Ilidža

District ·🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina

Area 147 km²

Time zone Europe/Sarajevo

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Ilidža Essentials

Ilidža serves as a historical and natural gateway to Sarajevo, centered around thermal springs and the source of the Bosna River. This collection features Vrelo Bosne, a protected nature monument with a network of streams and islands, and the 16th-century Roman Bridge built from ancient ruins. The list also includes the Tunnel of Hope, a museum housed in the Kolar family residence that preserves a section of the hand-dug passage used during the 1990s siege. Cultural sites like the Tekija and the Ljetna pozornica open-air stage highlight the area's spiritual and musical traditions.

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Religious Sites

This collection highlights the diverse architectural and spiritual landscape of Ilidža and its surroundings. It features the King Fahd Mosque, one of the largest religious structures in the Balkans, alongside the historic wooden War Mosque on Mount Igman, built during the 1990s conflict. The list also includes the 19th-century Orthodox Church of St. Sava in Blažuj and several Catholic sites, such as the Stup Church of the Assumption and the Carmelite monastery, reflecting the multi-confessional heritage of the region.

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Parks and Nature

This collection highlights the diverse green spaces of Ilidža and its surroundings. At the heart is Vrelo Bosne, a protected nature monument featuring the source of the Bosna River and historic carriage paths. Higher elevations include the Crni vrh peak on Mount Igman and elevated viewpoints at Mojmilo reservoir. The list also includes urban recreational areas such as Park prijateljstva and the thermal garden near the local spa district.

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Sports & Activities

Sarajevo’s sports landscape combines historic Olympic venues with modern recreational facilities. Mount Igman features the remains of the 1984 Olympic ski jumps and Nordic trails, while the expansive Centar Safet Zajko provides outdoor tracks and pitches. Indoor athletics are centered in municipal halls like KSC Ilidža and the Ramiz Salčin arena, which host professional basketball, futsal, and volleyball competitions across the Ilidža and Novi Grad districts.

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Map of Ilidža

Practical information

Currency: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark BAM KM · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +387