Tuzla

Tuzla (, , ) is the third-largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the administrative center of Tuzla Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2013, it has a population of 110,979 inhabitants.

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Tuzla is the third-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving as the administrative center for Tuzla Canton in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. With a population of about 111,000 people as of 2013, it is an important regional hub in the country.

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Place details

Locality: Tuzla
Region: Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine
Country: Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина
Population: 142,486
Timezone: Europe/Sarajevo

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Key facts

Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.name: Tuzla
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.official_name: Grad Tuzla City of Tuzla
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.settlement_type: City
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.subdivision_type1: Entity
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.subdivision_name1: Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.subdivision_type2: Canton
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.timezone: CET
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.utc_offset: +1
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.map_caption: Location of Tuzla within Bosnia and Herzegovina (dark blue)
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.timezone_DST: CEST
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.utc_offset_DST: +2
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.image_flag: Flag of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.image_shield: Coat of arms of Tuzla.svg
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.image_map: Location Tuzla.svg
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.mapframe: yes
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement<! More fields are available for this Infobox; see Template:Infobox Settlement. >.leader_name: Zijad Lugavić

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Official website

Naslovnica - Grad Tuzla

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Wikidata facts

Population: 110979
Area: 302.35
Elevation: 225
Official website: grad.tuzla.ba
Image: Tuzla View of Tuzla.jpg
Dialing code: 035

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Commons category: Tuzla
postal code: 75000
time of earliest written record: 0950-00-00
native label: Tuzla
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Travel guide

Get in

Travelling to Tuzla is easy from the south, less so from the Republika Srpska or Serbia. Do not trust the bus timetable on the black board in the main bus station, as these times were universally inaccurate!

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thumb|350px|Graves of 72 young people killed in Tuzla Massacre, 1995.

Bosnia has beautiful countryside. The best place to travel is to Osman's old house. It is wonderful.

The first place to visit is the square at the center of the old town. This is the site of the Tuzla Massacre, where 72 young people were killed in 1995. Ask a local to translate the poem carved into the monument. Then walk over to the park where the 72 young people are buried. The old town is very nice and the park is very beautiful.

You should also visit the Pannonica Lakes, whose water is directly supplied from the local wells of salt water. Tuzla's salt has been exploited for centuries and you should visit the Salt square dedicated to this aspect of Tuzla's history.

If you are interested in art, visit some of Tuzla's beautiful art galleries. If you are interested in history, you should see the model of ancient village set near the Pannonica.

Buy

Locally produced wicker craft like baskets or furniture.

Eat

All the usual Bosnian dishes are available throughout the town, but international cuisine does not have a high presence. There are also many traditional Bosnian fast food restaurants where you can eat cevapi prepared differently than in Sarajevo.

Drink

The Old Town has numerous cafes and bars.

Go next

Buses run very regularly to Lukavac, about 20 minutes away. From here, a ten minute taxi takes you to Lake Modrac, a large lake with a few restaurants. Due to industrial pollution, however, it is not safe to swim in the lake.

A more promising destination is Lake Bistarac. Take a local bus for Lukavac, and get off just before the town. Up a hill lies a clean freshwater lake. There is a minimal entry charge, with a small extra charge for use of the slide into the lake. Stalls and a restaurant serve food.

Kladanj, about 90 minutes away by bus towards Sarajevo, is a small, attractive town with many little restaurants, and small ski-resort nearby.

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Article

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Contents

Etymology
History
Early history
Middle Ages to 20th century
Bosnian War
Post-war independence
Geography
Salt deposits
Pannonian Lakes
Climate
Administration
Demographics
1971 census
1981 census
1991 census
2013 census
Culture
Arts
Religion
Music
Sports
Miscellaneous
Transport
Education
Universities
Schools
Notable people
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Partner cities
Notes
References
External links

Tuzla is the economic, cultural, educational, health, and tourist center of northeast Bosnia. It is an educational center and home to two universities. It is the main industrial machine and one of the leading economic strongholds of the country with a wide and varied industrial sector including an expanding service sector thanks to its salt lake tourism. Panonsko Lake, Europe's only salt lake and part of its central park has more than 350,000 people visiting each year and it is in Tuzla.