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Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain)

Bascarsija square, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ranked #4 of 25 attractions in Sarajevo
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Most recent review
- 21 May 2012
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Turin, Italy
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22 reviews 22 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

You get an idea on how they lived in war times. the tunnel saved tons of lives. its almost at the airport so not easy to reach with public transportation but still worth it.

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Vienna
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Like I mentioned once you drink it, you ll be back :)

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Frankfurt, Germany
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28 reviews 28 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This centuries old water source is one of the things you came here to see. Take pictures of it, yourself with it, it and the pigeons, in all kinds of weather. Don't forget it is also beautiful and has a whole different look at night. The water is good too!

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Ankara, Turkey
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136 reviews 136 reviews
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

A symbol of Sarajevo and major point of the old city square, the Sebilj Brunnen is a great photo opportunity to mix the old with the new. The day we were there, there weren't many people so the square was not crowded. The fountain may remind you of the fountains used for absolutions before prayer as this is in the... More

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Monfalcone, Italy
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Sebilj is one of the main symbol of the city of Sarajevo, it is a beautiful fountain in pseudo-Moorish style. It is situated in the center of the bascarsija square and gives to the quartier some kind of old oriental flavor. It represents a meeting place, but also a resting place where take photos and drink some fresh water coming... More

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Belgrade
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50 reviews 50 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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they are all around the fountain and make a special atmosphere. whan it is snowing and it is night, this place has a special glow, which makes it unforgetable.

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Istanbul, Turkey
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58 reviews 58 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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22 reviews 22 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Frankfurt, Germany
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175 reviews 175 reviews
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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Warsaw, Poland
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151 reviews 151 reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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