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Yellow Fortress

An old Ottoman bastion above the city, Sarajevo's favourite sunset viewpoint.

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Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Free
Best time
Sunset
Area
Vratnik

Viewpoint over the city, popular at sunset and during Ramadan.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Jekovac, Sarajevo 71000

  • On foot: About 15 minutes uphill from Baščaršija through Kovači.
  • Taxi: Short ride to the top of Jekovac street.
  • Facilities: A small café on the walls.

The story of the Yellow Fortress

The Yellow Bastion is part of the 18th-century Vratnik fortress walls. Its name comes from the yellow stone of its walls.

Below it lies the Kovači cemetery, where many who died in the 1990s war rest. During Ramadan, a cannon fired from here signals the time to break the fast.

Best time to visit

Best season

May to October.

Best time of day

Sunset, when the call to prayer echoes across the valley.

Ramadan

Crowds gather for the iftar cannon.

Tips before you go

  • In Ramadan a cannon marks iftar from here.
  • Bring a jacket; it gets windy after sunset.
  • Visit the Kovači memorial cemetery respectfully on the way.

Best hotels near the Yellow Fortress

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotel Europe Sarajevo

Historic hotel by the Old Town.

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Swissôtel Sarajevo

Luxury tower with city views.

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Hotels in Baščaršija

Walk to the bazaar.

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All hotels near the Yellow Fortress

What's around the Yellow Fortress

  • Kovači MemorialCemetery on the way up.
  • VratnikOld walled quarter.
  • Baščaršija15 minutes downhill.
  • White FortressAnother viewpoint further up.

Questions travellers ask

Is the Yellow Fortress free?

Yes.

When is the best time to go?

At sunset.

What happens in Ramadan?

A cannon marks iftar from here.

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