- Address: Baščaršija, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
East-European Jerusalem - a name Sarajevo received from many travelers from all over the world for the fact that it perfectly combines the eastern and western architecture in its appearance.
Pigeon Square - a favorite among tourists in Sarajevo
In the historical center of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bashcharshyya Square stretches, which many guidebooks call differently. For example, the area of Sebil (because of the same ancient beautiful fountain) or Pigeon Square (because of the many pigeons gathering on it).
The official name of this site is Bashcharshyya - comes from the Turkish "Bash", meaning "main". The square was built in 1462, when the Sarajevo settlement itself appeared. A few centuries later, in the center of Pigeon Square, Sebil was erected - a luxurious fountain made of wood with a blue dome. In 1852, it was destroyed by fire in a fire, it was only restored by the end of the 19th century. Now the fountain that resembles the gazebo, Sebil attracts thousands of guests from Sarajevo and its inhabitants. There is a popular belief: to go back to the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you need to drink water from this fountain.
What to see on Pigeon Square in Sarajevo?
Pigeon Square is a favorite among tourists among other attractions of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Such popularity was gained not only because of its central position in the city and the beautiful ancient fountain. It is clock tower and Gazi Khusrev Bey mosque built in 1530, cafes and a souvenir bazaar with a unique oriental flavor. Travelers buy from local craftsmen metal bracelets, trays with ornamentation, large dishes, shawls made of wool, pitchers, carpets. By the way, along the trading rows sit not only sellers, but also artisans. In front of tourists, they create souvenir production.
After shopping and visiting the cafe, travelers necessarily go to the Sebel fountain, which is literally surrounded by pigeons. In Islam, which in Bosnia and Herzegovina has become one of the major religions, this bird is considered sacred. Feeding pigeons - one of the favorite entertainment for tourists in Sarajevo, who came to the area of Bashchariya.
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