Asim Bajramović
Fojnica is a historic town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, nestled beneath Mount Vranica. Its rich deposits of gold and silver made it an important mining and trading center of medieval Bosnia, frequently visited by merchants from Dubrovnik. Today, Fojnica is renowned for its healing thermal waters and spa tradition. Above the town rise the ruins of Kozograd, a medieval fortress connected with the Bosnian kings and Queen Catherine. Surrounded by mountains and forests, Fojnica brings together Bosnia’s natural beauty, royal history and enduring heritage.
When winter settles over Fojnicza town,
Vranicza wears her snowy crown.
While bitter winds across the mountains blow,
Warm waters rise from the depths below,
Bringing warmth to every heart and soul.
High above town, on a rocky height,
Kozograd reaches toward the sky.
Once royal chambers stood within its walls,
Guarding the secrets of ancient times
Oh, Fojnicza, tell the world today
What precious treasures in your heart still stay:
Gold and silver, healing waters flowing,
Warming the people, gently glowing.
Through all the centuries passing by,
Your hidden secrets never die.
Tell us the legend from the days of old:
Thermal waters reached the royal hold.
While winter’s frost embraced the mountain lands,
Bosnia warmed its walls with skillful hands.
Bosnia was not shaped by swords alone;
Her people mined the precious stone.
They traded wisely, worked the silver and gold,
And raised strong cities and fortresses bold.
Oh, Fojnicza, tell the world today
What precious treasures in your heart still stay:
Gold and silver, healing waters flowing,
Warming the people, gently glowing.
Through all the centuries passing by,
Your hidden secrets never die.
Merchants from Dubrovnik knew the way;
They came to Fojnicza in their day.
Where gold and silver cast their shining light,
The Bosnian Kingdom rose in strength and might.
Upon the heights, proud Kozograd still stands,
Reaching for clouds above the lands.
Once royal chambers stood within its walls,
Guarding the secrets of ancient times.
Oh, Fojnicza, tell the world today
What precious treasures in your heart still stay:
Gold and silver, healing waters flowing,
Warming the people, gently glowing.
Through all the centuries passing by,
Your hidden secrets never die.
Fojnicza, tell the world today—
Your ancient glory lives and stays!
Fojnica is a historic town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, nestled beneath Mount Vranica. Its rich deposits of gold and silver made it an important mining and trading center of medieval Bosnia, frequently visited by merchants from Dubrovnik. Today, Fojnica is renowned for its healing thermal waters and spa tradition. Above the town rise the ruins of Kozograd, a medieval fortress connected with the Bosnian kings and Queen Catherine. Surrounded by mountains and forests, Fojnica brings together Bosnia’s natural beauty, royal history and enduring heritage.
When winter settles over Fojnicza town,
Vranicza wears her snowy crown.
While bitter winds across the mountains blow,
Warm waters rise from the depths below,
Bringing warmth to every heart and soul.
High above town, on a rocky height,
Kozograd reaches toward the sky.
Once royal chambers stood within its walls,
Guarding the secrets of ancient times
Oh, Fojnicza, tell the world today
What precious treasures in your heart still stay:
Gold and silver, healing waters flowing,
Warming the people, gently glowing.
Through all the centuries passing by,
Your hidden secrets never die.
Tell us the legend from the days of old:
Thermal waters reached the royal hold.
While winter’s frost embraced the mountain lands,
Bosnia warmed its walls with skillful hands.
Bosnia was not shaped by swords alone;
Her people mined the precious stone.
They traded wisely, worked the silver and gold,
And raised strong cities and fortresses bold.
Oh, Fojnicza, tell the world today
What precious treasures in your heart still stay:
Gold and silver, healing waters flowing,
Warming the people, gently glowing.
Through all the centuries passing by,
Your hidden secrets never die.
Merchants from Dubrovnik knew the way;
They came to Fojnicza in their day.
Where gold and silver cast their shining light,
The Bosnian Kingdom rose in strength and might.
Upon the heights, proud Kozograd still stands,
Reaching for clouds above the lands.
Once royal chambers stood within its walls,
Guarding the secrets of ancient times.
Oh, Fojnicza, tell the world today
What precious treasures in your heart still stay:
Gold and silver, healing waters flowing,
Warming the people, gently glowing.
Through all the centuries passing by,
Your hidden secrets never die.
Fojnicza, tell the world today—
Your ancient glory lives and stays!