10 Reasons to Visit Sarajevo

When to Visit

March

March

At the very beginning of March in Sarajevo, you can enjoy winter activities on the nearby Olympic Mountains, then the end of the month will see spring, with more sun, longer days and nature as it slowly begins to awaken from its winter slumber. More

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Sarajevo Stories

Sevdah and Sevdalinka

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

  1. The bonds between Sarajevans are stronger than family, in some cases. You trust them with your life, your soul. Another thing that is strange about Sarajevo is that life was reduced to single moments with great clarity. Sharing a cup of tea, a beer or a scrap of food dressed up to look delicious, was monumental.

    Bill Carter, writer and director
  2. Eighty percent of the biggest music stars in former Yugoslavia were from Sarajevo. Their careers are still going strong.

    Toše Proeski, singer

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