Do you know the story about Sarajevo’s Spite house? It is a story about one house and much Bosnian stubbornness. “I was on the other side, but I crossed over here, out of spite” (“Bila sam na onoj strani, ali pređoh ‘vamo, iz inata”) is the sign at the entrance to this building. Today, the...Read More
A bezistan is a type of covered marketplace or bazaar that was historically found in the cities of the Ottoman Empire. There are currently two bezistans in Sarajevo. One is still a marketplace and the other is a museum. Gazi Husrev Bey’s bezistan in Sarajevo The Ottomans occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 15th century and Bosnia...Read More
If you stand on Baščaršija Square - the old part of the city of Sarajevo - and look up at the hillsides above Sarajevo, you will see the White Fortress. In this post, you will read how Sarajevo got its name thanks to this fortress and learn something about its history. In the Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian language,...Read More
A tekke is a place of worship where Dervishes (Sufis) gather, stay and perform religious ceremonies. Tekke in Blagaj is located at the source of the Buna River, not far from the center of Blagaj, near Mostar. Blagaj Tekke The landscape around tekke in Blagaj is captivating. Blagaj is a calming village near Mostar, the...Read More
If you come to Sarajevo, don't skip a visit to the Sarajevo cable car that leads to Trebević Mountain. The Trebević cable car is one of the symbols of the city of Sarajevo. South of the Old Town in Sarajevo is located Mount Trebević. Trebević has been the closest and one of the favorite picnic...Read More
The Sebilj in Sarajevo is an Ottoman-style wooden fountain in the center of Baščaršija Square. Today is one of the main symbols of Sarajevo. According to a legend, visitors who drink water from this fountain will return to Sarajevo someday. Sebilj is located in the very heart of the old part of the city of Sarajevo called Baščaršija. It is an...Read More
You have probably heard about the popular novel "The bridge on the Drina" by Ivo Andrić, for which he received the Nobel Prize for Literature. Well, today you will learn the history of the famous bridge which inspired Andrić to write his novel. Višegrad is a small town in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina at the...Read More
Bihać is a charming small city located on the banks of the Una River in northwest Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city lies on a spacious valley, which has been inhabited since the prehistoric period. The people of Bihać are particularly proud of the remains of the famous Illyrian Iapodes, who left behind many necropolises, stilt...Read More
The Sarajevo City Hall, called Vijećnica, is one of the symbols of Sarajevo and a place that tourists cannot avoid. In this post, you will read a short history of this magnificent building. Sarajevo is a city where east and west meet, a city that represents a meeting of civilizations. The City Hall is one...Read More
In the Balkans the idea of having fun and socializing necessarily involves food, drinks and music. Whether serene gatherings in the garden (known as akshamluk in Bosnia) or noisy and lively festivities accompanied by fast rhythms over both happy and sad lyrics the Balkans is rich with different traditions. Out of this manner of consorting...Read More
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