Sebilj
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sebilj

Type: spomenik

Sebilj is the most recognizable symbol of Sarajevo and the central point of Baščaršija. This wooden fountain from the Ottoman period (originally built in 1753, with its current form dating from 1891) has for centuries served as a gathering place for residents and an unmissable photo spot for visitors to the city. According to local legend, anyone who drinks water from Sebilj will return to Sarajevo. The atmosphere is particularly lively in the late afternoon when Baščaršija fills with locals and tourists — the surrounding small coffee houses offer traditional Bosnian coffee with Turkish delight. The best time for photography is early in the morning before the crowds arrive.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Sebilj is a public fountain on Baščaršija Square, free to visit at any time. It is surrounded by shops and cafes, making it ideal for photography and strolling.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parking sa naplatom Liberty

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 1 min to the attraction (73m)

Address: VC5J+VV8, Telali, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Beledija

garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (156m)

Address: VC5M+H5W, Brodac, Sarajevo

e-Go Parking Vijećnica

garage/underground 🚶 3 min to the attraction (166m)

Address: VC5M+G5X, Brodac, Sarajevo

Underground Garage

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (243m)

Address: VC5M+79G, Avdage Šahinagića, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking za Bicikle Vijećnica

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (256m)

Address: VC5M+HPV, Bentbaša, Sarajevo

PARKING 00-24 "MALI 84"

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (271m)

Address: Safvet-bega Bašagića 34, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 61 515 740

Parking Sarajevske pivare

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (363m)

Address: Franjevačka 15, Sarajevo

Parking côté

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (374m)

Address: VC5P+R65, Bentbaša, Sarajevo

Parking sa naplatom

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (388m)

Address: VC4H+HRF, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Svećenički Dom - Garage

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (409m)

Address: Josipa Štadlera 11, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 33 574-330

Parking Svećeničkog doma Vrhbosanske nadbiskupije

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (432m)

Address: VC6G+9GP, Josipa Štadlera 11, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 33 574-330

Parking “Tekija čikma”

Closed (opens at 07:00) garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (513m)

Address: VC4G+W8J, Tekija - čikma, Sarajevo

Opening hours: 07:00–00:00

Phone: +387 33 246-780

Biciklo parking

garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (558m)

Address: VC5F+6V8, Trg oslobođenja - Alija Izetbegović, Sarajevo

Parking "Dom Armije"

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (601m)

Address: VC5F+4MH, Sarajevo

Parking Zicara

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (619m)

Address: Hrvatin 67, Sarajevo

City Park Sarajevo

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (679m)

Address: Mula Mustafe Bašeskije BB, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Garage Park

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (689m)

Address: Branilaca Sarajeva 49, Sarajevo

Parking KŠC Sarajevo

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (776m)

Address: Mehmed-paše Sokolovića 11, Sarajevo

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +387 33 225-775

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