Bascarsija

I am looking for any current advice or knowledge of the Bascarsija area of Sarajevo. I would like to know if it is a safe area to stay, and any local attractions. I visited this area over ten years ago, during the postwar reconstruction, so I know that it must be very different now. I will be staying at a hotel in this area around 22 May for a few days, and I look forward to some sightseeing and shopping.

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Hi.

It%26#39;s generally a safe area, as almost any other in Sarajevo. There are many local attractions, like Sebilj, bezistan, mosques, churches, museums, National Library, restaurants, coffee houses, etc. I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll be very very surprised. Sarajevo has changed a lot in these ten years, I%26#39;d say you%26#39;ll probably see it as a completely different town shining a completely new beauty. :)

One thing that hasn%26#39;t changed is hospitality, so one you%26#39;re on the spot, you can ask people about their favorite spots and must-see attractions.

I%26#39;m curious, why are you comming back? Work or pleasure?

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Hi, we just stayed there for a few nights a couple of weeks ago, and we loved it. We found it completely safe, even wandering around and heading back to our hotel after midnight-no problems whatsoever. There are lots and lots of shops selling jewellery, leather goods, brass coffee sets etc. We spent our days just wandering around, checking out the sights-mosques, churches, old buildings etc, browsing the shops, and stopping for a drink or snack in all the cafes. You will enjoy it!