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32 What to see Morica Han B-4, Saraci 77. Morica Han dates from 1551 and is the best preserved inn in Sarajevo. Its beautiful cobbled courtyard is surrounded by old stables and store houses and lodging rooms upstairs. Now home to a restaurant and a youth organisation. There is also a carpet shop with stacks of rugs where stables used to be. You‘re free to stroll around, have a coffee or something to eat, or buy a beautiful carpet. National Library B-4, Mustaj-pasin mejdan, tel. (+387) 33 275 301, fax (+387) 33 218 431, nubbih@ nub.ba, www.nub.ba. The National Library, once the town hall and now called Vijecnica, was constructed by Alexander Wittek in 1896. On 25 August 1992 a shell fired from the lines of the Serbian forces besieging Sarajevo wiped out a large part of the Bosnian literary heritage that was kept in the building - over two million books and documents went up in flames. As the plaque outside cautions, ‘Do not forget, remember and warn!’ Restoration work is still ongoing and Vijecnica is almost entirely boarded-up, although a stroll around the outside of this battered but still beautiful building is well worth the walk and art exhibitions are held from time to time in the shattered interior. Orthodox Cathedral B-4, Zelenih Beretki bb. Inside the large, wonderfully cool and calming interior of the Church of the Most Holy Mother of God, which dates from 1868, are large iconostases holding icons made in Russia, installed here by Russian masons sent by Tsar Alexander II. As a proof of religious tolerance, Sultan Abdul Aziz, and the Prince of Serbia donated 500 gold ducats towards the construction of the building. Serb forces shot up their own church during the war and the Greek government is now involved in helping restore the damage. Once you feel that you’ve soaked up enough of the spiritual you can wander outside this imposing multi-domed, pale mustard-colored building and watch the men playing chess on the giant board just outside on the square. Orthodox Cathedral Get ready to haggle Orthodox Church B-4, Mula Mustafe Bašeskije 59. Sitting between the mosques is the ancient Serbian Orthodox church of St. Michael the Archangel, which dates from medieval times: the foundations and the unusual arcade structures are even early Christian, from the 5th and 6th century. A tad unprepossessing outside, the interior is beautiful with gilded icons and a balcony lit by candles and low light, and the scent of incense in the air. Inside glass cases are a few anatomical relics of saints such as bones. The current structure that dates from 1740 was ironically badly damaged by Serb shells during the siege. Sebilj B-4, . If you are already wondering how soon you can make a return visit to Sarajevo take a drink from the public fountain in Sebilj square and, according to local legend, you won’t stay away for long. Built in 1891 from a design by Czech architect Alexander Wittek, the stone and timber Moorish-style fountain is the centerpiece of the main square in the old town. You can stroll between the restaurants and souvenir shops and watch the pigeons that give the square its better-known name descend on anyone kindly or foolhardy enough to pay a mark for a cup of corn - literally birdfeed for bird food. And if you want a cup of real Bosnian coffee, here is the place to get both it and a ringside seat for watching Sarajevo stroll by. Svrzo’s House C-4, Glodina 8, tel. (+387) 33 53 52 64. Svrzo’s House reflects the lifestyle of a wealthy Muslim family lifestyle during the time of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors can inspect the separate living quarters of the men, women and servants and note the spacious comfort of the rooms used for receiving and entertaining guests. The house is in an extremely well-preserved condition, especially considering that it is constructed completely from wood, a building material not commonly used in the region in relatively modern times. A quiet courtyard would have provided the occupants with a pleasant and private outdoor sitting area, as it now does for the visitor, but it is the interior that provides the most interest. QOpen 10:00 - 16:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. Sarajevo In Your Pocket sarajevo.inyourpocket.com
