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

Ashkenazi Synagogue

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

Ali Pasha’s Mosque

Ali Pasha’s Mosque in Sarajevo is part of the vakuf (endowment) established by Hadim Ali Pasha, who... More

Baščaršija

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

Yellow Fortress

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

Vijećnica (City Hall)

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

Stećci

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

Sarajevo Meeting Of Cultures

“Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” is the message of an inlaid marker on Ferhadija St., near Gazi... 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

Historical Museum of BiH

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

Home of the Liberators Museum

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

National Gallery of BiH

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

Gazi Husrev Bey’s Library Museum

The Gazi Husrev Bey Library museum collection contains more than 1,200 items which are divided into five&... More

Alija Izetbegović Museum

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

Brusa Bezistan

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

Forest Park Hum

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

Zmajevac

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

Crepoljsko

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

Umoljani

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

Bukovik

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

Babin Do

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

Bijambare

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

Veliko Polje

Veliko Polje on Mt. Igman is a favorite picnic spot for Sarajevans, in winter and throughout th... More