Green Visions has this tour tailored to those interested in expanding their knowledge of Sarajevo, and taking a walk through Sarajevo's colourful past. The team of multi-lingual guides accompanying this tour tell tales from the past, and of the history of this fascinating city. English, French, Swedish, German, Dutch, Russian, Greek, Italian and Spanish speaking guides are available. Sarajevo is one of the most oriental and culturally diverse cities in Europe, and had spent over 300 years under Turkish rule until the Austro-Hungarians arrived in the late nineteenth century. The empire collapsed 50 years later when Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated here, hastening the outbreak of the First World War. The late twentieth century saw Sarajevo host the Winter Olympics in 1984, and the long siege of the city during the recent conflict.
This 2.5 hour walking tour of the old historical and cultural centre will help participants piece together its complex and fascinating history. Sites to see are: - the ancient olde towne - Sarajevo's medieval beginnings - Olde Towne Hall (National Library) - 1896 - Brusa Bezistan (the trading centre) - Sarajevo City Museum - kazandziluk Street - old coppersmiths at work - Bascarsija (Olde Towne's main square) - orthodox Church - 1539 - synagogue - 1581 - Roman Catholic cathedral - 1889 - Svrzina House (the Turkish Style house of a well-known Muslim family) - the story of Gazi Husref Bey - the founding of the city, and - Latin Bridge - the site of King Ferdinand's assassination - June 28, 1914.
Meet the team from Green Visions, we are your local connection in Sarajevo. Green Visions is a group of young professionals dedicated to preserving the natural, cultural and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the surrounding region. Our focus is people, water, forests, eco-tourism, biodiversity, and community development ‘with the earth in mind'.
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