Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Southern Europe and one of the incredible parts of Balkan Peninsula. It is home to some of the major historical events such as this is the place where World War 1 began due to the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 and the terror of a four-year civil war that played out until 1995 and other such historical instances that happened. Now you will encounter this history at every step of your Sarajevo tours.
However, today Sarajevo functions as the political, social, financial and cultural center of the country. And because of its extensive history of cultural and religious diversity, this great city is known as “Jerusalem of Balkans” or “Jerusalem of Europe.”
Begin your much awaited Sarajevo historical tours by learning about the tragic and inspiring past at any of its vital war museums or historic sites.
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War Childhood Museum- where you can learn about the historical story of the childhood in the pestered country through the toys and personal items of the kids.
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Srebrenica Gallery (Galerija) 11/07/95- where you will get to learn about the biggest Srebrenica Genocide of July 1995 when numerous people lost their lives through a variety of multimedia exhibits, including photographs, posters, audio recordings, and documentaries.
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Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide 1992-1995- where you can learn about the history of Bosnian war dedicated to the memory of all the victims of the war that lasted from 1992- 1995 through different exhibits that contains a variety of photos and personal items which share the stories of the war victims.
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History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina- where you can learn about the history of Sarajevo from Middle Ages to the present through lots of museum artefacts, exhibits and documents pertaining to the period of anti-fascist and national liberation struggle during the Second World War. Also, there are some interesting exhibitions organized such as Sarajevo under Siege, The Labyrinth of the Nineties", “Wer is Walter” and more.
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Latin Bridge: the place where the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated next to the Latin Bridge on June 28, 1914, and this led to the actual beginning of World War 1. You can find the plaque here commemorating the event on the wall of the Sarajevo Museum
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Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope- This tunnel holds considerable significance, as it allowed for the passage of medicine, food, and artillery which helped the locals survive and the army fight during the siege. Today a small part of the tunnel is open to visitors and used as a museum. This is one of the interesting Sarajevo cultural tours if you want to understand the city’s recent history and its tragedy.
Enjoy Sarajevo city tours at Bascarsija or the Old Town of the city, also known as the “Sarajevo's old bazaar”. It’s the perfect place to get engaged in the local vibes, where you can hang out at cozy cafes serving thick coffee, buy hand-made souvenirs or metal kitchen utensils from blacksmiths selling or buy local sweets such as, buregdzinicas and cevabdzinicas with delicious freshly cooked food from little shops.
After learning so much about history, indulge in Sarajevo adventure tours by hiking or opting for a cable car to the top of Mount Trebevic, where you will witness the awesome views of the city. Alternatively, you can explore the abandoned bobsleigh and luge track, where was the venue of the 1984 Winter Olympics and it still stands, in most parts at the top of Mount Trebevic .
Apart from the places mentioned above, there are also other significant attractions which can be best explored on your Jackson tours.
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