Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo

This is Sarajevo— Half city, half cemetery. Most of its landmarks are tied to war: Bullet-riddled walls, blood-red roses scattered on the streets. Continuous rain casts an even gloomier shadow over this sorrowful city. The closer you get, the more you appreciate the preciousness of peace. 🕊️ Currency Exchange 💰: Exchange points are available at the airport entrance and in the old town downtown. Some shops in the city accept euros directly. SIM Card ☎️: You can buy European cards online—one card works in Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia. Transportation 🚗: Take tram 103 from the airport to the city center (Latin Bridge). Fare: 1.8 BAM. Most attractions in Sarajevo are within walking distance. Food 🍽️: 1️⃣ A hand-made pizza place halfway up the Yellow Fortress hill, next to the cemetery, serves delicious pizza. 2️⃣ Crvena Jabuka Gastro Market (Marindvor Mall, 2nd floor): A self-service buffet with diverse options and great prices—highly recommended! 3️⃣ Cejf Café: Offers local-style snacks and drinks. Attractions 🎫: 1️⃣ Yellow Fortress: A vast cemetery with a breathtaking view from the hilltop. The ruins of a cliffside defensive wall are perfect for sunset watching. 2️⃣ Eternal Flame: A flame that has burned since 1946, commemorating soldiers and civilians who died in WWII. 3️⃣ Latin Bridge: The site where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, sparking WWI. 4️⃣ Sarajevo’s Romeo and Juliet: The young couple is buried in the Lion Cemetery (Groblje Lav), section M6 (accessible via navigation). 5️⃣ Sebilj Fountain: Located near the old town in the city center, surrounded by pigeons, souvenir shops, and cafés. 6️⃣ Gallery 11/07/95: A highly recommended war history museum with impactful videos and images. Audio guides in Chinese are available. 7️⃣ Baščaršija: A pedestrian street in the old town, surrounded by cultural landmarks and bustling with activity. #BosniaTravel #BosniaAndHerzegovina #Sarajevo 🌹