Baščaršija
The old Ottoman bazaar of the 15th century, with the wooden Sebilj fountain in Pigeon Square, Coppersmiths' Street, and restaurants serving aromatic grilled meat.
Baščaršija means 'main market.' It took shape in 1462 when the city was founded, and it is still a craft district of low wooden houses and stone-paved lanes. At its centre, in Pigeon Square, stands the wooden Sebilj fountain from 1753. Legend says that anyone who drinks from it will one day return to Sarajevo. Coppersmiths' Street (Kazandžiluk) rings with the sound of hammers, where you can buy handmade copper coffee pots. Nearby are many restaurants serving ćevapi (we recommend Željo and Ferhatović), burek shops, and Bosnian coffee houses. Free to visit. Take tram lines 1 or 3 to the Baščaršija stop. Note that the place gets crowded in peak season, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day; shops approx. 09:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Morića Han
- Old Orthodox Church
- Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica)
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Emperor's Mosque
- Latin Bridge & Museum Sarajevo 1878–1918
- Svrzo's House
- Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina