Most interesting European capital cities to visit

One of the more diverse and fascinating European cities to visit I found to be Sarajevo, Bosnia. This city has such a remarkable feel to it and was completely different to how you may perceive it.

Considering that the Balkan war was playing out in this city just over ten years ago, you may be surprised to find that it is incredibly cosmopolitan. The streets are bustling with people and the nightlife is great fun- even during the week when most other cities are not as vibrant. The city is a young city and feels renewed, clearly everyone has moved on over the last 10 years.

It is a place where you have beautiful mosques, churches and synagogues all within meters of each other. The jewelry on display is incredible and generally of very high workmanship. There are many special finds here such as Bosnian coffee sets which are beautiful crafted and some of the most gorgeous pastries of the world.

International tourism is still a fairly new thing in Bosnia and the Bosnian people are warm and welcoming. English is fairly widely spoken. Another plus is that by European standards Bosnia is very cheap. The Bosnian coffee is some of the best in the world although a little on the strong side!

The food is also incredible, the local Bosnian dishes such is burek are highly recommended. The best place for a meal and a beer would be the Sarajevo Brewery, it also has gorgeous interiors.

Signs of the war still do exist though. However don’t think bombed out buildings and the like because they are now few and far between. The Sarajevo Rose is still seen on many street corners and as well as the world famous Tunnel Museum which kept the people alive during the siege of Sarajevo. Both of these are worth a look however should not be the focus of this beautiful city that has so many other things going for it.

Well worth a visit.