Public transport Gras Public Transport Operator Ćumurija 4, tel. (+387) 33 20 38 19/(+387) 33 29 33 33, fax (+387) 33 45 21 86, gras@gras.co.ba, www.gras.co.ba. The main bus, tram and troley city operator is the company GRAS . You can buy city bus tickets at almost any news stand in the Sarajevo. The first ride is at 05:00 and the last at 01:00 a.m. Detail schedule is available in their office or on their web page. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. The ticket price is KM 1.60 from kiosks or KM 2 on the bus or trams. Daily tickets cost KM 5.40, weekly KM 12 and monthly KM 54. Bus travel Both of Sarajevo’s bus stations are busy places, especially the main one near the train station which serves the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and most international destinations. If you arrive here you can get a tram (number 1) or bus into the centre or grab a cab for around 5-6KM. There is also an ATM here and a few cafes and bars nearby if the journey has been long, gruelling or both. If you are coming from or heading to a destination in the Republika Srpska, Serbia proper or Montenegro you will arrive at or depart from Lukavica (aka Istochno Sarajevo) bus station in east Sarajevo. This station is on the fringes of the city and you can either get a taxi into town (about 25KM) or a bus from the local terminal which is about a 200 metre walk from the station. Cash can be obtained from the machine at the nearby TOM shopping centre. Signage at this bus station is predominately in Cyrillic script. If you are getting a taxi to the bus station make sure your driver knows which one you want - you can do this by explaining your destination to him. Main Bus Station Put života 8, tel. (+387) 33 213 100/(+387) 33 213 010, fax (+387) 33 445 442, ctsbus@pksa.com.ba, www.centrotrans.com. The main bus operator is Centrotrans at the bus station. Train travel Bosnia’s rail infrastructure was badly damaged during the war and has yet to return to pre-war levels of operation. Most international visitors arriving by train will be coming from Zagreb or Budapest on the daily trains which arrive at 18:30 and 06:25 respectively. There is also a train to and from Ploče on the southern coast of Croatia which is worth looking into as the journey, via Mostar, is very scenic. Sarajevo’s train station is right near the bus station and you can get into the heart of town via a bus, tram or 5 - 6KM taxi ride. There is no ATM at the station but there is one about 200 metres away at the bus station - just turn right when you come out of the station, go around and past the main post office and the bus station is straight ahead. Train Station Sarajevo Put života 2, tel. (+387) 33 65 53 30. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. Air travel Sarajevo airport (International Airport Butmir) is small and rarely too busy, helping it avoid the long baggage, immigration and customs queues that plague many of Europe’s other capital city airports. It has the facilities found at most airports including tourist information and currency exchange, a bar and cafe, an ATM and a souvenir shop. There is no regular sarajevo.inyourpocket.com getting around scheduled bus service to the centre so your best bets are to either prearrange a transfer through your hotel or grab a cab - there are usually quite a few lined up outside and the 12km trip will cost about 20-25 KM (€10-12.50). As with all international airports, it’s not unheard of for taxi drivers to overcharge for a ride into town, especially if you’re a foreigner - make sure the metre is switched on before you depart. Public Transport Bus Lines 14 Dom Armije - Podhrastovi 15 Marin Dvor - Buća potok 15B Otoka - Buća potok 16 Dom Armije - Bare 16A Dom Armije - Koševsko brdo II 16B Dom Armije - Koševsko brdo 17 Dom Armije - Breka 17B Dom Armije - Breka II 18 Drvenija - Pofalići 20 Park - Jagomir 20A Park - Jezero20B Park - Šip 21 Sutjeska - Vogošća 21A Sutjeska - Malešići 22 Sutjeska - Ilijaš - Lješevo 22A Stup - Vogošća 23 Marin Dvor - Rajlovac 23A Marin Dvor - Reljevo dom 23C Otoka - Boljakov potok 26 Stup - Dobroševići - Ahatovići 27 Ilidža - Hrasnica 27A Ilidža - Sokolovići 27B Ilidža - Kovači (Hrasnica) 28 Ilidža - Rakovica - Kobiljača 30 Ilidža - Hadžići 31 Nedžarići - Dobrinja 31E Vijećnica - Dobrinja 32 Ilidža - Butmir 33 Ilidža - Tarčin - Vukovići 34 Marin Dvor - Kiseljak 35 Sutjeska - Bakići 36 Nedžarići - Naselje Aerodrom 37 Grbavica - Lukavica - Ilidža 41 Drvenija - Gornji Velešići 41A Drvenija - Donji Velešići 42 Otoka - Dobrinja43 Ilidža - Osijek 44 Franje Račkog - Bjelašnica 45 Ilidža - Dejčići 46 Ilidža - Vlakovo 47 Ilidža - Trnovo 48 Ilidža - Delijaši Tram Lines 1 Željeznička stanica - Baščaršija 2 Čengić vila - Baščaršija 3 Ilidža - Baščaršija 4 Željeznička stanica - Ilidža 5 Nedžarići - Baščaršija 6 Ilidža - Skenderija 7 Nedžarići - Skenderija Trolley Lines 101 Otoka - Drvenija 103 Dobrinja - Drvenija 104 Alipašino Polje - Drvenija Autumn 2009 33
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