6 of the best · Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
New Developments in Sarajevo
A city rebuilding with confidence: a new tram line, a skyline of glass towers at Marijin Dvor, a City Hall restored to its striped glory and a cable car back on Trebević. Described factually by status; we do not publish prices.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Sarajevo
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Insiders' picks
Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know Sarajevo from Baščaršija to Marijin Dvor.
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Canton Sarajevo & the EBRD
The tram to Hrasnica
Sarajevo’s first new tram line in decades, extending the network from Ilidža to Hrasnica, opened in 2026.
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The highest view
Avaz Twist Tower
One of the tallest buildings in the Balkans, with an observation deck at about 170 metres.
Tešanjska 24aExplore View on map
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The pseudo-Moorish jewel
Vijećnica (City Hall)
The striped pseudo-Moorish City Hall of 1896, burned in 1992 and beautifully restored in 2014.
Obala Kulina bana bbExplore View on map
The full list: New Developments, A–Z
Transport 2
New and rebuilt lines.
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Canton Sarajevo & the EBRD
The tram to Hrasnica
Sarajevo’s first new tram line in decades, extending the network from Ilidža to Hrasnica, opened in 2026.
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Up to the Olympic mountain
Trebević Cable Car
The cable car from Bistrik to Mount Trebević, rebuilt and reopened in 2018, with views over the whole city.
The new skyline 2
Marijin Dvor’s towers.
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The highest view
Avaz Twist Tower
One of the tallest buildings in the Balkans, with an observation deck at about 170 metres.
Tešanjska 24aExplore View on map
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The big mall
Sarajevo City Center
A large modern mall at Marijin Dvor, with international brands, a supermarket and cafés.
Vrbanja 1Explore View on map
Restored landmarks 2
Rebuilt after the war.
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Looping footbridge
Festina Lente Bridge
A looping footbridge across the Miljacka between the Academy of Fine Arts and Radićeva.
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The pseudo-Moorish jewel
Vijećnica (City Hall)
The striped pseudo-Moorish City Hall of 1896, burned in 1992 and beautifully restored in 2014.
Obala Kulina bana bbExplore View on map
Projects are described factually by status. Check each project’s official website for the latest; we do not publish prices or investment advice.
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