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Without a doubt, the most valuable piece in the collection of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Sarajevo Haggadah. More
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
Architecture, Religious, Historical, National Treasure
Franjevačka 6, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Religious, Historical, National Treasure When the original Church of St. Anthony was built in 1882, it was the only Catholic church in Sarajevo and it was here that the Archbishop of Sarajevo, Josip Štadler, served until the completion of the Cathedral of Jesus&rs... More
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure, The Bridges of Sarajevo
Obala Kulina bana bb, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure, The Bridges of Sarajevo A ledger from 1541 makes the first mention of a bridge located on the spot where the Latin Bridge is found today, stating that it was built by one sarač (leather worker) named Husein, the son of Širmed. More
Architecture, Religious, Historical, War related, National Treasure
Kovačići, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Religious, Historical, War related, National Treasure The Old Jewish Cemetery, which is located in Kovačići, is one of the largest Jewish sacral complexes in Europe. More
Architecture, Religious, Historical, National Treasure
Mula Mustafe Bašeskije 59, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Religious, Historical, National Treasure The Old Orthodox Church in Sarajevo, which is dedicated to Archangels Michael and Gabriel, is one of Sarajevo’s oldest houses of worship. More
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure
Obala Kulina bana 1, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure Vijećnica is the most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo during Austro-Hungarian occupation and serves as a symbol of the meeting of world civilizations. More
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure
Maršala Tita, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure Vječna Vatra is a memorial to those who liberated Sarajevo during World War II and was first unveiled during a commemorative event held on April 6, 1946 for the first anniversary of the liberation of Sarajevo. More
Architecture, Historical, National Treasure
Poddžebhana, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, National Treasure The White Fortress, which is situated atop a hill that offers a fantastic view of Sarajevo and its surroundings, is one of the five fortifications that were built as part of the defensive wall around the old town of Vratnik. More
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure
Jekovac, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, War related, National Treasure The Yellow Fortress is one of the fortifications that made up the defensive wall of the old town, Vratnik. Since it is positioned up on Jekovac Cliff, it is also known as Jekovac Fortress. More
Architecture, Religious, Historical, National Treasure
Veliki Alifakovac, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Religious, Historical, National Treasure Alifakovac Cemetery is found in the neighborhood of the same name on the left bank of the Miljacka River. More
Architecture, Historical, National Treasure
Alije Đerzeleza, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, National Treasure The Alija Đerzelez complex is a prime example of 17th century Ottoman residential architecture in Sarajevo. More
Attraction
Mis Irbina 2, Sarajevo | Map
Attraction Sarajevo’s oldest cinema, Apolo, was first opened on September 21, 1912 by Albert Wetz, who had a construction company, and Paulina Walits. More
Architecture, The Bridges of Sarajevo
Wilson's Promenade, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, The Bridges of Sarajevo The Ars Aevi pedestrian bridge connects the banks of the Miljacka River near the National Museum and the Historical Museum of BiH. This is also where the Ars Aevi Museum of Modern Art is set to be built by 2018. More
Architecture, Religious, Historical
Obala Isa-bega Ishakovića, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Religious, Historical Bakr-Baba’s Mosque is located next to the At Mejdan archaeological park in the Old Town, on the left bank of the Miljacka River, just a bit east of Ćumurija Bridge. More
Architecture, Historical, War related
Trg BiH 1, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, War related The BiH Parliament building, which is located at Trg Bosne i Herzegovine in the Sarajevo neighborhood of Marijin Dvor, is a monumental structure and is representative of modern architecture. More
Architecture, Historical, National Treasure
Maršala Tita 16, Sarajevo | Map
Architecture, Historical, National Treasure National Government Building I was built between 1884 and 1886, and designed by Josip Vancaš. It was the first state administrative building constructed during the period of Austro-Hungarian rule in BiH, and stands as one o... More
