A Time travel: Once Upon a Time there was a King(dom) of Bosnia

In the collective memory of the people living in the area of the former Bosnian kingdom, many historical stories have remained in lasting memory. And yet only a small group of people can tell you the story of Dorothea of Bulgaria. When asked who the last Bosnian queen was, every Bosnian will surely respond without thinking - Katarina Kosača. However, once asked about the first Bosnian queen, most remain silent. More

Sarajevo Haggadah

Without a doubt, the most valuable piece in the collection of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Sarajevo Haggadah. More

Top spots for adventurous Summer around Sarajevo

The nature in and around Sarajevo is gorgeous, and many of the attractive locations that are perfect for outdoor activities are a ten- to forty-minute ride from the center of town. More

A guide to Sarajevo's most important attractions

That Sarajevo occupies an area that has long been inhabited is testified to by the many remains left by the Butmir Civilization, Illyrians, Romans, the medieval Slavic state.... And, from the very moment when the Ottoman military leader, Isa Bey Ishaković, laid Sarajevo's foundations around 1460, the town continued to grow, absorbing and ultimately reflecting the various influences it has been subjected to over the centuries. More

A guide to Sarajevo's museums

There are more than 20 museums in Sarajevo whose exhibits explore the interesting history of Sarajevo and the rich cultures of the people who live here. The remains of the Butmir civilization, as well as the traces of the Illyrians, Romans and Slavs..., all testify to the long history of earlier settlements in this area. More

Yellow Fortress

The Yellow Fortress is one of the fortifications that made up the defensive wall of the old town, Vratnik... More

The Old Jewish Cemetery

The Old Jewish Cemetery, which is located in Kovačići, is one of the largest Jewish sacral complexes in E... 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

Vijećnica (City Hall)

Vijećnica is the most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo during Austro-Hungarian occupation and... More

Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan

Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan (covered bazaar), also called Old Bezistan and Great Bezistan, is part o... More

Baščaršija

It is thought that during the Middle Ages there was a settlement and smaller trading area, called Stara V... More

Sarajevo Roses

Sarajevo Roses pay a unique tribute to the Siege of Sarajevo and those who were killed during one of the... More

White Fortress

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

The Old Orthodox Church

The Old Orthodox Church in Sarajevo, which is dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel, is one of Sara... More

The Despić House

Despić House, the oldest part of which was built during the 17th century, was bequeathed to the city of S... More

Brusa Bezistan

The old covered bazaar, Bezistan, which was erected in the heart of Baščaršija in 1551... More

Historical Museum of BiH

The Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina was founded soon after the end of the Second World War, o... More

Sarajevska Pivara (Sarajevo Brewery) Museum

The Sarajevska Pivara Museum is located in the area around the Sarajevo Brewery, which was founded in 186... More

The Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum was founded with the aim of preserving, for posterity’s sake, the memory of the... More

National Gallery of BiH

The National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina (UG BiH) is the most important gallery-institution in Bosn... More

Alija Izetbegović Museum

This museum is dedicated to Alija Izetbegović, the first president of an independent Bosnia and Herzegovi... More

Museum of Literature & Performing Arts

This museum deals with the collection, preservation and presentation of items which tell the story of the... More

Gazi Husrev Bey Museum

Gazi Husrev Bey’s Museum is dedicated to Gazi Husrev Bey (1480-1541) – the Governor of Bosnia... More

Vidikovac

Vidikovac is a vantage point on Mount Trebević which probably offers the best view of Sarajevo, espe... More

Avaz Twist Tower

Avaz Twist Tower is the tallest building in Sarajevo and offers a fantastic view of the city. More

Zmajevac

Zmajevac is located in the old part of town, above the neighborhood of Vratnik, and is considered one of... More

Forest Park Hum

Hum Forest Park is located to the southwest of the center of Sarajevo, just above the neighborhood of Pof... More

Crepoljsko

About 18 kilometers north of Sarajevo lie the gentle slopes of Sarajevo Ozren, which wrap around Cre... More

Studeni potok

The valley of Studeni Potok (stream), is located near the village of Umoljani, on the southern side of Bj... More

Trebević

It’s hard not to notice Trebević, with its distinctive peak towering over the south side of Sarajev... More

Babin Do

Babin Do is the largest ski area around Sarajevo and is located on the Olympic Mountain, Bjelašnic... More

Poljice

Poljice Plateau is the first place visitors encounter when they come to Jahorina Olympic Center. Poljice... More

Umoljani

The village of Umoljani, on Mount Bjelašnica, is about an hour’s drive from Sarajevo. More

Bjelašnica

The beauty of Mt. Bjelašnica, which is only 35 km from the center of Sarajevo, can be enjoyed thro... More

Čavljak

Čavljak is considered a very popular outing destination among Sarajevans. It is only ten kilometers from... More

Skakavac

The natural monument Skakavac takes in the area around Skakavac Waterfall, which is approximately 13 kilo... More