dams and hydroelectric stations, Drina calmed down and smoothly carries its waters to the Sava. One of the largest artificial lakes is Peruchac, north of Visegrad.
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How to get there?
The closest to the river Drina is a large city in the west of the country - Tuzla . Arriving at Tuzla airport, the journey can be continued by bus, the way to Fochu or Visegrad will take no more than two hours. Lake Peruchac is located about 50 km from Visegrad, on its shore there are settlements Klotievac and Radoshevichi. On the shores of the lake camping sites and recreation centers are equipped.