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In the Bascarsija, the labyrinthine old quarter at the heart of Sarajevo, I strolled through various lanes of the 16th-century, Ottoman-era bazaar that had once been demarcated for different artisans: Coppersmiths would tak-tak-tak away at pots on Kazandziluk; blacksmiths forged iron tools on Kovaci; tanners hawked leather goods on Saraci; and shoemakers converged on Cizmedziluk.
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Generations of Bosnians have grown up drinking family-made moonshine called rakija. In recent years, this fruit- or herb-flavored, grappalike elixir has become the hipster spirit of choice.
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While there are signs of the city's recent past -- shrapnel-scarred walls and cemeteries on surrounding hillsides -- Sarajevo is a city that embraces life.
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Its idyllic mountain setting and diverse heritage makes Sarajevo one of Europe’s most intriguing cities. Yet it is its indomitable spirit that makes it truly special.
