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Sarajevo Assassination Location

Visit the site where a single act ignited a global conflict, forever changing the course of history. A poignant reminder of the past in Sarajevo.

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The Sarajevo Assassination location marks the spot where Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated on June 28, 1914. This pivotal event ignited World War I and forever changed the course of history. Today, a memorial plaque and embossed footprints commemorate the site, inviting reflection on this world-altering moment.

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  • VC5H+5H4, Zelenih beretki, Sarajevo, 71000, BA

Local tips

  • Visit early in the day to avoid crowds and allow for quiet contemplation at this significant site.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the Sarajevo Museum 1878-1918 to gain deeper insights into the historical context.
  • Take a stroll across the Latin Bridge and along the Miljacka River to experience more of Sarajevo's rich history and culture.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Baščaršija, Sarajevo's old town square, walk southeast along Zelenih Beretki Street. The assassination location is approximately a 5-minute walk and will be on your right, marked by a plaque and often a small gathering of people.

  • Public Transport

    From the main bus or train station, take tram line 1 towards Baščaršija. Get off at the Latin Bridge (Latinska Ćuprija) stop. Walk across the bridge and turn right onto Obala Kulina Bana, then turn right onto Zelenih Beretki Street. The site is a short walk away. A single tram ticket costs 1.80 BAM. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks or from the driver.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Sarajevo. A short taxi ride from the city center to the assassination location will typically cost between 2-4 BAM, with a starting fare of 1.5 BAM and an additional 1 BAM per kilometer. Ensure the driver uses the meter.

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The Sarajevo Assassination location, situated near the Latin Bridge (Latinska Ćuprija), stands as a somber reminder of a watershed moment in global history. It was here, at the intersection of Zelenih Beretki Street and Obala Kulina Bana, that Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Young Bosnia revolutionary group, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, on June 28, 1914. This act, known as the Sarajevo Assassination, served as the primary catalyst for World War I, one of humanity's bloodiest tragedies. The political objective of the assassination was to liberate Bosnia and Herzegovina from Austro-Hungarian rule and establish a unified South Slav state. Today, the site is marked by a memorial plaque on the outer wall. The text, in both Serbo-Croat and English, soberly states: "From this place on June 28 1914 Gavrilo Princip assassinated the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sofia.". Embossed footprints on the pavement indicate the precise spot where Princip stood when he fired the fateful shots. Across the street from the assassination site is the Sarajevo Museum 1878-1918, which details the Austro-Hungarian period in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the events surrounding the assassination. Although the car in which Franz Ferdinand was riding and his blood-stained uniform are now displayed at the Museum of Military History in Vienna , the Sarajevo museum displays artifacts related to the assassination, including clothing, mugshots and newspaper clippings. Visiting the Sarajevo Assassination location offers a profound opportunity to reflect on the intricate tapestry of history and its enduring impact on the world.

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