Do you know the story about Sarajevo’s Spite house? It is a story about one house and much Bosnian stubbornness. Sarajevo’s Spite house (Inat kuća) “I was on the other side, but I crossed over here, out of spite” (“Bila sam na onoj strani, ali pređoh ‘vamo, iz inata”) is the sign at the entrance...Read More
Latin bridge is a bridge from the Ottoman era over the Miljacka River. There are many bridges on the Miljacka River, but this one has an interesting history. It is also known as the bridge near which the Austrian heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand was killed, which started the First World War. Latin bridge in...Read More
A bezistan is a type of covered marketplace or bazaar that was historically found in the cities of the Ottoman Empire. There are currently two bezistans in Sarajevo. One is still a marketplace and the other is a museum. Gazi Husrev Bey’s bezistan in Sarajevo The Ottomans occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 15th century and Bosnia...Read More
The White Fortress, located on a hill with a spectacular view of Sarajevo and its surrounds, is one of five fortresses built as part of the defensive wall enclosing the old town of Vratnik. The White Fortress, which guards the Sarajevo Valley's eastern entrance, is thought to have gotten its name from the white rocks...Read More
The Old Bridge in Mostar dates back to the 16th century and has a rich history. The bridge can be considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of its time. Old Bridge Mostar The old bridge crosses the river Neretva and connects the two parts of the city. The old bridge stood for 427 years until it...Read More
The Tekke (khanqah, dervish dwelling), located at the Buna River's headwaters, was and still is a location for dervish Zikr praise-chanting three nights a week. It was constructed on the site of a former Bogomil sanctuary, about which history has no accurate or preserved information. It has been discovered and established through archaeological research that...Read More
We believe that your goal is to enjoy travel, but also not to fall into tourist traps. In this post, we bring you our ways to avoid tourist traps. Sarajevo There are many ways you can avoid tourist traps. Some of them are: 1. Do your research The best way to never fell into a...Read More
The initial Trebević cable car, or funicular, because it was called by more seasoned Sarajevans, was operational from May 3, 1959, and it was one of the foremost recognizable images of BiH’s capital. The 2,100 meter-long framework associated Bistrik, on the cleared outside of the Miljacka, to Mt. Trebević, “the lungs of Sarajevo” and the...Read More
Your visit to Sarajevo would not be complete without trying some of the famous traditional dishes. The old part of the city – Baščaršija is known as a part of the city where you can try different specialties of traditional cuisine. Although some of the most famous Bosnian dishes are meat, don’t worry, if you...Read More
There used to be hundreds of sebiljs (kiosk-shaped open wellsprings) in Sarajevo, but nowadays the final one is found in Baščaršija Square, where it serves as a major image of the city. The beginnings of these wellsprings can be followed back to the Middle Eastern Promontory and the custom of building seabirds was brought to...Read More
