Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan as it opens. This 16th-century covered market is designed like a mosque and is the perfect place to start your morning with a quiet stroll through the craftsmanship shops.
09:45
Walk to Petica Ferhatović for lunch. It is a popular spot serving fresh beef ćevapi in a spacious setting where waitresses wear traditional Bosnian dresses.
10:30
Make your way up to the Yellow Fortress. This small bastion has been rebuilt several times, with the latest renovation in 1998. It is a pleasant spot to picnic and gaze over the city.
11:45
End your visit with a coffee at Ministry of Ćejf. Enjoy a great espresso or karak coffee and some cake in this well-run café.
Local tip
The Bezistan is best visited in the morning to avoid the midday crowds. Petica Ferhatović is busy, so be prepared for a short wait or enjoy the spacious seating.
Check before you go
- Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan is open Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00 and Su 10:00-19:00.
- Petica Ferhatović is open Mo-Su 08:00-23:00.
- Ministry of Ćejf is open Mo-Sa 10:00-16:30, so plan to finish your coffee before it closes.
Worth knowing
- Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan is open at 09:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Ministry of Ćejf is open at 11:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sarajevo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).