Guidebook for Sarajevo
Sightseeing
The Sacred Heart Cathedral (Bosnian: Katedrala Srca Isusova) in Sarajevo, commonly referred as the Sarajevo Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
2 Trg Fra Grge MartićaThe Sacred Heart Cathedral (Bosnian: Katedrala Srca Isusova) in Sarajevo, commonly referred as the Sarajevo Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Sebilj (Bosnian: sebilj - Turkish: sebil) a kiosk-shaped public wooden and stone fountain in the centre of Baščaršija square in Sarajevo. It is also frequently called “the pigeon square.”
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Sebilj
1 BaščaršijaThe Sebilj (Bosnian: sebilj - Turkish: sebil) a kiosk-shaped public wooden and stone fountain in the centre of Baščaršija square in Sarajevo. It is also frequently called “the pigeon square.”
Svrzo's House is an old house in Sarajevo, that was established when the Ottoman Empire ruled the area. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo. The house is in extremely well preserved condition.
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Svrzo's House
8 GlođinaSvrzo's House is an old house in Sarajevo, that was established when the Ottoman Empire ruled the area. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo. The house is in extremely well preserved condition.
At Mejdan is music pavilion built in 1913. In 17th century the place was a hippodrome, thus its name (which means hippodrome in Turkish).
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At Mejdan
Hamdije KreševljakovićaAt Mejdan is music pavilion built in 1913. In 17th century the place was a hippodrome, thus its name (which means hippodrome in Turkish).
The Emperor's Mosque (Bosnian: Careva Džamija, Turkish: Hünkâr Camii) is an important landmark in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, being the first mosque to be built 1457 after the Ottoman conquest.
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Emperor's Mosque
Obala Isa-bega IshakovićaThe Emperor's Mosque (Bosnian: Careva Džamija, Turkish: Hünkâr Camii) is an important landmark in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, being the first mosque to be built 1457 after the Ottoman conquest.
The White Fortress is an old fort overlooking the historic core of Sarajevo. It is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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White Fortress
15 PoddžebhanaThe White Fortress is an old fort overlooking the historic core of Sarajevo. It is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jahorina is mountain close to Sarajevo. It is the biggest and most popular ski-resort in Bosnia and Herzegovina and offers a variety of outdoor sports and activities.
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Jahorina
Jahorina is mountain close to Sarajevo. It is the biggest and most popular ski-resort in Bosnia and Herzegovina and offers a variety of outdoor sports and activities.
It is mountain located southwest of Sarajevo. During the 84 Winter Olympics, Igman was, along with Jahorina and Bjelašnica, the location of the competition in the alpine and Nordic sports disciplines.
Stupnik
It is mountain located southwest of Sarajevo. During the 84 Winter Olympics, Igman was, along with Jahorina and Bjelašnica, the location of the competition in the alpine and Nordic sports disciplines.
It is found directly to the southwest of Sarajevo, bordering Mt. Igman. During the 1984 Winter Olympics, Bjelašnica hosted the men's alpine skiing events.
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Bjelašnica
It is found directly to the southwest of Sarajevo, bordering Mt. Igman. During the 1984 Winter Olympics, Bjelašnica hosted the men's alpine skiing events.
It is found directly to the southeast of Sarajevo, territory of East Sarajevo city, bordering Jahorina mountain. There are numerous hotels, mountaineering homes, and other such structures on Trebević.
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Trebević
It is found directly to the southeast of Sarajevo, territory of East Sarajevo city, bordering Jahorina mountain. There are numerous hotels, mountaineering homes, and other such structures on Trebević.
Skakavac is a waterfall located 12 km from Sarajevo. The Skakavac waterfall near Sarajevo is one of the greatest and most attractive waterfalls in BiH and it stands for a real tourist attraction.
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Skakavac Waterfall
Skakavac is a waterfall located 12 km from Sarajevo. The Skakavac waterfall near Sarajevo is one of the greatest and most attractive waterfalls in BiH and it stands for a real tourist attraction.
Is the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans.
Zelenih beretki
Zelenih beretkiIs the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans.
Between May 1992 and November 1995, during the Siege of Sarajevo and in the midst of the Bosnian War the Sarajevo Tunnel was constructed by the Bosnian Army in order to link the city of Sarajevo.
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Sarajevo Tunnel
TuneliBetween May 1992 and November 1995, during the Siege of Sarajevo and in the midst of the Bosnian War the Sarajevo Tunnel was constructed by the Bosnian Army in order to link the city of Sarajevo.
Is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isaković founded the town.
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Baščaršija
Is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isaković founded the town.
Bezistan or bedesten is a covered market usually for haberdashery and craftsmanship. Bezistans were built in Ottoman Empire and their design is based on the design of the mosques.
Tašlihan
Zelenih beretkiBezistan or bedesten is a covered market usually for haberdashery and craftsmanship. Bezistans were built in Ottoman Empire and their design is based on the design of the mosques.
