Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian streets and wooded hills in Bosnia and Herzegovina's friendly, great-value capital. Here's what Sarajevo is like, when to go and how long to stay.
Bosnia and Herzegovina isn't in the EU and uses the convertible mark, not the euro. Direct flights from the UK are limited, so check the timetable before you book.
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May, June, September and October are the best months, warm enough to sit out in the cafés and explore the hills, without the summer crowds. July and August are hot and busier, and the Sarajevo Film Festival fills the city in August. Winter is cold, often snowy, with skiing on the nearby Olympic mountains.
The old Ottoman bazaar, with copper workshops, the Sebilj fountain, mosques and little places serving ćevapi and Bosnian coffee.
The old stone bridge near the spot where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot in 1914. A small museum on the corner tells the story.
The striking striped city hall, burned in the 1992 siege and since restored, with an exhibition on the city's history.
A short climb from the old town to the best view over the city, especially at sunset.
The museum at the end of the tunnel dug under the airport runway during the siege, the city's lifeline to the outside world. Tours run from town.
A cable car up Mount Trebević, with forest walks and the old 1984 Olympic bobsleigh track covered in graffiti.
The famous Old Bridge and Ottoman old town, with stops at Blagaj and Počitelj on the way. Tours and trains run from Sarajevo.
Wizz Air has flown direct from London Luton, so check the current timetable. Otherwise connect through Vienna, Istanbul or another hub.
Check the latest FCDO travel advice before you go. Stay on marked paths in the countryside, as landmines remain in some rural areas.
Two or three days covers the old town, the history and a cable car ride. Add a day for Mostar.
No. Food, coffee and getting around are good value compared with most European capitals.
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