Sarači street

Sarači street
Native nameUlica Sarači (Bosnian)
Former name(s)Petar II Karađorđević street
Length0.22 km (0.14 mi)
LocationBaščaršija
Coordinates43°51′34.09″N 18°25′46.41″E / 43.8594694°N 18.4295583°E / 43.8594694; 18.4295583
EastBaščaršija (main square)
WestFerhadija street

Sarači street is one of main pedestrian streets in Sarajevo, located in Baščaršija, Stari Grad Municipality. Sarači street is named after Saraç, a Turkish word for craftsmen who are making saddles.

Sarači street is connecting Ferhadija street on west and main square on Baščaršija on east, and entire street is pedestrian zone. Numerous shops with traditional handicraft products are located in this street. It can be noticed that the passage from Sarači street into Ferhadija street is a line that separating or connecting the characteristics of the eastern and western culture inherited during the rich history, as well as the entire City of Sarajevo.

Sarači street is located within "Historical City Area - Sarajevo Čaršija", which is declared in 2014 as National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.