My next adventure: Bosnia and Herzegovina – September 2024

Day 2 (Sarajevo) – Old Town and Tram Network

One is unsure whether trekking across India last month has made the presence of pavements a welcome sight, however, it is a relief to be rolling down them rather than the road. Like Zagreb, the majority of the centre comprises of either wide pavements or pedestrianised zones…

As the city centre is relatively small, it’s possible to wander around the man sights including the Sacred Heart Cathedral in a matter of minutes rather than hours. Of course, there are reminders of the Bosnian War around every corner whether that be bullet holes or the Sarajevo Roses found on the sites of mortar shell explosions…

Just a stones throw away from the centre is the Old Town with streets lined full of boutique shops and restaurants, some accessible, some not…

After a short roll over relatively smooth cobbles, you will, no doubt end up in Pigeon Square, one of the most famous areas, worst nightmare more like! Despite this, one did what he could for the experience…

As one needed to return to the hotel to collect a few things before we headed up to Trebevic Mountain, it was decided that we would sample the tram network. As I implied yesterday, a new fleet of low floor trams have been introduced alongside the existing vehicles hence it is necessary to wait until a new vehicle to come along before you can roll on in a wheelchair. Although many of the stops have raised platforms, there are some where the onboard ramp is necessary, drivers seem very happy to assist…

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