Bosnia and Herzegovina's fascinating capital Sarajevo nestles among dramatic peaks, a bustling and welcoming city. War took its toll, with the 1992-1996 siege hitting hard. But the lively, diverse, museum-rich city has been almost entirely reconstructed. Don't miss Bijambare caves, set in thick forests and amid lakes to the north of the city, or Bosna Springs, from which the country takes its name. Site of 1984's Winter Olympics, Sarajevo offers spectacular skiing on Mount Bjelasnica Jahorina.
Restaurants in Sarajevo
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Funky Tours designs, crafts and delivers the greatest travel experiences in the Balkans. Breaking prejudice via stunning travels.
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"Toorico Tours" is a social entrepreneurship that offers different tours in and around Sarajevo and as well around Bosnia and Herzegovina. 5% of our income goes to charities/projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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BH Spirit tours is a tour operator established to organize memorable tours and excursions by exceeding the expectations of our clients, as well as to contribute to the popularization of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a tourist destination. We offer unique private day tours, with a personal touch, lead by proffesional tourist guides. BH Spirit Agency is a proud owner of the Certificate od Exellence.
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Meet Bosnia team is a group of very young but educated and enthusiastic individuals who share love and knowledge for their country so much so that they decided to share it with the world. Sarajevo Tours are our speciality. Our range of products include Sarajevo Sightseeing Tours (Religious & Historical tours), Sarajevo Walking Tours, Sarajevo Free Walking tour every day starts from our office at 10:30. We offer a range of standardized tours and excursions, designed specially to satisfy all wishes and special interests of our guests (adventure, historic, cultural, gastro tours, and many more). Our Mission is to show the world all the hidden gems of Bosnia and Herzegovina, be it natural, historical or religious. We are giving special attention to gastro tourism, so in cooperation with the most prominent restaurants we are offering best gastro experience and introduction to local gourmet traditions. Our tours are available in many languages such as English, French, German, Turkish ...
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The War Childhood Museum opened in Sarajevo in January 2017. The Museum‘s collection contains a number of personal belongings, stories, audio and video testimonies, photographs, letters, drawings and other documents offering valuable insight into the unique experience of growing up in wartime. The 2018 Council of Europe Museum Prize – one of the most prestigious awards in the museum industry – has been awarded to the War Childhood Museum under the European Museum of the Year scheme.
As someone who is born in Sarajevo and spent childhood in Sarajevo during the war, I must say that this museum is fascinating and unique, both for people in Sarajevo and tourists. All stories in the museum are unique, some sad some funny, but great describe everyday life of children in war period. And that life wasn't easy. Staff is great and very helpful. The museum is very close to the old city. I recommend for everyone to come and visit it.
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Association "Info Bosnia“ is non-government, apolitical organization, committed to promote tourism in various sectors and also to generate interest in visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina. Protecting and promoting the natural and cultural heritage are key concerns for “InfoBosnia” and its members. Info Bosnia is the first non-government association to open Tourist Information Centre in Sarajevo.
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Avaz Twist Tower is the highest skyscraper in the Balkan region of Europe. The tower is the headquarters of "Dnevni avaz", the most circulated and most read newspapers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Avaz Twist Tower features high-speed panoramic elevators, which climb to the top of 36th floor, that offers an outside observatory from where you can see the whole Sarajevo. The tower is open from 7am - 11pm every day.
Cheap, stunning views. Bring your mobile. Then enjoy coffee and a snack before heading back. Only big surprise is that the tower seems rather disconnected from the heart of the city.
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Bascarsija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Bascarsija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isakovic founded the town. The word Bascarsija derives from the Turkish language. The word "bas" which is "bas" in Turkish literally means "head", in some contexts however also "primary", "main", "capital" and "carsija" which is "carsi" in Turkish means "bazaar" or "market". Due to the large fire in the 19th century, today Bascarsija is half the size that it once was. Bascarsija is located on the north bank of the river Miljacka, in the municipality of Stari Grad. On Bascarsija there are several important historic buildings, such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and sahat-kula. Today Bascarsija is the major tourist attraction of Sarajevo.
We had a wonderful stay in Sarajevo, for almost a month, before a sudden departure, (due to covid-19), the highlight of the city is definitely, the old neighbourhood, we spent most of our time here just walking the alleyways, enjoying the food, (which is amazing) and the coffee houses, (a wonderful experience) we highly recommend starting a visit, with a free walking tour of the old town to get your boots on the ground. Our faves: Cock tower and bakery, (Pekara Imaret loacated within the courtyard), Bosna eatery Baklava coffee shop
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Gazi Husrev-beg's mosque was built in first half of sixteenth century by Gazi Husrev-beg, Bosnian Governor (sandzakbeg) and grandson of Sultan Bajezit II. It is one of the most monumental mosques built in the Ottoman period and is the center of religious life of Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mosque is the part of vaqf (foundation) established by Gazi Husrev beg, which is still the heart of the old town of Sarajevo. During the Siege of Sarajevo in Bosnian war the vaqf complex was fired by more than thousand grenades but, thanks to its solid structure and two meter thick walls, the mosque survived. After the war it was thoroughly repaired using the original ornaments found on the walls.
This would have to be one of the centre points of the old town especially on Friday, (pray day), when It seems all worshippers of Sarajevo congregate here, (still nice to be in the area, as there is a real vibe) . Any other day we would recommend the tourist/visitor to visit, the courtyard and interior, as it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia, its pretty hard to miss.
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Located within the bazaar, stands this ornate gazebo style fountain, basically the central part of the old town, every visitor will end up here at some point, makes for awesome piccies with the pigeons in flight, one thing though be-aware of pick pockets, they are like lions, looking for a stray gazelle, that has left the pack.
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