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At 1469 masl (4829 ft), the village of Lukomir is the highest and most isolated village in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Way of living stayed unchanged long time. It is situated on mountain Bjelasnica, 50 kilometers (31 mile) from Sarajevo. Lukomir is a symbol of historical, cultural, architectural and ambient heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Traditional medieval Bosnian highlenders lifesyle are still practiced here. In the beginning there was just village Donji Lukomir, 10 kilometers from the Lukomir that coexists today. Around year 1950 people of this village have displaced their homes because of avalanches.
Lukomir has unique stone homes with cherry-wood roof tiles.The house has the square base, with a fire place in the center. Walls are made of stone, and have small windows. In the village there are 50 houses and only about 20 are inhabited.
The village has its own graveyard and smaller group of ancient stecci - medieval tombstones (from Medieval Bosnia). Access to the village is impossible from the first snows in December until late April, sometimes even later.
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