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Livanjski sir

hard, salty cheese from Livno, matured in its own rind

Bosnia and Herzegovina Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Developed at Livno in the 1880s, when Austro-Hungarian administrators brought Alpine cheesemaking methods to Bosnia; made from mixed sheep and cow milk.

Frequently asked questions

What is Livanjski sir?

Livanjski sir is a cheese & dairy from Bosnia and Herzegovina: hard, salty cheese from Livno, matured in its own rind. Developed at Livno in the 1880s, when Austro-Hungarian administrators brought Alpine cheesemaking methods to Bosnia; made from mixed sheep and cow milk.

Made with

cheesemilk

Cooked

fermented

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