Muzej Sarajevskog atentata i Latinska ćuprija

The Sarajevo Assassination Museum and the Latin Bridge - the most important information

Back in 1914, on Vidovdan, Gavrilo Princip, a high school student from Sarajevo and a member of the "Young Bosnia" organization, assassinated the Austro-Hungarian heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand and his wife. This event changed the course of history, and soon after it the First World War began. The Austro-Hungarian government erected a monument to Franz Ferdinand and Sofia Hohenberg across the site of the assassination - on the Latin Bridge. After the creation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, this monument was removed, and the Museum of the Sarajevo Assassination was opened at that place, about which you can find out more in the text below.

Characteristics of the Sarajevo Assassination Museum
Characteristics of the Sarajevo Assassination Museum
In front of the Museum of the Sarajevo Assassination, the footsteps of the unforgettable high school student Gavril Princip are imprinted. The exhibition of this museum was renewed after the end of the last war and then the museum was renamed - Museum "Sarajevo 1878-1918". It faithfully shows the history from the arrival of Austro-Hungarian troops in this area, through changes in housing culture, to new crafts, economy At the entrance to this museum you will be able to notice the words of Gabriel Princip, engraved on stone: Our shadows will walk around Vienna, wander around the court, scare the Lord, words that will surely not leave you indifferent. The museum will reveal to you everything you wanted to know about the history of Sarajevo and its immortal heroes, who will be remembered in spite of everything for the rest of the world.

About the Latin Bridge
The Latin Bridge was built by Ali Ajni-beg in the second half of the 16th century. Originally, this bridge had 5 arches, one of which disappeared during the construction of the Miljacka riverbed. Today, the Latin Bridge has 4 arches and rests on 3 pillars, which are firmly connected to the coast. It is built of stone and plaster, and you can notice 2 free openings on it (the so-called eyes of the bridge, which you can also see on the coat of arms of the city of Sarajevo). The Latin Bridge is a witness to an event that will be remembered forever, and it was this event that gave it another name - Princip's Bridge.

How to get to the Sarajevo Assassination Museum?
The Sarajevo Assassination Museum is located in Zelenih beretki Street. If you are starting from the city center, it is best to reach this place by car or taxi.

By car: you will travel for about 15 minutes across Nahorevska Street.
Taxi service: several carriers will be at your disposal: Yellow Taxi +387 33 663-555, Sarajevo Taxi +387 33 660-666 or Yellow Cab +387 33 663-555. Call any of the listed carriers and enjoy a safe ride!

Opening hours and ticket prices

The Sarajevo Assassination Museum has different opening hours depending on the month in which you want to visit it. Thus, from October to March, it will be open on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm, while from April to September you can visit it from 10 am to 6 pm. This museum is also open on Saturdays (from 10 am to 3 pm).
The price of an individual ticket to the Museum is only 2 convertible marks, about 120 dinars.