Is Sarajevo safe now?

Sarajevo is generally a safe city. Its people are very kind and happy to help, and tourists especially shouldn’t encounter any bigger problems in this country. Though crime is on the rise in this capital, it’s still not a reason to worry, as it’s mostly between organized crime gangs and doesn’t concern tourists.

Why is Sarajevo so famous?

And yet, Sarajevo is also known for the sound of a gunshot that led to World War I a century ago. It was June 28, 1914, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire’s Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated here by Gavrilo Princip. And it is infamously remembered as a key battleground of the Bosnian War in the 1990s.

Is Sarajevo expensive to visit?

Having recovered from the mid-90s wars, Sarajevo is still struggling a bit to attract tourists, although those who make it tend to rate the experience very highly. Among its other charms, the city is one of the cheapest in Europe, so it’s not a bad place to relax in between expensive destinations.

How many days should you spend in Sarajevo?

Ideally, plan to spend two full days in Sarajevo if you want to feel like you’re not missing out on a lot of what the city has to offer.

Does Sarajevo have snow?

Sarajevo experiences significant seasonal variation in monthly snowfall. The snowy period of the year lasts for 5.6 months, from October 24 to April 12, with a sliding 31-day snowfall of at least 1.0 inches.

How much is a meal in Sarajevo?

Prices in restaurants in Sarajevo.

Is Montenegro expensive for tourists?

Of the Balkan countries, Montenegro sits at about mid-range cost-of-living-wise, being neither the cheapest nor the most expensive country we visited. Especially compared to Western Europe, North America, Australia or New Zealand, Montenegro is quite affordable to travel/live in.