Baščaršija (Sarajevo)

Bosnia and Herzegovina / Federacija Bosna i Hercegovina / Kobilja Glava / Sarajevo
 neighborhood, interesting place

Baščaršija (Turkish: Başçarşı) is considered to be the main street of Sarajevo and one of its most important landmarks. It is located in the old town part of Sarajevo, designed in the Ottoman-Turkish style and loaded with souvenir shops and public fountains. It contains a bazaar that sells all kinds of metalwork, jewelery and pottery. Each street is dedicated to a different craft. It is built in the 16th century.

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The word Baščaršija derives from Turkish language. The word "baš" which is "baş" in Turkish means "primary", "main", "capital" and "čaršija" which is "çarşı" in Turkish means "bazaar" or "market".
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Coordinates:   43°51'32"N   18°25'50"E
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