50 Sarajevo Pictures that Will Inspire You to Visit Sarajevo

I bet you have seen before many Sarajevo pictures that made you curious about the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is one of the most unique cities in Europe, where East meets West (literally, you have the sign on the street telling you where exactly it happens), with the multicultural past and tragic history.

Thanks to the location, with mountains around, there are many great Sarajevo viewpoints that offer some amazing photo opportunities. But there are more places where you can take beautiful Sarajevo pictures.

Today I will share with you my favorite Sarajevo photo location and most Instagrammable places in Sarajevo. And who knows, maybe these pictures will inspire you to visit Sarajevo soon.

Where to take the best Sarajevo pictures

The city gives so many opportunities to take great Sarajevo pictures.

In and around the old part – Baščaršija – you will find picturesque spots around every second corner and even a random residential street can look pretty on your photos. If you are a fan of street photography (I’m still learning) you will find Sarajevo photography heaven – there is always something going on, especially in Baščaršija.

Below you can find my favorite photo locations in Sarajevo, in no particular order. But I’m sure you will find some other places that will steal your heart too.

All the Sarajevo viewpoints (you can find the best ones here), but especially Yellow Bastion. The best time to take pictures from there is around the sunset when the whole city is covered in the soft yellow light.

Čajdžinica Džirlo teahouse on Kovači street, on the way to Yellow Bastion, one of the most charming places you will find in Sarajevo

Streets of Baščaršija, especially Kazandžiluk where you can find numerous craftsmen shops and see local craftsmen at work

Baščaršija Square, so-called “Pigeon Square”, with the 18th-century wooden fountain Sebilj in the middle. This is one of the most picturesque places in Sarajevo

Vijećnica – the town hall. Badly destroyed during the Sarajevo siege, it was beautifully restored and today has one of the most stunning interiors in the city. There is an entrance fee, 10 BAM, but it’s definitely worth the money.

Pivnica HS – the restaurant located in the local brewery with a beautiful interior, a testimony to the previous tavern founded in this place at the beginning of the 20th century.

Inat kuća – a traditional Bosniak house, built on the bank of Miliacka river.

Numerous random streets around Sarajevo, especially those going up. You need to wander aimlessly around to find your favorite ones.

Latin Bridge – the Ottoman bridge in the center of Sarajevo, the place where World War I has started.

Morića Han – the 16th-century inn with a charming courtyard and picturesque carpet shop

Cafes in Baščaršija – located in tiny buildings from Ottoman times, with small tables and stools. My favorite one was “Andar”, set in a former shoemaker shop and referring to its tradition. When going for a coffee in Sarajevo be sure to order Bosniak coffee, it’s served in beautiful sets that always look good on the pictures.

“Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” sign – the symbolic place where Eastern and Western cultures meet. When looking on Ferhadija street you will see grand architecture from the times of Austria-Hungary, on the opposite side, on Saraci street there are lower Ottoman houses.

Main pedestrian streets in the Old Town – Ferhadija and Saraci.

Strossmayerova street with the best view of the Catholic cathedral.

Trg oslobođenja – Alija Izetbegović – the large square with the Orthodox cathedral, you will find there local men playing chess.

Eternal Flame and Marsala Tita street – lined with beautiful architecture from Austria-Hungary times. Pay attention to all the details on the houses, they are beautiful.

Zlatna ribica – probably the craziest cafe/pub in Sarajevo, with the insane interior.

Funky Festina Lente bridge and the beautiful building of The Academy of Fine Arts.