Neighbourhood
Bascarsija
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo's old Ottoman bazaar quarter, with coppersmiths, coffee houses and cobbled lanes.
Viewpoint · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Yellow Bastion
An old fortress terrace above the bazaar with a classic view of Sarajevo's rooftops and minarets.
Free to enter about 40 min
For storytellers
Why Yellow Bastion matters
Walk uphill from the old town and you reach this stone bastion, where locals gather at sunset. The view takes in the red roofs, minarets and the hills closing in around the valley. During Ramadan, a cannon is traditionally fired from this area at sunset. Bring a snack, sit on the wall and watch the evening light.
Talking points
- It gives a rooftop view across the old town.
- Locals come at sunset.
- A short uphill walk from the bazaar.
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