Sights · 30 of the best in Sarajevo
Baščaršija
The heart of old Sarajevo
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About Baščaršija
Baščaršija, founded in the 15th century, was the commercial heart of Ottoman Sarajevo, with each street named after the craft practised there: Kazandžiluk for coppersmiths, Sarači for saddlers, Bravadžiluk for locksmiths. It is still full of small shops, workshops, cafés and grills, and pigeons gather around the Sebilj on the main square.
Why it's on our list
- Ottoman bazaar
- Crafts and coppersmiths
- Ćevapi and coffee
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Baščaršija before you go.