{"id":18965,"date":"2024-05-13T14:25:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T14:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathi-daniela.com\/?p=18965"},"modified":"2024-05-26T13:55:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T13:55:39","slug":"sarajevo-sightseeing-insider-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kathi-daniela.com\/en\/reiseziele\/bosnien-herzegowina\/sarajevo-sehenswuerdigkeiten-geheimtipps\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarajevo sights: 28 must-sees & tips for the capital of Bosnia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Once you've drunk the water in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll always come back - at least that's what the legend says. And there is some truth to it: once you have visited the city, you will never let it go, with its Mixture of Orient and Occident<\/strong>with its strangely familiar exoticism and the smell of fresh bread and grilled meat that constantly wafts through the alleyways.<\/p>

But Sarajevo is not only special in historical terms, the city is also characterised by its Lively cultural scene and numerous events<\/strong> .<\/p>

In this article, I will briefly and concisely present the most important Sarajevo sights <\/strong>and tell you a few insider tips<\/strong> for your city trip.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sarajevo: Things to know for your trip<\/h2>

Sarajevo is the\u00a0largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/strong>but only has around 300,000 inhabitants. It stretches along the Miljacka River in a valley at an altitude of around 550 metres. Some parts of the city even stretch up to 900 metres. In 1462 Sarajevo was founded by the Ottomans<\/strong> and has gone through many exciting eras since then.<\/p>

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina in the EU?<\/h3>

Bosnia and Herzegovina is not in the EU. However, German citizens can easily enter the country with a passport or ID card and without a visa. You can find more information at the Federal Foreign Office.<\/p>

Journey and arrival: from the airport to the city<\/h3>

Sarajevo airport is around 25 minutes by taxi from the city centre. You can therefore either take a taxi directly from the airport or take a bus to the city centre. You can find the current timetable here<\/a>.<\/p>

Sarajevo: How many days should I plan for?<\/h3>

In order to visit the most important Sarajevo sights without rushing and perhaps also take a day trip, I would plan 3 to 4 days for the Bosnian capital. You shouldn't plan less than a long weekend, because there really is a lot to see and you will certainly want to have time to just sit and soak up the atmosphere of the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Top sights of Sarajevo at a glance<\/h2>

No time to read the whole article?
Here are my Top tips for the best sights in Sarajevo<\/b>:<\/p>

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Take a stroll through the Ottoman old town of Ba\u0161\u010dar\u0161ija - best of all with a guided tour<\/a><\/b><\/span>
\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Visit the Latin Bridge, where world history was written<\/b>
\u2b50\ufe0f Visit the War Childhood Museum
<\/i>\ud83c\udf05 Watch the sunset from the Yellow Fortress
<\/b><\/span>\ud83e\udea6 <\/span>Insider tip: Visit the old Jewish cemetery
<\/b><\/span>\ud83d\ude8e <\/span>Take a tour on the oldest electric tram in Europe
<\/b><\/span>\ud83c\udf3f <\/span>Leave the city and enjoy nature at Vrelo Bosne, the source of the Bosna River
<\/b><\/span>\ud83d\udc81\u200d\u2640\ufe0f <\/span>Take a day trip to the Skakavac nature reserve with the waterfall of the same name<\/a><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Historical sights & places<\/h2>

Old Town (Ba\u0161\u010dar\u0161ija)<\/h3>

The old bazaar of Sarajevo was the cultural centre of the city in Ottoman times and is still the historic city centre today. It was built in the 15th century. Ba\u0161\u010dar\u0161ija attracts by far the most tourists. No wonder: some of the most important Sarajevo sights are located here, such as the Gazi-Husrev-beg Mosque or Seblij. Don't miss the coppersmith street Kazandziluk on a tour of the old town, where coppersmiths still work today as they did centuries ago<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vije\u0107nica: Sarajevo City Hall<\/h3>

Vije\u0107nica Town Hall was built in the so-called pseudo-Moorish style during the reign of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A style that you won't find anywhere else but in Sarajevo, where the Austrians tried to integrate new buildings harmoniously into the cityscape. During the Bosnian war, the town hall, which served as the national library at the time, burnt down completely and millions of books and manuscripts fell victim to the flames. Today, the building is once again a town hall and can also be visited (which I highly recommend!).<\/p>

