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

Gazi Husrev Bey's Mosque

Gazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque, or Bey’s Mosque, as it is known locally, was built in the center of... More

Morića Han

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

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

Stećci

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

Sarajevo’s Old Clock Tower

Sarajevo’s clock tower is 30 meters high and it is believed that it was built in the 16th century. More

Vijećnica (City Hall)

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

The Congregational Church of the Holy Mother

The Congregational Church of the Holy Mother is the largest Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the la... More

Yellow Fortress

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

Museum Sarajevo 1878 - 1918

The Museum of Sarajevo 1878-1918 is an annex of the Museum of Sarajevo and its permanent exhibit shows Sa... More

Gallery 11/07/95

Gallery 11/07/95 is a memorial gallery whose aim is to preserve the memory of the Srebrenica tragedy and... More

Home of the Liberators Museum

The permanent exhibit entitled “Memorial Home of the Liberators of Žuč Hill” contains items f... More

Jewish Museum of BiH

The Jewish Museum of BiH is an annex of the Museum of Sarajevo and is housed in the Old Jewish Temple, wh... More

National Gallery of BiH

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

Sevdah Art House

Sevdah Art House is a museum dedicated to sevdalinka, traditional urban love songs, and the famous singer... More

National Museum of BiH

The National Museum of BiH was founded on February 1, 1888 and was first housed in a building next to the... More

Svrzo's House

Svrzo's House represents one of the most well-preserved examples of domestic architecture from the Ottoma... More

Museum of Literature & Performing Arts

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

Vidikovac

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

Zmajevac

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

Avaz Twist Tower

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

Forest Park Hum

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

Poljice

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

Trebević

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

Barice

The recreation area, Barice, is seven kilometers from the center of Sarajevo. More

Studeni potok

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

Bjelašnica

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

Lukomir

Lukomir – the last true Bosnian village – is about 50 kilometers from Sarajevo. The village i... More

Bukovik

At 1,532 meters above sea level, Bukovik is the highest peak of the mountain, Sarajevo's Ozren, which lie... More

Umoljani

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

Bijambare

The Bijambare protected area covers 497 hectares within the Sarajevo municipality of Ilijaš (about... More