The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Sarajevo Canton, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

February 18, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina including Galerija 11/07/95, Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995, War Childhood Museum, Svrzo House, Sarajevo War Tunnel, Avaz Twist Tower, Bascarsija, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Vrelo Bosne, Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain).
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1. Galerija 11/07/95

Trg fra Grge Martica 2/III, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 33 953-170 [email protected] http://www.galerija110795.ba
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5.0 based on 1,597 reviews

Galerija 11/07/95

The first Memorial gallery in Bosnia and Herzegovina - exhibition place aiming to preserve the memory on Srebrenica tragedy and 8372 persons who tragically lost their lives. Through a wide range of multimedia content - images, maps, audio and video materials, the Gallery aims to offer its visitors the documentary and artistic interpretation of the events that took place during July 1995 in Srebrenica.

Reviewed By MitziMarmot - Casper, United States

This small museum does an excellent job of showing man's inhumanity to man during the war in the 1990s. The audio guide is necessary in order to understand the poignant photographs displayed. Be sure to budget enough time to sit through the entire series of videos being shown. The stories of the wives and mothers are heartbreaking.

2. Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995

Saliha Hadzihuseinovica Muvekita 11 First floor, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 62 467 764 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Muzej-zlo%C4%8Dina-protiv-%C4%8Dovje%C4%8Dnosti-i-genocida-1992-1995-623472434492685/
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5.0 based on 457 reviews

Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995

The Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide 1992 – 1995 was founded in July 2016 as an initiative to sustain the memory of all the victims of the war that lasted from 1992- 1995. The founders of the museum themselves are victims who survived the war. Together with young people they have made the museum a reality and keep it working. The museum exhibit contains a variety of photos and personal items that hold the stories of the war victims. The museum staff has given their best to transfer those stories into written pieces that proudly stand next to every item. In order to make the visit more authentic and realistic, the museum presents simulations of a mass grave and solitary confinement. Keeping the memory alive is an important factor in avoiding genocides and massacres in the future. History is something we must remember!

Reviewed By stormwave_audio - Lisbon, Portugal

First of all - prepare to read... a lot. Every single piece has a backstory and some items, even though they might seem simple can have quite lengthy, heavily heartbreaking ones. You won't come out the same person you entered after getting close to all the stories described in this museum. Make sure to write how you feel in the room full of post it notes from patrons from all around the world.

3. War Childhood Museum

Logavina 32, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 33 535-558 [email protected] http://warchildhood.org/museum
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5.0 based on 480 reviews

War Childhood Museum

The War Childhood Museum opened in Sarajevo in January 2017. The Museum‘s collection contains a number of personal belongings, stories, audio and video testimonies, photographs, letters, drawings and other documents offering valuable insight into the unique experience of growing up in wartime. The 2018 Council of Europe Museum Prize – one of the most prestigious awards in the museum industry – has been awarded to the War Childhood Museum under the European Museum of the Year scheme.

Reviewed By AmmarSarajevo - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

As someone who is born in Sarajevo and spent childhood in Sarajevo during the war, I must say that this museum is fascinating and unique, both for people in Sarajevo and tourists. All stories in the museum are unique, some sad some funny, but great describe everyday life of children in war period. And that life wasn't easy. Staff is great and very helpful. The museum is very close to the old city. I recommend for everyone to come and visit it.

4. Svrzo House

Glodina 8, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 33 535-264 http://www.muzejsarajeva.ba/
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Svrzo House

Reviewed By martyncymro - Coimbra, Portugal

I found this visit to a well preserved house extremely interesting. Each room has an information board outside, and each room is well presented. There are also store rooms and courtyard to be seen. It's a bit of a trek uphill to get here, but the War Children Museum is close nearby and the 2 attractions could be combined. Recommended.

5. Sarajevo War Tunnel

Tuneli 1 Ilidža - Donji Kotorac, Sarajevo 71210 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 33 778-672 http://tunelspasa.ba/
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4.5 based on 2,338 reviews

Sarajevo War Tunnel

Reviewed By joknees - Sydney, Australia

After reading alot about the Seige in Sarajevo I really wanted to visit this place and I certainly wasn't disappointed. From the second you arrive walking past the original house with bullet holes and continue inside to watch the documentaries and then see the tunnel itself is incredible. The entrance fee is 10BAM and we'll worth it. There is lots to see and learn here. It is quite small compared to other places, but it gives you a real sense of the struggle that the Sarajevo locals faced during the siege.

