Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits.
The Sarajevo Canton, containing the city of Sarajevo and nearby municipalities, is home to 413,593 inhabitants. Located within the greater Sarajevo valley of Bosnia, it is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of the Balkans, a region of Southeastern Europe.
Worth seeing
With the exception of the Tunnel Museum and the Bosna spring, all landmarks are in or within walking distance of Old Town. Several walking tours are available, a free/tip based walking tour starts every day at 10:30 at the crossing of Gazi Husrev begova street and Mula Mustafa Baseskija street (address: Velika Avlija 14) and covers most of the Baščaršija (takes two hours).
Things to do
Cable car (From Franjevačka south of the river, a short walk over the river from the City Hall.). Mon–Tue 10:00–20:00; Wed–Sun 09:00–20:00. Restored in 2018, this cable car runs up to the former 60 Ski Station. The area boasts views, hilltop strolls, and a decent cafè. However, the ride could be considered a bit overpriced. Forest paths lead to the Pino Hotel (accessible by road, e.g.
Where to eat
It is said in Bosnia that some people eat to be able to drink, others eat to be able to live and work, but true Bosnians work and live to eat. A lot of attention is devoted to the preparation and consumption of food in Sarajevo. Gastronomy in the city was developed under Eastern and Western influences, and Bosnian cuisine focuses on local produce like meat, vegetables, fruits and dairy products.
Getting around Sarajevo the local way
- Get aroundPaper tickets can still be purchased from drivers and digital ones can be refiled at GRAS kiosks, including: Kiosk Dobrinja terminal, Kiosk Otoka (trolleybus terminal), Kiosk Baščaršija, Kiosk Baščaršija Current fares are as follows: Single ticket (tram, trolleybus, bus, or minibus): 2.20 KM, Day ticket: 7.10 KM, Ten-day ticket: 50.00 KM Public transport is free of charge for school-age children and university students.
From Wikivoyage: Sarajevo, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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