Must see places if you decide to visit Sarajevo
Baščaršija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city.
Baščaršija
Baščaršija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isaković founded the town. The word Baščaršija derives from the Turkish language. The word "baš" which is "baş" in Turkish literally means "head", in some contexts however also "primary", "main", "capital" and "čaršija" which is "çarşı" in Turkish means "bazaar" or "market". In the mid 15th century when the city, in its present incarnation, was founded the market was two thirds bigger than it is now and it crossed the river, branching out in all directions.