Old Town & History Walk
Baščaršija, Latin Bridge, coffee ritual.
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Sarajevo
Where East meets West — an Ottoman bazaar beside Austro-Hungarian avenues, on the corner where one shot started World War I.
- Metro population
- 420,000
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Region
- Europe
Overview
Why visit Sarajevo
Sarajevo is Europe's most unusual capital: within one block you pass an Ottoman bazaar of copper craftsmen, a mosque, a Catholic cathedral, an Orthodox church and a synagogue — the 'Jerusalem of Europe.'
History pivots on a street corner: the Latin Bridge's north end is where Gavrilo Princip shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, tipping Europe into WWI. The 1990s siege — 1,425 days, the longest in modern history — is remembered at the Tunnel of Hope museum.
Speed's 2024 tour streamed from Sarajevo. The city today is famously welcoming — Baščaršija's lanes serve Bosnian coffee in copper sets, ćevapi grills scent the air, and the 1984 Olympic mountains still ring the valley.
Things to do
Top things to book in Sarajevo
Popular tours and tickets. Compare prices and book ahead to skip the lines.
Tunnel & Siege Tour
The war tunnel and siege story.
Olympic Mountains
Trebević cable car and mountain views.
Mostar Day Trip
The famous bridge and Herzegovina.
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Fun facts
Things you didn't know about Sarajevo
- 01
Where East Meets West
The Ferhadija line literally marks where Ottoman architecture hands off to Austro-Hungarian.
- 02
The Shot That Started Wwi
Princip's assassination of Franz Ferdinand happened at the Latin Bridge in 1914.
- 03
The Longest Siege
The 1992–95 siege lasted 1,425 days — the Tunnel of Hope museum preserves the lifeline under the airport.
- 04
Four Faiths, One Block
Mosque, cathedral, Orthodox church and synagogue stand within a few hundred metres.
- 05
Copper Street
Kazandžiluk lane's coppersmiths have hammered coffee sets for five centuries.
- 06
Olympic City
Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics — the bobsled track remains as graffiti concrete.
- 07
Bosnian Coffee
Coffee is served in a džezva with rahat lokum — a ritual, not a drink.
- 08
Sebilj
The wooden fountain in the bazaar square is the city's symbol — drinking it means you'll return.
- 09
The Avaz Tower
The twisted skyscraper marks the postwar rebuild's ambition.
- 10
Coldest Legacy
Abandoned Olympic venues became poignant ruins — now partly restored for visitors.
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FAQ
Quick answers about Sarajevo
Where is Sarajevo located?
Sarajevo is in Bosnia And Herzegovina, in Europe.
What is the population of Sarajevo?
The greater Sarajevo area is home to about 420,000 people.
What is Sarajevo famous for?
Sarajevo is famous for the Ottoman Baščaršija bazaar, the WWI assassination corner, war tunnels, and coffee culture where East meets West.
Did IShowSpeed stream from Sarajevo?
Yes — IShowSpeed streamed from Sarajevo on his 2024 Europe tour. See his full world tour map.
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