Basic Information
Sarajevo is a city of remarkable history and spirit, located along the banks of the Miljacka River. Its heart, Baščaršija, preserves traditional craft shops and the aromas of Oriental cuisine, while just a few steps away stand magnificent Austro-Hungarian buildings. The city hosts numerous festivals, the most famous being the Sarajevo Film Festival, which transforms Sarajevo into a global cultural hotspot every summer. Visitors can enjoy a cable car ride to Mount Trebević, explore the Tunnel of Hope, or admire panoramic views from the Yellow Fortress. With its mosques, churches, and synagogues standing side by side for centuries, Sarajevo is a living symbol of coexistence and a crossroads of cultures that leaves no visitor indifferent.
Guide for Tourists Visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Old Town Baščaršija
Sarajevo City Hall
Latin Bridge
Cathedral of the Heart of Jesus
Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God
Trebević Mountain
Inat House
At Mejdan
Museum of Literature and Theatre Arts
Ashkenazi Synagogue
Clock Tower in Sarajevo
Emperor's Mosque
Old Orthodox Church
Spring
Take a walk along the Grand Alley in Ilidža leading to Vrelo Bosne while everything is in bloom, and enjoy your first coffee in the sunshine.
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 the autumn colors decorate Trebević, perfect for a scenic cable car ride.
Winter
Experience the Olympic spirit on Bjelašnica and Jahorina through skiing before returning to the city for warm traditional pies.
Places Worth Visiting
Baščaršija
Baščaršija is not a museum but a living city within a city, the pulse that Sarajevo has never lost.
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, commonly known as Begova Mosque, is the most significant mosque in the Balkans and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture in the heart of Sarajevo's Old Bazaar.
Cathedral of the Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart Cathedral, also known as Sarajevo Cathedral, is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Vrhbosna.
City Hall
Sarajevo City Hall is the most magnificent building constructed during the Austro-Hungarian period and one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
Accommodation
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Apartment Irma
Apartment near Baščaršija
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Apartment Irma Sweet
Apartment near Baščaršija
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Vikendica u srcu Bjelašnice
Cottage in the village of Umoljani
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Jahorina Cozy Nook
Studio Apartment on Jahorina
Food & Drinks
