Step into the heart of Sarajevo’s old town with a stroll through Baščaršija, the city’s historic bazaar and cultural soul. Built in the 15th century during the Ottoman era, Baščaršija is a vibrant maze of cobbled streets, traditional craft shops, and aromatic eateries. You’ll find artisans hammering copper, baklava sweet shops, and the scent of freshly brewed Bosnian coffee wafting from cozy cafés.

Located in the heart of Sarajevo's Baščaršija district, the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque stands as the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Commissioned by Gazi Husrev-beg, the Ottoman governor of Bosnia, and completed in 1531, it was designed by the esteemed architect Adžem Esir Ali, a Persian from Tabriz

The Latin Bridge is a historic Ottoman-era bridge spanning the Miljacka River in Sarajevo. Originally constructed in the 16th century, it was rebuilt in 1798 following flood damage. In the 20th century, it became internationally renowned as the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, an event that precipitated the outbreak of World War I.

Head to Balkantina, a cozy culinary studio in Baščaršija, where a local expert will teach you how to make pita from scratch. Stretch the dough, choose your favorite fillings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch paired with Bosnian yogurt or Herzegovinian wine. Includes storytelling, local music, and insights into Bosnia’s rich food culture.