Location: Sarajevo
Top Things to do in Sarajevo
The 10 Best Things to Do in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina's fascinating capital Sarajevo nestles among dramatic peaks, a bustling and welcoming city. War took its toll, with the 1992-1996 siege hitting hard. But the lively, diverse, museum-rich city has been almost entirely reconstructed. Don't miss Bijambare caves, set in thick forests and amid lakes to the north of the city, or Bosna Springs, from which the country takes its name. Site of 1984's Winter Olympics, Sarajevo offers spectacular skiing on Mount Bjelasnica Jahorina.
Restaurants in Sarajevo
1. War Childhood Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 254 reviews
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 Brandyshire - Portland, OR
This new museum is a must. Dedicated to showing how children survive during wartime, the exhibit contains toys, clothing, and written memories from children who lived through the Bosnian conflict of the 1990's. Although there are some happy memories, be prepared to be heartbroken.
2. Gallery 11/07/95
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
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 opyss88
My friends and I saw the sign for the exhibit as we passed the Cathedral. I have visited multiple museums and Exhibitions that provide insight to difficult topics, but this one was the smallest I have visited. For its size it packed an amazing range of emotions and information, mainly narrative, into the experience. I was deeply touched. We had to leave mainly because the gallery was closing but upon exiting we were greeted by the mastermind behind the entire thing, Tarik Samarah! He shook our hand and asked if we had questions! The staff and Tarik are clearly devoted to this project and I hope to see it continue to thrive.
3. Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995
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5 based on 230 reviews
Museum of crimes against humanity and genocide has a rich archive materials and offers a multidisciplinary approach to research and understanding of events in B&H in 1992-1995 period.The concent includes:Archive and Exhibition of the ICTY,Crimes against humanity,Concentration camps,Crimes against children,Mass graves,Genocide in Srebrenica,Video testimonies of victims, Documentary movies
Reviewed By DJRix007 - Beijing, China
This museum seems a logical and essential response to the horrors experienced in Bosnia and Herzegovina some twenty years ago. The displays are informative and they provide a range of perspectives: from the individual, to the national and the international. It holds little back in graphically outlining the crimes committed. The focus on the justice process gives a visit a sense of hope.
4. Bascarsija
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
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 kLoFer
You walk past western architecture and than you enter this old city market built in Ottoman times (Eastern architecture) with plenty of all kind of shops, restaurants, cafes and historic monuments. All pedestrian zone. Quite an experience :)
5. Vrelo Bosne
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4.5 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By mzmirak - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Beautiful place little bit out side of Sarajevo, lot of groups going there and it is great for spending a weekend out in nature. Restaurant there is complete disaster so avoid it but nature is truly beautiful and it is great place to spend a day with friends or family.
6. Sarajevo City Hall
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4.5 based on 527 reviews
Reviewed By feckerdoc - Wolverhampton
One of the most fascinating buildings that I have had the privilege to visit. Apart from the stunning architecture, there is an excellent, and easily missed, exhibition in the basement.
7. Sarajevo War Tunnel
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By RiMel2021
Very moving to see how people fought to survive in an impossible situation. Worth the trip from the city centre.
8. Svrzo House
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By leahmacun - Zagreb, Croatia
In this small historical complex there is not much to see, as most rooms are practically empty or look pretty much the same, but nevertheless it's good to learn how people used to live before the influence of the West and the usage of standard western furniture.
9. Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By jenedc2016 - Santa Rosa, California
The Luge and Bonsled Run from the 1984 Winter Olympics have become one of the most famous and photographed sites of Sarajevo and with good reason. It is a unique monument to visit, which one may explore from end to end, walking (or for the daring, bicycling, etc.) down it. Much of it is covered in graffiti, adding to the interest and the almost surreal quality of seeing such a large and derelict facility snaking its way through the lush Forests of Trebevic mountain. I first heard of Sarajevo as a kid watching the 1984 Winter Olympics and I watched the boblsed and luge events, then I followed the events of the siege and war in the 1990s with great sadness as a student, making this site particularly moving. It is a must-see place, therefore, on many levels and for many reasons.
10. The Yellow Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By jenedc2016 - Santa Rosa, California
This is one of the old Ottoman bastions overlooking the city in the Vratnik area above Baščaršija. It provides wonderful views but in a peaceful, relaxed place with a cafe in a garden-like setting within the stone ramparts. There are trees ans shade and one can sit and linger over a drink whilst gazing across the beautiful setting of Sarajevo.
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