Our city is special in many ways, and even if we sometimes forget it, there are tourists who always remind us why they keep Sarajevo in a special place in their hearts. Now our city has been mentioned again in the prestigious British newspaper The Guardian.
The Guardian is, among other things, known for great travel reports and advice, and this time they left that task to their readers, who picked out some of the best destinations they visited, explaining what makes them special.
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) was also on the list, and read below how tourist Rachel described it.
”The most memorable city I’ve visited was Sarajevo, capital of BiH and an incredibly beautiful, welcoming, and culturally rich place with so much more to it than its tragic recent history,” Rachel pointed out.
Then she explained what she particularly liked about our city:
”From the historic and fascinating bazaar – Bascarsija – that runs through the heart of the city, to the beautiful mountains that surround it, there is so much to see and explore. We encountered many kind people at the pavement cafes, eager to help us understand more about the hearty local food and the traditional Bosnian coffee,” she wrote.
”It’s not a city that seems to be talked about much, but it’s not like anywhere else I’ve ever been,” Rachel concluded.
This is not the first time that the Guardian has written about BiH and Sarajevo. It was previously described as a fascinating place where east and west meet.
”On one side people sit and drink beer while on the other side no alcohol is served at all. Instead of alcohol, you will find cafes that offer Bosnian coffee and hookahs,” according to The Guardian.
Among other cities on the readers’ list, Belgrade was also found, and reader William Gage described it as a combination of “charming old and new parts of the city with a stunning array of futuristic modern architecture.”
”It’s a great base for exploring the Balkans if you have the time and energy,” Gage concluded.
There were also three cities from Italy – Padua, Bologna, and Lucca, Cadiz in Spain and the autonomous city of Melilla, Plovdiv in Bulgaria, and Wells in England.
The “winning” tourist tip was that of reader Nigel Maguire, who recommended visiting Tarragona, also in Spain.
”Tarragona is an hour south of Barcelona by car or train. As Barcelona’s poor cousin, in reputation and wealth, you could be forgiven for thinking it isn’t deserving of our attention. But you would be sadly mistaken. Everything is nearby and most of it within walking distance – beaches for those in need of their tan fix; an old quarter to while away the afternoon drinking vermut amid the amazing Roman ruins (arguably the best in Spain), and some cheap yet exquisite bars and restaurants along La Rambla,” Maguire wrote.
Certainly, the Guardian’s article will appeal to travel fans, and perhaps it will be the reason that some of them will travel to our city, Klix.ba writes.
E.Dz.