6. Avaz Twist Tower

Tesanjska 24a Avaz Twist Tower, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 33 281-350 [email protected] http://www.avaztwisttower.ba
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4.5 based on 322 reviews

Avaz Twist Tower

Avaz Twist Tower is the highest skyscraper in the Balkan region of Europe. The tower is the headquarters of "Dnevni avaz", the most circulated and most read newspapers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Avaz Twist Tower features high-speed panoramic elevators, which climb to the top of 36th floor, that offers an outside observatory from where you can see the whole Sarajevo. The tower is open from 7am - 11pm every day.

Reviewed By brianpU5205DI - New York City, United States

Cheap, stunning views. Bring your mobile. Then enjoy coffee and a snack before heading back. Only big surprise is that the tower seems rather disconnected from the heart of the city.

7. Bascarsija

Bascarsija, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 61 245 622 [email protected] http://bascarsija.info
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4.5 based on 3,002 reviews

Bascarsija

Bascarsija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Bascarsija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isakovic founded the town. The word Bascarsija derives from the Turkish language. The word "bas" which is "bas" in Turkish literally means "head", in some contexts however also "primary", "main", "capital" and "carsija" which is "carsi" in Turkish means "bazaar" or "market". Due to the large fire in the 19th century, today Bascarsija is half the size that it once was. Bascarsija is located on the north bank of the river Miljacka, in the municipality of Stari Grad. On Bascarsija there are several important historic buildings, such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and sahat-kula. Today Bascarsija is the major tourist attraction of Sarajevo.

Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia

We had a wonderful stay in Sarajevo, for almost a month, before a sudden departure, (due to covid-19), the highlight of the city is definitely, the old neighbourhood, we spent most of our time here just walking the alleyways, enjoying the food, (which is amazing) and the coffee houses, (a wonderful experience) we highly recommend starting a visit, with a free walking tour of the old town to get your boots on the ground. Our faves: Cock tower and bakery, (Pekara Imaret loacated within the courtyard), Bosna eatery Baklava coffee shop

8. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Saraci 8, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina +387 33 573-151 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/BosniaTouristGuide/
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4.5 based on 663 reviews

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Gazi Husrev-beg's mosque was built in first half of sixteenth century by Gazi Husrev-beg, Bosnian Governor (sandzakbeg) and grandson of Sultan Bajezit II. It is one of the most monumental mosques built in the Ottoman period and is the center of religious life of Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mosque is the part of vaqf (foundation) established by Gazi Husrev beg, which is still the heart of the old town of Sarajevo. During the Siege of Sarajevo in Bosnian war the vaqf complex was fired by more than thousand grenades but, thanks to its solid structure and two meter thick walls, the mosque survived. After the war it was thoroughly repaired using the original ornaments found on the walls.

Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia

This would have to be one of the centre points of the old town especially on Friday, (pray day), when It seems all worshippers of Sarajevo congregate here, (still nice to be in the area, as there is a real vibe) . Any other day we would recommend the tourist/visitor to visit, the courtyard and interior, as it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia, its pretty hard to miss.

9. Vrelo Bosne

71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina http://www.zppks.ba
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4.5 based on 686 reviews

Vrelo Bosne

Reviewed By Worldtravelerjl91

I had a wonderful time in Vrelo Bosne, it is very quiet, the water is so clean and nature is marvelous there. You can relax and forget all your problems while listening to the sounds of nature. Really Incredible. The restaurant is not the best, but nature compensates everything. Love it!!!

10. Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain)

Bascarsija square, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
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4.5 based on 522 reviews

Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain)

Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia

Located within the bazaar, stands this ornate gazebo style fountain, basically the central part of the old town, every visitor will end up here at some point, makes for awesome piccies with the pigeons in flight, one thing though be-aware of pick pockets, they are like lions, looking for a stray gazelle, that has left the pack.

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