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At the moment, Balkantina has temporarily suspended operations, and unfortunately, we are unable to host events. We will announce our reopening on our social media channels once the new schedule and activities are confirmed.
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In the Bascarsija, the labyrinthine old quarter at the heart of Sarajevo, I strolled through various lanes of the 16th-century, Ottoman-era bazaar that had once been demarcated for different artisans: Coppersmiths would tak-tak-tak away at pots on Kazandziluk; blacksmiths forged iron tools on Kovaci; tanners hawked leather goods on Saraci; and shoemakers converged on Cizmedziluk.
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Generations of Bosnians have grown up drinking family-made moonshine called rakija. In recent years, this fruit- or herb-flavored, grappalike elixir has become the hipster spirit of choice.
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While there are signs of the city's recent past -- shrapnel-scarred walls and cemeteries on surrounding hillsides -- Sarajevo is a city that embraces life.
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Its idyllic mountain setting and diverse heritage makes Sarajevo one of Europe’s most intriguing cities. Yet it is its indomitable spirit that makes it truly special.
