2015/05/01
As you stand on this spot and turn to face west, the background of your photographs will show “Eastern” or Ottoman Sarajevo, with Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan, Slatko Ćoše (Sweet Corner), Aeroplan, Sarači Street….
And if you turn 180° to face east, you’ll have the main walking area in the center of town, Ferhadija, behind you. This street is lined on both sides by structures that were built in a “Western style”, during the period of Austro-Hungarian rule.
The Miljacka River flows through Sarajevo, dividing the city into two “halves” – the so... More
MoreSarajevo is very proud of its centuries-old multiculturality, which is due to the fact that Christians (O... More
MoreBaščaršija is the old part of Sarajevo and during the Ottoman period it was the main artery... More
MoreSarajevan artisans enjoy a tradition that is as old as Sarajevo itself, so exploring original artisan wor... More
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MoreWhile there may be a danger of gaining some extra kilos as you enjoy Bosnian food, it would be a shame no... More
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MoreSevdah is the name given to a traditional musical genre that is specific to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and t... More
MoreSarajevo was laid out in such a way that Baščaršija was built in a valley, where it became... More
MoreLocated in a valley, Sarajevo is nestled among mountains and hills, so it's necessary to head up to highe... More
MoreThe importance given to the ritual of drinking coffee in Bosnia and Herzegovina is reflected in the many... More
MoreThe first horse-drawn tram passed through town on January 1, 1885. News traveled far and wide because Sar... More
MoreThe Sarajevo Haggadah is a priceless masterpiece of medieval Jewish art. It is believed that this ri... More
MoreWilson's Promenade – Sarajevo's most popular walking area – is approximately two kilometers l... More
MoreSarajevo is a member of the family of Olympic cities and, even though much time has passed since the XIV... More
MoreDuring the period of Austro-Hungarian rule, an attractive walking lane was made in Ilidža. This Velika Al... More
MoreDug in 1993 beneath the runway of the Sarajevo Airport, the Sarajevo War Tunnel served as the only connec... More
MoreSarajevo's cultural scene has plenty to offer, so during your stay in the capital city of BiH we definite... More
MoreGazi Husrev Bey's Mosque, or Bey's Mosque, is one of the most important Islamic structures in Sarajevo an... More
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