Sarajevo International Airport 11 min
Latin Bridge (10 min) Ottoman-era stone bridge near the site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's 1914 assassination. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (13 min) Completed in 1532, the country's largest mosque is one of the main Ottoman complexes in the Balkans. Sacred Heart Cathedral (13 min) Ornate, 19th-century Gothic-style Catholic church with a marble altar, murals & stained glass. Vrelo Bosne (17 min) Picturesque woodland park featuring a spring & pool, the source of the River Bosna, plus cafes. Sarajevska žičara (13 min) Cable car to forested Trebević mountain for sweeping views & hikes along old Olympic bobsled tracks. Trebević (29 min) 5,338-ft. mountain used for events in the 1984 Winter Olympics, with hiking trails & scenic vistas. Sarajevo City Hall (11 min) Originally built in the late 1800s, this grand national monument hosts government events & concerts. Sarajevo Tunnel (17 min) Small military-history museum at the site of a storied Bosnian War–era underground tunnel. Avaz Twist Tower (6 min) Tower with businesses, a 35th-floor coffee bar n& a 36th-floor observation deck for panoramic views. History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (6 min) Founded in 1945, the museum offers history exhibits & a research library, plus a gift shop & a cafe. Igman (47 min) This 1,510-m. limestone plateau offers skiing, biking & hiking, plus war memorials. Sebilj (12 min) Landmark wooden fountain built in the 18th century & resembling an ornate kiosk. Skakavac Waterfall (44 min) Water cascades from a dramatic rock mountain in natural forested surroundings with a wooden bridge. Baščaršija (12 min) Dating back to the 1400s, this bustling market offers dining & shopping amid cultural landmarks. The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina (7 min) Established in 1888, this history museum features cultural artifacts, exhibits & a botanical garden. |