Bosnia and Herzegovina has beautiful rivers and springs. One of the most beautiful springs is the spring of the Bosna River. Vrelo Bosne Ilidža The Bosna River was first mentioned in 8 AD under the name Bathinus River. The Bosna River is 273 km long, 1-3 m deep (up to 10 m in eddies), and...Read More
If you ask Bosnians, one of the things they enjoy the most is traditional Bosnian coffee. Why is it like that? Bosnian Coffee The word kahva (coffee) (the words kafa and kava are also used) in the languages of the people of southeastern Europe came from the Turkish word kahve. At first, it was served...Read More
Do you know the story of the Sarajevo Haggadah? Read more about this remarkable manuscript in this post. The Sarajevo Haggadah The Sarajevo Haggadah is a Jewish manuscript illuminated codex, which originates from medieval Spain. It is considered one of the most beautiful books of its kind. The Haggadah is a Jewish text that sets forth the order...Read More
Did you know that Sarajevo had an electric tram before Vienna? Sarajevo was the first city in the Balkans and in Central Europe to have a tram. Tram in Sarajevo, 1901 A tram is a rail vehicle that travels on tramway tracks on public urban streets. The first tram in Sarajevo was put into service on New Year’s Day...Read More
Wilson’s Promenade is one of the most famous promenades in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The promenade stretches along the river Miljacka, on the right bank of the river. Wilson’s Promenade Name and history The route of the street was formed during the Austro-Hungarian era. The promenade was originally named Kalaj’s promenade, after...Read More
Did you know that Sarajevo hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1984? Sarajevo is surrounded by four Olympic mountains – Bjelašnica, Igman, Trebević, and Jahorina. Olympic Games in 1984 In 1984, Sarajevo became famous all over the world because of the Olympics. At that time Bjelašnica mountain hosted men’s downhill, Jahorina hosted women’s downhill, slalom,...Read More
Bijambare Speleological Area is a protected natural site located approximately 40 km northeast of Sarajevo, on the Sarajevo-Tuzla Highway. Bijambare caves Bijambare is a group of 8 caves between the settlements of Nišići and Krivajevići, in the area of Ilijaš municipality, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since it is located in the karst region, this area is...Read More
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
