Austro-Hungarian Sarajevo

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was a monarchic union that existed for 51 years and dissolved in 1918. The realm included Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with several other European countries. Explore the city’s Austro-Hungarian heritage, including the Presidential Palace and the Town Hall.

• Address:

  Ferhadija Street, Sarajevo

• More info:

  Various sites in and around the centre

Bascarsija

Sarajevo's historic downtown area, the Bascarsija, is a must-visit maze of winding alleys and wooden shop fronts. It contains some of the city's finest architectural monuments, along with a multitude of traditional cafés with outdoor seating. Look out for bargains on copper ware.

• Address:

  Bascarsija, Sarajevo

Gallery 11/07/95

This compact gallery packs the stories of hundreds of broken lives, detailing the narratives of Srebrenica massacre victims via photographs and documentary movies. To fully grasp the scale of the little-known disaster that shook the country, make time for a visit (audio guide recommended).

• Web:

  www.galerija110795.ba

• Address:

  Trg fra Grge Martica 2/III, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 953-170

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am-10pm

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a religious monument still in operation, located in the heart of Sarajevo's historic Bascarsija district. The building is a fine example of Ottoman architecture, and its well-kept courtyard is an inviting oasis of tranquility in the city's busy historic center.

• Address:

  Saraci 8, Sarajevo

• Phone:

  +387 33 573 151

Latin Bridge

The bridge itself might not be the city's main landmark, but the events that unfolded here almost a century ago in 1914 led to the beginning of WWI. See the exact location where Franz Ferdinand (the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne) and his wife Sofia were assassinated on that decisive day.

• Address:

  Obala Kulina Bana, Sarajevo

Mount Trebević

Mount Trebević offers great hiking trails, climbing opportunities and a beautiful lookout for a stunning view over Sarajevo. To spend time in nature and find that perfect secluded spot for a picnic or relaxation, grab your bag and hiking boots and head for an adventure on Mount Trebević.