Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge, Sarajevo

Name: Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge
Address: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#37 among attractions in Sarajevo

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Šeher Ćehaja Bridge is a bridge which crosses the River Miljacka in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It can be translated as "Mayor's Bridge" from Turkish word for mayor. ()

Local name: Šeher-Ćehajina ćuprija Coordinates: 43°51'32"N, 18°26'2"E

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Stari Grad (Bistrik)Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baščaršija, Vratnik, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque.

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Historic market in the city center
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Gothic 19th-century cathedral
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Forts and castles
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Street
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Hadžijska Mosque, Sarajevo (2 min walk), National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Babića Bašća, Sarajevo (3 min walk), Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque, Sarajevo (4 min walk).

How to get to Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge:

Tram

Vijećnica • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (2 min walk)
Baščaršija • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (8 min walk)

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (12 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (19 min walk)