Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Safety rating
- 7.8/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September brings warm, pleasant weather, while winter draws skiers to the nearby Olympic mountains of Bjelašnica and Jahorina.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Bosnia's evocative capital is where East meets West, blending Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian facades, and Orthodox, Catholic, and Muslim landmarks within a few blocks. Sarajevo's resilient spirit, café culture, and poignant war history make it one of Europe's most moving cities.
Top attractions
Visit Baščaršija bazaar, the Latin Bridge where WWI was sparked, the Tunnel of Hope museum, and Sebilj fountain.
Getting around
Vintage trams and trolleybuses crisscross the city, and the historic Baščaršija quarter is best explored on foot.