Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan

Shopping

Sarajevo has everything to offer the discerning shopaholic – be it traditional craftwork, the latest high street fashions, or simply markets in which to meander. Whatever your shopping needs, be sure to leave room in your luggage for the gifts you’ll undoubtedly take home. Start your shopping spree in the Bascarsija area - a maze of shopping streets in the old town. Specific crafts are located together, so if you want a nice piece of gold jewellery, then Gazi-Husrev Bey Street will cater to your needs, while in Kazandziluk Street you’ll be able to find that copper Turkish coffee set you've always wanted. For Western-style, high street fashions and boutiques, Fernandina street and its environs are where you want to head.

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Bascarsija

If you’re looking for handcrafted gifts, markets or antiquities then make a beeline for the Bascarsija area. Among its myriad of winding alleys and wooden shop fronts you’ll find an array of beautifully crafted goods at amazing prices. Metal utensils are a focal point. …

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Pijaca Markale

What once was the scene of a deadly attack (the market was targeted during the Siege of Sarajevo) now functions as a fruit and vegetable market. The horrendous events of the past are still commemorated in the back wall of the market and serve as reminder of Sarajevo's turbulent …

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City Center

The newest addition to the Sarajevo shopping scene, the City Center Mall is a bright and shiny modern shopping mall with a large variety of shops and boutiques (local and international) contained inside. There are quite a few restaurants and cafés spread …

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Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan

Housed inside a beautiful, centuries-old stone building, Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan is a market that sells a variety of different goods with an emphasis on jewelry and leather items. Apart from those one will find clothing, accessories, and local souvenirs. …

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Ferhadija Pedestrian Street

Walk along Ferhadija Street, the part of Sarajevo that still preserves some Austro-Hungarian heritage in its architecture. Lined with shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés, the street is both a busy modern shopping area that flows organically from the old part of town into the …

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Baklava Shop

A sweet contested by several countries (Bosnia being only one of those laying claim to its creation), baklava is a pastry made with filo dough, drenched in honey syrup and often containing nuts. Choose from multiple varieties on sale - boxes make for perfect …

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Špajz

Špajz is a store that gathers items made by small producers from all over the country. It's specialty is organic, additive-free and eco-friendly merchandise. Some items on sale include edibles (produce, honey and cheeses), herbal products (teas and cosmetics) and …

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Kalajdzisalihovic Design

If it’s a pair of Turkish-style slippers or mules is what you’re looking for, then try Ahmed Kalajdzisalihovic’s design shop. This establishment's business dates back to 1822, and its beautifully adorned footwear is nowadays exported throughout …

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