Things to see in Bosnia and Herzegovina

410 places worth seeing in Bosnia and Herzegovina on an illustrated map: Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, Stari Most, stechak, Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge Historic bridge from 1577 over the Drina river, a protected .
Stari Most The original bridge built by the Turks in 1566 was destroyed in 1993, but rebuilt in 2004. The bridge is the highlight of Mostar and is a .
stechak A , comprising of 28 sites mainly located in the south-eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, though some are in Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia. Ab
Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium Multi-purpose arena built for the 1984 Winter Olympics, capacity 34,500, it's now the home ground of FK Sarajevo. They play in the top tier
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque Beautiful medieval mosque at the heart of Old Town. Non-Muslims welcome, but dress appropriately and respect prayer times. It was built in 1
Avaz Twist Tower The easiest way to orient yourself in the city is to look for this distinctive 176 m twisted tower, completed in 2008, and hosting the media
Ferhat Pasha Mosque This example of Islamic 16th century architecture was built during the time of the Ottoman rule. Built in 1579 it has a central fountain cal
Latin Bridge Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated on this bridge on 28 June 1914, sparking the beginning of World W
Cathedral of Jesus' Heart The largest Christian cathedral in Bosnia, and the seat of Archbishop of Vrhbosna. It was built in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a
Emperor's Mosque This is the oldest mosque in Sarajevo, the first one to be built in 1457 after the Ottomans occupied the city. It is the largest single-subd
National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina Static displays of the natural and human history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including an exhibition of traditional Turkish-style homes of Sa
Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo The Cathedral is the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans. It is dedicated to the nativity of t
Karadzozbey Mosque Ottoman mosque built in 1557; central mosque of Mostar.
War Childhood Museum Opened in 2017, the museum has personal belongings on display that illustrate the experience of a childhood during the Siege of Sarajevo. An
Sarajevo Tunnel Sarajevo was besieged and bombarded from 1992, and by 1993 the blockade was total. Serb forces seized the airport, but handed it over to UN
Sarajevo City Hall Iconic pseudo-Moorish revival style building in Sarajevo, constructed between 1892 and 1894 under Austro-Hungarian occupation of the city. I
Ali Pasha's Mosque The mosque was constructed during 1560–61 as a vakıf (legacy or perpetual endowment) of Sofu Hadım Ali Pasha, the Ottoman former governor of
Sarajevo Synagogue The Old then the New Temples were for the Sephardic congregation, so the Ashkenazi synagogue (nowadays the only functioning synagogue in Sar
Old Jewish Cemetery, Sarajevo The cemetery lies on the slopes of Trebević mountain in the Kovačići district of southern Sarajevo. It is one of the largest Jewish cemeteri
Sarajevo National Theatre The National Theatre has a regular programme of plays, concerts and opera. It was built in 1899 as a "Gentlemen's Club" by Czech architect K
Stadion Grbavica This is the home ground (capacity 16,000) of FK Željezničar Sarajevo, who likewise play in the top tier Liga 12.
Šargan Eight Once part of Belgrade-Sarajevo railway, now it's heritage railway mainly for tourists. It runs from Mokra Gora to Šargan Vitasi station (Zla
Ferhadija Mosque The mosque is named after Ferhad Bey Vukovic Desisalic, a Bosnian Sanyak Bey, who had the mosque built in 1562. Archaeological research into
Sebilj Pseudo-Ottoman wooden fountain in the middle of an open square in the old town of Sarajevo. It was built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica in 1753, a
Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Memorial complex in Srebrenica to honour the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide.
Skakavac Waterfall Waterfall 12 km north of the city, above the Nahorevo Village. At 98 m in height, it is among the tallest waterfalls in Europe. Located in a
Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure Built in 1887, the 1969 earthquake levelled the church. The current cathedral was built in 1974.
Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church Also known as the Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel (Cyrillic: црква св. Арханђела Михаила и Гаврила) is a Serbian Orthodox
Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina The museum was founded 70 years ago, but heavily damaged by shelling during the war and still in a perpetual state of disrepair. The exhibit
Banski Dvor In the centre of the city. Built in the 1930s. A concert hall and gallery. This is the main cultural centre placed in the city centre
Bijambare Bijambare Speleological Area is a protected natural site located northeast of Sarajevo on Sarajevo-Olovo Highway (approximately 40 km from S
Despić House A dependency of the Sarajevo City Museum, constructed in several stages during different periods, the oldest parts dating back to the 17th c
Festina lente A 38 m long pedestrian bridge over the Miljacka, opened in 2012, with an unusual loop in the middle. Seats in the loop invite travellers to
Clock Tower of Sarajevo The clock tower, at 30 metres, is the tallest in Bosnia, and dates back to the 17th century when it was constructed by Gazi Husrev-beg next
Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge Built in 1585/1586 and survived major damage from flooding in 1619, 1629, 1843 and 1880, but was repaired each time. When the Miljacka River
Pliva Waterfall This is the waterfall where the Pliva River meets the Vrbas River. Scenic view points can be accessed on both sides of the waterfall (the so
Eternal Flame Memorial Memorial site designed by architect Juraj Neidhardt, commemorating the victims of World War II with an eternal flame and inscription. The me
Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918 Small museum in a 1551 Ottoman silk shop, tracing Sarajevo's development from prehistory through Roman, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and modern
Štrbački buk The park's tallest waterfall, at 25 metres, straddles the Croatian/Bosnian border on the Una River. There is a small ~400-metre-long trail f
Goat's Bridge Architecturally interesting bridge at the historic Eastern entrance into the city.
Saint Joseph's Church Roman Catholic church with 3 bells designed by Karel Pařík in a Romanesque Revival style, funded by Pope Pius XI. Construction began in 1936
Old Synagogue in Sarajevo This is housed in the Old Temple (Il kal vjezu) or Grand Temple (Il kal Grandi) built in 1581 for the Sephardic settlers. It's a three-nave
Svrzo's House Part of the Sarajevo City Museum, Svrzo's House shows the living conditions of a Muslim family at the end of the 17th century. The house was
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Sarajevo Roman Catholic church in Gothic Revival style, built 1912-14 on the site of previous versions. The current interior dates from 1960s, with w
Church of the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox church designed by Alexander Deroko and built in 1940 in Byzantine Revival style. It was originally planned to be built in Split, o
Plandište Bridge in Ilidža Crossing the Bosna River at the historic Western entrance into the city. It is the only preserved stone bridge over the Bosna River, and con
Tašlihan Tašlihan served as one of the three stone caravanserais in Sarajevo (the others being the Morića Han and Kolobara Han), the name literally t
Brusa bezistan Small museum in a 1551 Ottoman silk shop, tracing Sarajevo's development from prehistory through Roman, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and modern
St. Jacob church (Međugorje) Church building in Čitluk, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ars Aevi Museum for contemporary art, formed during the war as a "resistance of culture". It has 130 works by notable artists such as Italian painter

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