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MilkMan House
Unique Sarajevo restaurant
"Milkman House" in Sarajevo has traditional and modern cuisine, perfect for every occaasion. I like their sutlija, the rice pudding...
by
Naida
Kurdija
Burger Bar
Rules!
"Burger Bar" has become one of my favorite places to eat in Sarajevo. It's really an almost perfect restaurant - and I didn't like burgers so much before!
by
Aida
Omanović
Mrvica Old Town
Pleasure to the last crumb
"Mrvica Old Town" Sarajevo (it means crumb in Bosnian) really is a suitable name for this bakery as you are to eat their cakes till the last crumb...
by
Aida
Omanović
Druga Kuća
Your second home
"Druga Kuća" Sarajevo is a pretty popular bar/restaurant with the locals, especially because of its delicious, gluten-free Tačkica cake. And the steak...
by
Aida
Omanović
Šamon HoReCa shop & market
Everything you need!
"Šamon HoReCa shop & market" in Sarajevo is THE drink source that's open 24/7. It may take you a while to find something, but the offer is just amazing...
by
Aida
Omanović
Mr. & Mrs. Cue
Pool & darts
"Mr. & Mrs. Cue" is one of these positive novelties in Sarajevo -- I love it on Sunday afternoons for a round of billiards, cause it's the least crowded...
by
Aida
Omanović
Connect Arena
Where noobs are owned
"Connect Arena" is my go-to gaming spot in Sarajevo. With its 26 cool high-end gaming PCs and PS4s, here you can play all the new games, even the VR ones!
by
Alan
Dardagan
Lovers Park
Love is in the park
"Lovers Park" in Sarajevo is a famous park which is said to help people fall in love... I also love it because my aunt helped in creating it!
by
Alan
Dardagan
Pekara AS
The ace of bakeries
"Pekara AS" is a bakery in Sarajevo that's so popular and iconic, it has become a meeting place. I'd wrestle with a bear for one of their apple strudels...
by
Alan
Dardagan
Vrelo Bosne
A place with a soul!
"Vrelo Bosne" in Sarajevo is a natural monument with great value for our city and country. Thick vegetation, crystal clear waters... I go there on my bike!
by
Alan
Dardagan
Statues of Writers
Richness of literature
There are many statues of writers in several Sarajevan parks. One of the most interesting ones is the one of Ivo Andrić just next to the Multicultural Man
by
Alan
Dardagan
Golf Klub Restaurant
Meal with a view!
"Golf Klub Restaurant" in Sarajevo is great for golfers or just to have a meal in a nice ambience. I recommend trying their typical Bosnian dishes...
by
Aida
Omanović
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