The Latin Bridge: Where world history was written<\/h3>

The assassination attempt on Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place here. When the heir to the throne was stuck in his car on a street corner after the driver took a wrong turn, Gavrilo Princip killed him and his wife Sophie with just two shots. Although the place looks quite ordinary today, it is impressive to think: world history was written here!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sebilj Fountain<\/h3>

The landmark in Sarajevo's Old Town is an old Ottoman fountain. There used to be hundreds of them all over the city, but today only the Seblij Fountain remains. Incidentally, there is a legend that once you drink water from Ba\u0161\u010dar\u0161ija, you will always return to Sarajevo.<\/p>

The coppersmith's alley branches off from the main square with the Sebilj - here the traditional blacksmith's trade is still preserved and you can watch the craftsmen at work. A must!<\/p>

Roses of Sarajevo<\/h3>

You will find around 200 of them scattered throughout the city - the roses of Sarajevo were created wherever more than three people lost their lives during the 1,425-day siege of the city. As witnesses of time, they accompany you on your journey through the city and act as silent memorials reminding us that we should learn from history and prevent future human suffering.<\/p>

Insider tip<\/strong>Coffee culture is the backbone of society in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So make sure you go for a Bosnian coffee when you're in Ba\u0161\u010dar\u0161ija. You can immerse yourself even deeper in Bosnian culture with a city tour<\/b><\/a>which also includes the coffee ceremony.<\/p>

A tour by tram<\/h3>

And a little extra attraction: why not take a ride on the first electrified tram in Europe? It was installed and put into operation here in Sarajevo before Vienna. A ticket costs just 1.80 BAM (as of 2024) and can be bought at any kiosk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Religious sites of \"Little Jerusalem\"<\/h2>

Sarajevo is also known as the Jerusalem of Europe - because of its religious diversity. Within a radius of just 200 metres you will find a mosque, Catholic cathedral, synagogue and Orthodox church - something you won't find in many other places in the world. And the city still celebrates its religious diversity today<\/p>

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque<\/h3>

Centrally located in the old town, the church is one of the most important mosques in the country and can also be visited by non-believers. Particularly beautiful: its spacious courtyard with the beautifully carved canopy over the fountain and the view of Sahat Kula, the last clock tower in the world that still shows the time on the moon. The entrance fee is 3 BAM. You can enter the mosque all day, except during prayer times, and towels are provided for women.<\/p>

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus<\/h3>

This Catholic cathedral was only built during the Austro-Hungarian era and has since become the main meeting place for the people of Sarajevo. \"Let's meet at the cathedral\" is what people say when they make an appointment. Inside, the cathedral is bright and almost airy, making it an exciting contrast to Gothic churches in Western Europe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary & old Orthodox church<\/h3>

Just a street corner from the Sacred Heart Cathedral is the 19th century Orthodox cathedral. It owes its construction to the equalisation of Muslims and Christians during the Ottoman Empire, although this was not entirely voluntary.<\/p>

For me, the \"old Orthodox church\" is almost even more worth seeing - a church from the 16th century whose foundations date back to the 5th century. Valuable icons from all centuries can be viewed in the adjoining museum. The entrance fee is 2 BAM.<\/p>

Old Jewish cemetery and synagogues<\/h3>

Until the Second World War, 20 per cent of Sarajevo's population was Jewish. Unfortunately, this is no longer reflected in the cityscape. Nevertheless, you can still explore the Jewish neighbourhood of Mejta\u0161 and the old Jewish cemetery (the second largest in Europe after Prague!) and discover old Jewish houses and synagogues there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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I have been living in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2021 and now know the country, and especially its capital Sarajevo, inside out.\u00a0<\/p>

For anyone exploring Sarajevo for the first time, I have put together an itinerary that includes all the sights and some insider tips.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The best viewpoints in Sarajevo<\/span><\/h2>

The best viewpoints in Sarajevo? The yellow and the white bastion. Unfortunately, the latter is only open until 5.00 pm, so the best panoramic view of the city is from the yellow bastion at sunset. The view extends across the entire Miljacka Valley and the whole city. During Ramadan, the atmosphere on Zuta Tabija is particularly atmospheric: every day at sunset, a cannon is fired and people break their fast together.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cultural sights in Sarajevo<\/h2>

In a city with such a rich history, you will probably still have a few unanswered questions after a city tour and want to find out more about the culture and background. Here are some museums and art galleries that I can recommend:<\/p>

Museums<\/h3>