Category: Balkan cities

Bosnia’s historic capital is where east and west quite literally meet at a compass inscribed on the pavement in the old town. You’ll find this fusion everywhere - in its architecture, food and language.  Adorned by the pine forested Dinaric Alps encircling it, there’s more to this bustling Balkan city than first meets the eye. Think tumbling white water rapids, ski runs, hiking trails… and you’re halfway there.  If you’re joining us on our 7 day multi-activity holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you’ll get a chance to explore Sarajevo before we whisk you away to raft the Neretva River and make pottery in Visoko.  Sarajevo old town You could easily while away a day in this cobbled maze alone. Home to stunning places of worship such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Sacred Heart Cathedral, there’s something at every turn inside Sarajevo's Ottoman old quarter.  Baščaršija (the old bazaar), fronted by the famous Sebilj Fountain, isn’t short of treasures to pick up for souvenirs. It's also a great spot for feeding the pigeons (our kids loved doing this). While there, follow the sound of metal being bashed to Kazandžiluk Street where coppersmiths have made and sold coffee sets, plates and other crafts for centuries.  Don’t miss the intricately designed frontage of the Town Hall which was built by the Austro-Hungarians. It’s best admired from the opposite side of the Miljacka River, which you can reach by crossing the Latin Bridge. Hungry? You won’t be short of places to try ćevapi, the national dish and popular lunch for Bosnians on the go. This hearty all-in-one meal consists of grilled mincemeat sausages stuffed inside a pitta bread with chopped onions - simple, yet delicious. It can be found all over the Balkans and each country will have its own spin on it,