A Cook’s Guide to Sarajevo

Where to eat, drink, and explore the rich multicultural world of the Bosnian capital that only 30 years ago endured one of the worst sieges in modern warfare. There are few cities in the world that have been through so much so recently as Sarajevo. The city survived a nearly four-year siege, the longest of a capital city in the history of modern warfare. Just three decades ago, half a million bombs rained down on the city, and residents went up to six months at a time without gas, electricity, or water. And yet today, Sarajevo is flourishing as a travel destination, with one of the fastest tourism growth rates in Europe. Many are repeat travelers enamored with this historic, multicultural city at the crossroads of East and West. To call Sarajevo “resilient” would be an exercise in understatement. “It’s the people,” says Mersiha Kevelj-Panjeta of her hometown. “That sense of community and people taking care of each other, that’s something that was there before, during the war. It’s something that kept us alive, ” she says. “We don’t live next to each other—we really live together.” Continue reading Access this and all our other premium articles by joining our membership program. Plans start at $6.50 per month and include twice-weekly digital features, access to in-person events, and more.