Sarajevo’s Timeless Icon: The White Tabija overlooks the city for almost five centuries

Sarajevo is indeed one of the most beautiful cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has much to offer and always surprises you no matter how often you visit it. In addition to, the famous Bascarsija, Sarajevo City Hall, Miljacka,  historical bridges and buildings, and great food, Sarajevo also has a timeless fortress that has been protecting them all.

At 668 meters above the sea, on the hill in the Vratnik neighborhood, a beautiful White Tabija, or “Bijela Tabija” in Bosnian,  has been overlooking the magical Sarajevo for almost five centuries.

White Tabija, Photo: Adria.fun

When it comes to White Tabija, multiple sources are claiming different times of its construction. Some believe that White Tabija was built somewhere around 1550, and then destroyed at the time of the contraction of Vratnik city, some say that it could have been constructed in the same place of a different fort between the 14th and 15th centuries. No matter which timing is correct, it is still equally mesmerizing and magnificent.

Throughout the centuries, White Tabija has served as a protective bastion guarding the natural entrance to Sarajevo.

For many years, this historical fort was left alone slowly deteriorating until the city of Sarajevo decided to renovate it and put it into function.

Today, White Tabija, designated as a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stands as a testament to the city’s rich history while captivating tourists with its most breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Sarajevo.

If you wish to visit it, you may do so every day from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and the ticket price is 2.5 euros (5KM).