Sarajevo is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital and a city where Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Yugoslav and modern influences meet.

Top Things to See

• Baščaršija and Sebilj Fountain
• Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque complex
• Latin Bridge
• Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica)
• Tunnel of Hope Museum
• Yellow Fortress
• Trebević and its surrounding viewpoints

Food in Sarajevo

Try ćevapi, burek, sogan-dolma and Bosnian coffee. Traditional restaurants and cafés are concentrated around the old town.

Getting Around

Central Sarajevo can be explored on foot, while trams, buses and taxis help connect wider areas. Check current public transport information before travel.

How Many Days?

Two or three full days can cover the main central sights. Add time for museums, mountain views or a nearby day trip.

Read our Bosnia and Herzegovina guide, food guide and budget guide.

Official Sarajevo tourism information

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