City Quarter, Mosque, Fountain, Market

Baščaršija is an old Ottoman bazaar and the historic heart of Sarajevo. It is not a single monument, but a series of pedestrianised streets full of cafés, small eateries, mosques, shops and craft workshops that are still in operation. [btn "View hotels in the centre of Sarajevo" https://www.booking.com/city/ba/sarajevo.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sarajevo-bascarsija] It is the most visited part of Sarajevo, and you cannot avoid the shops…

Historic Bridge, Museum

Latinska čuprija, or the Latin Bridge, is one of Sarajevo’s most famous landmarks. The stone bridge itself, spanning the River Miljack, is relatively small, but it was in its immediate vicinity that Gavrilo Princip shot and killed the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Franz Ferdinand d’Este, and his wife Sophie. [btn "View hotels in the centre of Sarajevo" https://www.booking.com/city/ba/sarajevo.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sarajevo-latinska…

Library, Historic building, Town Hall

The colourful Vijećnica, standing on the banks of the River Miljacka, is one of Sarajevo’s most striking buildings. It is often still referred to as the National Library, but today it once again serves primarily as a town hall, a reception venue and an exhibition hall. The building was constructed between 1892 and 1896 in a pseudo-Moorish style inspired by Islamic architecture from Spain and North Africa. The initial design was created by…

Lookout, Fortress

Žuta tabija, or the Yellow Bastion, is one of the best free viewpoints over Sarajevo. The Old Town lies directly below you, and beyond its rooftops you can see practically the whole of Sarajevo, nestled amongst the surrounding mountains. If you only want to visit one viewpoint within walking distance of Baščaršija, choose Žuta tabija. The fortification itself is small, and the main reason to visit is the view. [btn "View hotels in the centre…

Synagogue

The Ashkenazi Synagogue on the banks of the Miljacka River is the only synagogue in Sarajevo that is still in use today. It serves the local Jewish community, but is also open to visitors on weekdays. The building was completed in 1902 to a design by the architect Karel Pařík. From the outside, it features a pseudo-Moorish façade and four corner domes; inside, there is a richly decorated prayer hall with a gallery. Do not confuse it with the…

Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the seat of the Archbishop of Vrhbosna. Compared to the grand European cathedrals, it has a rather intimate feel, but its light and pleasantly understated interior is well worth a brief visit. It was built between 1884 and 1889 to a design by the architect Josip Vancaš. Inside, be sure to note the colourful stained-glass windows, the painted…