What to See in Sarajevo: Landmarks by District

October 29, 2026

The centre of Sarajevo is a strip about two kilometres long, with the Ottoman quarter at the eastern end and Austro-Hungarian streets to the west. This guide goes district by district. Prices are in convertible marks (BAM), and some desks only take cash.

Ottoman quarter: Baščaršija

The bazaar dates to 1462 and is centred on the Sebilj, a timber fountain from 1891. Morića Han, built in 1551, is the last Ottoman caravanserai left in the city, and Kazandžiluk is the lane of coppersmiths.

The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, begun in 1530, has a domed hall, a courtyard fountain and a clock tower that follows lunar time. Entry is 3 BAM with an English-speaking guide. From 1 April to 31 October the visiting windows are 09:00 to 12:00, 14:30 to 16:00 and 17:30 to 19:00. From 31 October to 1 April the mosque opens only 09:00 to 11:00. It closes at prayer times, and modest dress is expected. Details are at begovadzamija.ba .

Where the two empires meet

On Ferhadija a marked line in the paving divides the Ottoman streets from the Habsburg ones. West of it, the Sacred Heart Cathedral from 1889 and the Eternal Flame, lit in 1946, stand close together.

Riverside: Vijećnica and the bridges

The City Hall, finished in 1896, held the national library until shelling destroyed it on 25 August 1992. It reopened in 2014. The atrium and an exhibition on its rebuilding are open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with an adult ticket of about 10 BAM; see vijecnica.ba .

A few minutes west, the Latin Bridge of 1798 crosses the Miljacka. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place on the nearby corner on 28 June 1914. The Museum of Sarajevo 1878 to 1918 is opposite, with weekday hours of about 10:00 to 16:00 and a ticket of about 4 BAM.

Museum district

The National Museum on Zmaja od Bosne has pavilions around a botanical garden. Adults pay about 20 BAM, and the museum is closed on Mondays. A dedicated room holds the Sarajevo Haggadah, shown only at limited times.

Remembering the siege

Zmaja od Bosne was known as Sniper Alley between 1992 and 1996, when the city was under siege. Red resin marks the spots on pavements where civilians were killed by shells. These Sarajevo Roses are memorials, so please do not stand or pose on them. The Tunnel Museum and Galerija 11/07/95 are described on the attraction tours page .

Views from the hills

Mount Trebević is reached by cable car from Bistrik. Mines from the 1990s remain on slopes and in woods beyond the signed routes, so stay on paved and marked paths.

Guided options

For a guided look at the central sights, Sarajevo sightseeing lists current options.