Sarajevo in five essential plans
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina It is known by many as the "Jerusalem of Europe" due to its rich history, museums and religious heterogeneity.
sarajevo It had been the home of Bosnians, Croats and Serbs who, beyond tolerance, lived together during the seventies and eighties. Unfortunately, the 1992 war complicated their relationship.
Bosnia was one of the six republics that constituted the former Yugoslavia and after the declaration of its independence, the Bosnian-Serb army began a harsh campaign with the intention of creating the Greater Serbia , a conflict that lasted until nineteen ninety five.
The religious component was important, because each of the towns practiced a different confession inseparable from their identity. The Serbs are Orthodox Christians, the Croats are Catholics and the Bosnians are Muslims..
Through the streets of Baš?aršija
sarajevo is one of the main tourist attractions in the country, especially for its historic helmet , where there are many terraces, craft shops and a important cultural environment.
The city has managed to reinvent itself and its authenticity has not been lost, although scars can still be found on some buildings that serve as a reminder of what happened a few years ago.
Its streets somehow remind travelers of **the markets of beautiful Istanbul or the streets of elegant Vienna**. Bosnia received a great influence of the roman empire who ruled in the late 1400s and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire took control until the late 1800s.
Honoring its cultural diversity, mosques, cathedrals and synagogues they are located next to modern shopping malls. Pedestrian areas or parks are not lacking, it is an ideal city to explore on foot.
Sarajevo city from above
1. VISIT BASCARSIJA SQUARE
Without a doubt, the essential place to visit in Sarajevo is the Bascarsija Square located in the old bazaar. If you are going to meet someone in the Old Town area, they will most likely choose this place as a meeting point. In the central part of the square is the public fountain Sebilj what could be called "the fountain of pigeons" because it is surrounded by these birds anxiously waiting to receive food.
Bas?arsija Square
two. GET TO KNOW THE CHEKHOV KOVACI CEMETERY
In Sarajevo there are many cemeteries. One of the most famous is the Chekhov Kovaci , a sea of white tombstones where they rest 1487 policemen and soldiers who died during the war . At some times of the day it is easy to find some relatives who honor their loved ones.
Chekhov Kovaci Cemetery
3. ENJOY THE SUNSET IN THE YELLOW FORTRESS
Near the cemetery there is access to a hill known as "yellow fortress" from where you can see the area panoramically.
The Bosnians say that this is the most beautiful sunset in the city and many residents mingle with curious travelers to watch the show. On Ramadan days, some Muslims choose this place to break the fast after sunset.
Four. WALK ACROSS THE LATIN BRIDGE
The Latin bridge is another of the historical points . It is known because on its north side, in 1914, the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand , and his pregnant wife, were killed at the hands of Gavrilo Princip . His death triggered nothing less than the First World War.
Sarajevo's Latin Bridge
5. TRY A CEVAPI
It is not possible to leave Sarajevo without trying a Ćevapi , the favorite Balkan dish. It is a minced meat in the shape of a sausage that is served with fresh bread, raw onions and a sour cream known as kajmak . It's finger licking good.
One of the best places to try one is the restaurant Cevabdzinica Zeljo , located in one of the alleys of the old neighborhood (specifically, at 19 Kundurdžiluk Street) .
Another good place, with a family atmosphere, is ** Ćevabdžinica Petica Ferhatović ** (at 29 Bravadžiluk Street) . It's finger licking good.
?evapi, the favorite Balkan dish