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10 Instagram spots around Sarajevo
Sarajevo’s old bazaar, riverside bridges and hillside viewpoint offer distinct ways to photograph the city. These stops use public streets, squares and visitor spaces.
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Sebilj Fountain
The wooden Sebilj fountain stands on Baščaršija Square. From the square, frame the fountain with the surrounding façades and leave space for people passing.
Search Google MapsKazandžiluk Street
Kazandžiluk is the coppersmiths’ street in the old bazaar. Photograph a row of workshops from the public lane and ask before including people or their work.
Search Google MapsSarajevo City Hall
Vijećnica stands beside the Miljacka near the old bazaar. Photograph its patterned exterior from a public pavement and include the building’s arched windows.
Search Google MapsŠeher-Ćehaja Bridge
Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge crosses the Miljacka near City Hall. From the paved riverside sidewalk, frame its stone arches above the water.
Search Google MapsLatin Bridge
Latin Bridge crosses the Miljacka beside the old town. From the riverside sidewalk, look for the two round openings above its central piers and make them the focus of a side view.
Search Google MapsGazi Husrev-beg Mosque
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is part of the old bazaar. Photograph the exterior from Sarači Street and keep the entrance clear for worshippers.
Search Google MapsSarajevo Clock Tower
The clock tower stands next to the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque. From the public street nearby, choose a vertical frame for its stone shaft and clock face.
Search Google MapsSacred Heart Cathedral
Sarajevo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral faces a public square. Frame its façade from the square and treat the war memorial in the paving with respect.
Search Google MapsAtmejdan Music Pavilion
Atmejdan Park sits beside the Miljacka between Latin Bridge and Ćumurija Bridge. Photograph the music pavilion from a park path with trees framing the structure.
Search Google MapsYellow Fortress
The Yellow Fortress viewpoint overlooks Sarajevo’s old town. Photograph the panorama from the visitor area, use the paved approach and stay away from edges.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo, top attractions
- Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo, Ottoman Sarajevo
- Tourism Association of Canton Sarajevo, Austro-Hungarian Sarajevo
- City of Sarajevo, streets and squares
- Municipality of Stari Grad, Ferhadija and cathedral square reconstruction
- University of Sarajevo, visitor guide
- UK Foreign Office, Bosnia and Herzegovina safety advice
- Ahmet Hadrović, Ottoman-era bridges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, architectural study