COPPER HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP (Make your own souvenir from Sarajevo)
At a glance
COPPER HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP (Make your own souvenir from Sarajevo) is a 1h – 2h small-group experience in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, operated by Art and Tours Sarajevo. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $62.80 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Copper production tools (hammers, metal sticks and copper).
Highlights
- Small group of up to 5 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 5 travellers
- Languages
- English, Serbian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
In this tour/activity we will learn more about Sarajevo's traditional crafts. One of them is of course the coppersmithing. We will also meet with our local artist, a coopersmith, and with his help make a small and unique souvenir for you to take home :)
Coopersmith is an old name for a craftsman, who designs or modifies jewelry and small ornaments of silver or copper. This craft is, in fact, a kind of art since small ornaments are made where inventiveness, skill and precision are needed. Earlier, hand tools were used and the work was done mostly by hand. Contemporary technology for the processing of materials and decoration making has recently been used. The coppersmiths also use various types of precious stones in their work. The most common products of these handicrafts are jewelery, such as rings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets.
What's included
What's included
- Copper production tools (hammers, metal sticks and copper)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Sebilj Fountain is a symbol of Sarajevo. A legend says: "Whoever drinks water from any of Sarajevo’s fountains and spouts will come to Sarajevo”. The Sebilj Fountain was built in 1753.
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Stop 2 · 20m
Kazandžiluk takes its name from the kazandžijas, master metalworkers and coppersmiths who first started producing kettles for the army and then later began making other copper vessels and items for everyday use (ewers, pitchers, coffee pots, metal table tops, trays). At the height of Ottoman Sarajevo’s “Golden Age”, coppersmiths were producing around a hundred different kinds of items.
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Stop 3 · 10m
We will see an amazing spot where Eastern and Western architectures are met and understand why Sarajevo is called Jerusalem of Europe.
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Stop 4 · 1h
Travelers will meet the coopersmith artist in his colorful shop. They will be introduced with his unique and long generation family business. Together, the travelers and the artist, will make a souvenir of Sarajevo out of copper. How cool is that?
Meeting point
Tour starts at 13:00 pm
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the COPPER HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP (Make your own souvenir from Sarajevo) take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $62.80 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Copper production tools (hammers, metal sticks and copper).
Where does it start?
Tour starts at 13:00 pm
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Serbian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Sarajevo.
