10 Reasons to Visit Sarajevo

It's an excellent starting point

Sarajevo is located in the heart of Southeastern Europe and is an excellent starting point when taking in the entire region. More

Excellent value for the money

Sarajevo finds itself at the very top of lists of European capital cities where visitors can certainly get a good value for their money. More

A place steeped in history

In Sarajevo you can find traces of the Neolithic Butmir Culture, Illyrians, Romans, Slavs, as well as remains representing the medieval Bosnian Kingdom, the Ott... More

A unique cultural mix

For several hundred years, the borders of two great empires, the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian, which represented the two poles of the world at that time – East... More

A relaxing rhythm

Every town has its own specific rhythm and Sarajevo’s is an easy-going and relaxing one. More

An ideal size

Sarajevo is large enough that there is a lot to see and experience, yet also small and compact enough to get wherever you want on foot. More

Gorgeous nature

With all of the advantages that one capital city can offer its visitors, in Sarajevo you’ll have a chance to find yourself totally outside the urban milieu in l... More

A safe destination

While the city still bears visible scars from the war, Sarajevo is considered one of the safest capital cities in Europe. More

Delicious and organic food

Mornings in Sarajevo traditionally start with Bosnian coffee, which is served in small copper pots (džezve). More

Hospitable and kind people

If the beauty of a city is determined by its inhabitants, then Sarajevo definitely ranks among the most beautiful cities in the world! More

When to Visit

The beginning of January also marks the beginning of the winter break from school, with the youngest Sarajevans and their parents hoping to make the most of this month by spending as much time as possible up on the mountains around Sarajevo. More

Attractions

Ashkenazi Synagogue

The Aškenazi Synagogue was built in 1902 for Sarajevo’s Jews, who began to arrive in greater... More

Emperor's Mosque

The Emperor’s Mosque is Sarajevo’s oldest mosque and one of the oldest in Bosnia and Herzegov... More

The Franciscan Church and Monastery of St. Anthony of Padua

When the original Church of St. Anthony was built in 1882, it was the only Catholic church in Sarajevo an... More

Baščaršija Mosque

Havadža Durak Mosque, better known as Baščaršija Mosque, is located on the main square of S... More

Morića Han

Morića Han (inn) is Sarajevo’s only remaining caravanserai, a place where merchant caravans could f... More

The Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart

The Cathedral of Jesus’ Sacred Heart was built in 1889 in the Neo-Gothic style and is the seat of t... More

Vječna Vatra (Eternal Flame)

Vječna Vatra is a memorial to those who liberated Sarajevo during World War II and was first unveiled dur... More

White Fortress

The White Fortress, which is situated atop a hill that offers a fantastic view of Sarajevo and its surrou... More

Stećci

Stećci (sing. stećak) are stone tombstones that pre-date the Ottoman period, some of which are so richly... More

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Tips

Four advices for a more complete experience of Sarajevo

Here are a few tips which will help you understand residents of Sarajevo better and make your stay more pleasa...More

The best things to take from Sarajevo - its spirit and beautiful memories!

Head of Promotion, Sale and Support in BH Telecom, Mr. Emir Višća, describes Sarajevo as a city of idea... More

The best way to get to know this city is to „get lost“ in it

Nađa Lutvikadić-Fočo, a familiar face at BH Telecom and its Head of Promotions, grew up in Sarajevo's resident... More

Jeroen Op de Beeck, a product designer from Belgium, met his wife, Emina Šunje of Sarajevo, in Antwerp,... More

Sarajevo has tradition, a pulse and nature

Director Pjer Žalica (whose film, Concentrate, Grandma, should open the 26th SFF) says the whole team enjoyed... More

Those who know Sanel Brajlović and his passion for preparing food affectionately call him “The Bosnian K... More

Sevdah and Sevdalinka

In early December 2024, a significant announcement was made – sevdalinka, the Bosnian-Herzegovinian urban and folk song, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. More

Sarajevans did something beautiful. They’ve taken huge shell casings, the same ones from the ammunition used against them during the war, and they’ve carved them with pictures of how Sarajevo used to look, polished them and now they sell them. I bought a lot of them. This is the most beautiful example of how we shall overcome what has happened to us.

Terrence Howard, actor
This city and its people really are something special. There are no words to describe them. I adore this city and I can call the people I've met here "brothers".

Alex Elena, musician