Bascarsija Sibilj

From the early ages of existence, Sarajevo was known for its free flowing fresh clean drinking water. Centuries earlier, Sibiljs (large public fountains in the form of modern circular kiosk) were present on every corner. Today, approximately 1/10th of the drinking fountains remain. The Bascarsija Sibilj is a symbol of beauty, life, spirit and bonds between people.

Sarajevo, Bosnia

July 3rd 2009
Friday July 3rd- We took an 8 hour (airconditioned...yes!) bus to Sarajevo, Bosnia from Beograd, Serbia. Tages and I were overwhelmed at how beautiful Bosnia was. We didnt know much about Bosnia and didn't know what to expect because it is not in the one large guide book we decided to bring. I felt like my breath was taken away when seeing Bosnia out of the bus window. The landscape slowly started ... read more

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's declaration of sovereignty in October 1991, was followed by a declaration of independence from the former Yugoslavia on 3 March 1992 after a referendum boycotted by ethnic Serbs. The Bosnian Serbs - supported by neighboring S... ... read more

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