It is a han (that is a roadside inn) originally built in 1551 by Ottoman Empire. After a fire in 1697 it was reconstructed in its current form. It is located in Baščaršija, Sarači street, Old Town.
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Morića Han
77 SaračiIt is a han (that is a roadside inn) originally built in 1551 by Ottoman Empire. After a fire in 1697 it was reconstructed in its current form. It is located in Baščaršija, Sarači street, Old Town.
Sarajevo clock tower is located near Gazi Bey Mosque and one of the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built in the 17th century.
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Clock Tower
Mudželiti velikiSarajevo clock tower is located near Gazi Bey Mosque and one of the largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built in the 17th century.
Entertainment & Activities
Olympic swimming pool is an indoor water arena in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Otoka Olympic Swimming Pool
83b Bulevar Meše SelimovićaOlympic swimming pool is an indoor water arena in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
First Sarajevo multiplex Cinema City opened the 06th August 2009. brings 5 cinemas with a total capacity of 700 seats.
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Cinema City
26 Maršala TitaFirst Sarajevo multiplex Cinema City opened the 06th August 2009. brings 5 cinemas with a total capacity of 700 seats.
Arts & Culture
It holds more than 400,000 historical artifacts.
The institution is due to close its doors for disputes about its funding.
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The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
3 Zmaja od BosneIt holds more than 400,000 historical artifacts.
The institution is due to close its doors for disputes about its funding.
It was founded in November 1921. The building was designed by architect Karel Pařík, who designed over 160 Sarajevo buildings.
Obala Kulina bana
It was founded in November 1921. The building was designed by architect Karel Pařík, who designed over 160 Sarajevo buildings.
Founded in 1946, for its main focus of consideration it has the art of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the 20th century. A rich collection of the Gallery comprises around 6000 pieces.
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National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
8 Zelenih beretkiFounded in 1946, for its main focus of consideration it has the art of Bosnia and Herzegovina of the 20th century. A rich collection of the Gallery comprises around 6000 pieces.
Is located in the oldest synagogue in BiH built 1581.g. which in the opinion of many experts was the most beautiful showroom in the whole of the former Yugoslavia.
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Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Velika avlija Laure Papo BahoreteIs located in the oldest synagogue in BiH built 1581.g. which in the opinion of many experts was the most beautiful showroom in the whole of the former Yugoslavia.
It is an old merchant house in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina that was established in 1881. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo
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Despić House
2 DespićevaIt is an old merchant house in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina that was established in 1881. It is a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo
Everything Else
Also known as Butmir Airport, is the main international airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located 6.1 km southwest of the railway station in the capital city of Sarajevo in the suburb of Butmir.
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Sarajevo International Airport
36 Kurta SchorkaAlso known as Butmir Airport, is the main international airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located 6.1 km southwest of the railway station in the capital city of Sarajevo in the suburb of Butmir.
Sarajevo bus station with its network of bus routes covering all the countries in the region and regularly maintained bus connections to most European countries.
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Autobuska Stanica Sarajevo station
8 Put životaSarajevo bus station with its network of bus routes covering all the countries in the region and regularly maintained bus connections to most European countries.
Getting Around
Bus station East Sarajevo (Lukavica) was built at the turn of the millennium. The building contains a waiting room, shop and restaurant.
Istočno Sarajevo Bus Station
2 Srpskih vladaraBus station East Sarajevo (Lukavica) was built at the turn of the millennium. The building contains a waiting room, shop and restaurant.
Railway Station
Train station.
Shopping
In the BBI Center, you may visit shops of well-known brands. Within this unique facility in the very downtown, you may also find a supermarket, beauty salon, hairdresser salon, kids playroom, as well as enjoy the specialties of the “a la carte” restaurant, take a break with sweets or salty meals on the Food Court, and have refreshments in cafés.
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BBI Center
1 Trg djece SarajevaIn the BBI Center, you may visit shops of well-known brands. Within this unique facility in the very downtown, you may also find a supermarket, beauty salon, hairdresser salon, kids playroom, as well as enjoy the specialties of the “a la carte” restaurant, take a break with sweets or salty meals on the Food Court, and have refreshments in cafés.
Sarajevo City Center is comprised of four separate but at the same time complementary parts: a modern five-star hotel, commercial and office space, shopping center with entertainment complex and an underground parking garage to accommodate for the entire Center.
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Sarajevo City Center
1 VrbanjaSarajevo City Center is comprised of four separate but at the same time complementary parts: a modern five-star hotel, commercial and office space, shopping center with entertainment complex and an underground parking garage to accommodate for the entire Center.
Food Scene
Nanina kuhinja (translated Nanna's Kitchen) is a unique restaurant nested in a heart of Baščaršija, Sarajevo's Old town, famous for serving traditional bosnian cuisine.
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Nanina Kuhinja
35 KundurdžilukNanina kuhinja (translated Nanna's Kitchen) is a unique restaurant nested in a heart of Baščaršija, Sarajevo's Old town, famous for serving traditional bosnian cuisine.