Discover Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Guide
Overview
Sarajevo is true cosmopolitan city, also called European Jerusalem. We will introduce You to the main Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav spots, and You will be delighted with its stunning history, delicious food and hospitable people!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Certified guide
- Bottle of water
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The starting point is in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures”.
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Stop 2
Gazi Husrev-Bey's mosque was build in 1530/31 in Early Istanbul style and it is the central building of Gazy Husrev-bey's waqf (charitable foundation). Dome of the mosque is 23m high and minaret is 45m. The largest historical mosque in B&H and it is the first mosque in the world to be illuminated by electricity.
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Stop 3
Morica Han (caravanserai) was originally built in 1551 and belongs to Gazi Husrev-bey's endowment (wakf). It burned down 1957 and it was restored 1971-74. It had 44 guest rooms accommodation up to 300 people and 70 horses. Morica Han is the only surviving caravanserai in Sarajevo.
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Stop 4
The Sebilj is Neo-Ottoman stone-and-wood fountain in the center of Bascarsia. The first Sebilj was built by Mehmed Pasa Kukavica in 1753 but it was relocated by Austrian architect Alexander Wittek in 1891. Location around Sebilj is also called "Square of Pigeons".
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Stop 5
Sarajevo's famous coppersmith street.
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Stop 6
Most representative building from Austro-Hungarian period, completed in 1896. Famous example of Neo-Moorish architecture inspired by Islamic art in Span and North Africa.
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Stop 7
Emperor's Mosque was the first mosque built in Sarajevo by Isa-bey.
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Stop 8
Place that changed the world is located right next to the famous Latin Bridge. Learn about the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie
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Stop 9
Learn about Bezistan (covered bazaar) that was build in the same time as Taslihan- stone inn which was destroyed during Austro-Hungarian period.
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Stop 10
The Congregational Church of Holy Mother built in Ottoman period is the largest orthodox church in Sarajevo.
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Stop 11
The cathedral of the Sacred Hearth of Jesus was one of the first major European-style buildings in Sarajevo
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Stop 12
Old Jewish Temple also known as Sephardic Synagogue is the first and oldest synagogue built in Sarajevo.
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Stop 13
Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures is where East meats West and a location from which we can truly see uniqueness of Sarajevo.
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Stop 14
We finish the tour in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
The starting point is in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures”.
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End Point
The starting point is in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures”.
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
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• Dress code is smart casual
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