Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital City

With a population of just 15,758, Gračanica may seem like a sleepy backwater, but the reality is a persistent bureaucratic headache. The city, located in the Tuzla Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has witnessed substantial economic and urban development over the centuries, yet its continental climate brings chilly winters with an average of 50 snowy days per year. Despite its multicultural history, boasting 11 mosques, an Orthodox church, and a Catholic church at the turn of the 20th century, modern Gračanica's attractions are limited. This is a functional town, not a destination. Those seeking an easy life abroad may find the grind of Gračanica's bureaucracy more trouble than it's worth.