Gazi Husrev-begova Street (Goldsmiths' Street)
Baščaršija's goldsmiths' street — a glittering row of jewellers and zlatari working gold, silver and filigree just steps from the Gazi Husrev-beg mosque.
Running through the heart of the old town past the Gazi Husrev-beg mosque, this is Sarajevo's traditional goldsmiths' street (zlatari) — window after window of gold and silver jewellery, delicate filigree, wedding sets and keepsakes. The craft of the zlatar goes back centuries here, alongside the coppersmiths of nearby Kazandžiluk, and the lane still hums with workshops and family-run shops.
It's the place to buy fine filigree or a piece of gold the Bosnian way — by weight and workmanship, with room to bargain.
Why go
- Sarajevo's traditional goldsmiths' / jewellers' street
- Gold, silver and delicate filigree work
- Centuries-old craft beside the Gazi Husrev-beg mosque
- Family-run workshops in the heart of Baščaršija
Gold here is sold by weight plus workmanship — ask the price per gram, compare a few shops along the street, and don't be shy to haggle a little.
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