Landmark
Vijećnica
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Vijećnica, Sarajevo's City Hall, is a masterpiece of Austro-Hungarian architecture completed in 1896. Designed by Alexander Wittek, it blends Moorish and Byzantine styles with vibrant colors and ornate details. The building served as the city hall until 1949, then as the National and University Library. During the 1992-1995 siege, it was shelled and burned, destroying thousands of books. Painstakingly restored, it reopened in 2014, now symbolizing resilience. Visitors tour grand halls, view exhibitions, and learn about its dramatic history.
Don't miss
- Marvel at the neo-Moorish facade and intricate interior decorations
- See the restored reading rooms and the memorial to lost books
- Attend a temporary exhibition on Sarajevo's cultural history
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Vijećnica
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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