Sarajevo
Basic information
Sarajevo is a city of extraordinary history and spirit, nestled along the banks of the Miljacka. Its heart, Baščaršija, preserves artisan workshops and the aromas of oriental cuisine, while just a few steps away rise the grand buildings of the Austro-Hungarian period. The city is home to numerous festivals, the most famous of which is the Sarajevo Film Festival, which transforms it into a world metropolis every summer. Visitors can enjoy a cable car ride up to Trebević, explore the Tunnel of Hope, or admire the view from Žuta Tabija. With its mosques, churches, and synagogues that have stood side by side for centuries, Sarajevo is living proof of coexistence and a crossroads of paths that leaves no one indifferent.
Guide for tourists coming to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spring
Stroll along the Great Alley in Ilidža to the Source of the Bosna River while everything is in bloom and enjoy the first coffee in the sun.
Summer
Experience the atmosphere of the Sarajevo Film Festival and the freshness of the nearby mountains during the hot August days.
Autumn
Explore museums and galleries while autumn colors adorn Trebević, ideal for a panoramic cable car ride.
Winter
Experience the Olympic spirit on Bjelašnica and Jahorina with skiing and a return to the city for warm homemade pies.
Worth Visiting
Old Town
Baščaršija is not a museum but a living city within a city, the pulse that Sarajevo has never lost.
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is the most significant Islamic religious building in Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in the 16th century during Ottoman rule.
Cathedral of the Heart of Jesus
The Cathedral of the Heart of Jesus is the main Catholic church in Sarajevo and one of the most important religious sites in BiH.
Vijećnica
The Sarajevo City Hall is one of the most recognizable buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an important symbol of the city of Sarajevo.
