The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is definitely not the city that comes to mind when looking for vacation options. However, experts say that Sarajevo is one of the few underrated European capitals. According to Eurochange analysts, Sarajevo can become one of the best vacation destinations this year.
Among the advantages are affordability, accessibility, ancient history, and the absence of crowds of tourists. The details about the city were provided by the Express . Sarajevo is known as the "Jerusalem of Europe".
It is one of the few places where you can visit a mosque, Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, and synagogue on the same street. The city is located in a valley in the middle of the forested Dinaric Alps. Sarajevo is surrounded by hills and mountains, the highest of which are Treskavica (2088 m), Belashnitsa (2067 m), Jahorina (1913 m) and Trebevic (1627 m).
The landscape here is very picturesque, with narrow streets and houses located on the hillsides. The Miliacka River flows through the town, which flows into the larger Bosna River. The climate is temperate continental, with Mediterranean influence from the south.
Winters are snowy, with snow cover lasting on average from mid-November to early April. Due to the proximity of the Adriatic Sea, autumn is warmer than spring. "The unique combination of cultural influences means not only a diversity of architecture but also an incredible gastronomic flavor, which is a mixture of Turkish, European, and Bosnian dishes," s.
