From old towns and remarkable bridges to sacred places and natural wonders, find the stops that make your Balkan journey your own.
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Sarajevo
The Museum of Optical Illusions in Sarajevo is a unique interactive attraction located in the heart of the city, at Skenderija 28, in one of the oldest restored buildings in Sarajevo. Spread across three floors and…
Sarajevo
The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the oldest and most important museum institution in the country, set at Marijin Dvor in Sarajevo. Founded in 1888, in its grand building it keeps a vast cultural and…
Sarajevo
The National Theatre Sarajevo is the central theatre institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded in the early 20th century, it hosts numerous plays, operas, and ballets. It is an important part of Sarajevo's…
Sarajevo
The Old Orthodox Church in Sarajevo is one of the oldest and most valuable cultural and historical monuments in the city, dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Located not far from Baščaršija, at the…
Sarajevo
Baščaršija is not a museum but a living city within a city, a pulse Sarajevo has never lost. Built in the 15th century when Isa-beg Ishaković established the first inn and lined up shops around it, this old bazaar…
Sarajevo
The Olympic bobsleigh track on Trebević is one of the most striking legacies of Sarajevo's 1984 Olympics and today a unique tourist attraction that draws visitors from across the region. Built for the XIV Winter…
Sarajevo
The Olympic Museum in Sarajevo is one of the most moving and inspiring places this city has to offer. Located in the magnificent Mandić Villa from 1903, a work by the renowned architect Karlo Paržik, the museum…
Sarajevo
The Roman Bridge is one of the most picturesque old bridges near Sarajevo, set at Plandište by Ilidža, its seven stone arches spanning the river Bosna. Despite its name, the bridge dates from the Ottoman period – it…
Sarajevo
Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica) is the most opulent building of Austro-Hungarian Sarajevo and one of the city's most recognisable symbols. It stands by the Miljacka, near Baščaršija, built in the pseudo-Moorish style…
Sarajevo
Sebilj is an oriental wooden fountain-kiosk in the heart of Sarajevo's Baščaršija and by far the city's most recognisable symbol. It stands on Baščaršija Square, popularly called "Pigeon Square" for the many pigeons…
Sarajevo
Step into the 18th century and discover Svrzina kuća, the finest jewel of Ottoman architecture in Sarajevo. This former residence of the Glođo and Svrzo families perfectly captures the spirit of times gone by through…
Sarajevo
The Tunnel of Hope, also known as Tunnel D-B, is one of Sarajevo's most striking memorial complexes and is today managed by the Sarajevo Memorial Centre. The tunnel was dug in 1993 beneath the runway of Sarajevo's…
Sarajevo
At the point where the main promenades of Titova and Ferhadija meet, a flame burns that defies time. The Eternal Flame, a masterpiece by architect Juraj Neidhardt, has stood since 1946 as a reminder of the strength of…
Sarajevo
Bijela Tabija is one of Sarajevo's most imposing fortresses, set on the eastern height of the Sarajevo valley, above the Vratnik Old Town. It takes its name from the white limestone from which it was built.…
Sarajevo
The Yellow Fortress (Žuta tabija) is one of Sarajevo's most beloved viewpoints, set on the Jekovac cliff above the Vratnik old town – which is why it is also known as the Jekovac Bastion. It takes its name from the…
