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Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan

The guide was updated: 2023-10-27

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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Address: Gazi Husrev-Begova Street, Sarajevo

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Bascarsija

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.

Pijaca Markale

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 past.

City Center

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 throughout.

Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan

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.

Ferhadija Pedestrian Street

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 new.

Baklava Shop

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 gifts.

Špajz

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 souvenirs.

Kalajdzisalihovic Design

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 Europe.

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