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Sarajevo Assassination: The Spark of World War I
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe
$30.04
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Overview
Discover one of the most significant moments in world history: the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. This event set off a chain reaction that led to the start of World War I. Our Assassination Tour will take you through Sarajevo’s fascinating Austro-Hungarian period, unraveling the political climate of Europe and the motives behind the plot orchestrated by the Young Bosnia group. Unveil the story of the Sarajevo assassination and how it changed the world. Learn about Austro-Hungarian influence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit key historical sites related to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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Assassination Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- City Map
- Licensed Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry Fee for VRX Museum - 20 BAM (10€) per person
- Entry Fee for the 1878-1918 Museum - 5 BAM (3€) per person
Meeting point
Zelenih beretki 30
Return details
Zelenih beretki 30
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The Saint Marko Cemetery and the Vidovdan Heroes Chapel This cemetery is the final resting place of Gavrilo Princip and his fellow conspirators, buried in secrecy by Austro-Hungarian authorities. The Vidovdan Heroes Chapel now serves as a memorial to the Young Bosnia movement, whose actions sparked the outbreak of World War I.
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Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina buildingBuilt during the Austro-Hungarian administration, this imposing structure once housed imperial officials overseeing Bosnia’s governance. On June 28, 1914, just a short distance from here, the fateful motorcade carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand passed through Sarajevo’s streets.
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Sarajevo Vrx Immersive MuseumThis immersive museum brings Sarajevo under Austro-Hungarian rule to life, showcasing the city’s transformation and rising nationalist tensions. Visitors can virtually witness the moments leading up to Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.
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Eternal FlameWhile primarily a World War II memorial, the Eternal Flame stands near key Austro-Hungarian-era buildings. These structures, erected to cement imperial rule, bore witness to Sarajevo’s political unrest in the years leading to the assassination.
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Pijaca MarkaleEstablished during Austro-Hungarian rule, Markale Market became a bustling trade hub reflecting the empire’s modernization efforts. On the morning of the assassination, locals gathered here, unaware that their city was about to become the center of world history.
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Katedrala Srca IsusovaBuilt in 1889, this Neo-Gothic cathedral symbolized Austro-Hungary’s efforts to solidify its presence in Bosnia. It stood along the route taken by Franz Ferdinand’s motorcade, witnessing the tension and chaos of that historic day.
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Latin BridgeOne of Sarajevo’s most iconic sites, this Ottoman-era bridge became infamous as the location where Gavrilo Princip fired the shots that altered world history. Standing here, one can visualize the fateful moments that led to World War I.
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Located near the Latin Bridge, this museum houses crucial artifacts from the Austro-Hungarian period and the assassination. Through exhibits detailing Franz Ferdinand’s visit and its aftermath, it offers an in-depth look at the empire’s rule and the rising nationalist movements.
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KonakOnce the residence of Austro-Hungarian governors, Konak played a key role in hosting officials during Franz Ferdinand’s visit. Hours before the assassination, it was at the center of imperial decision-making in Sarajevo.
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Sarajevska PivaraSarajevo Brewery became a hub of industrial progress and social gatherings. On the day of the assassination, it stood as a silent witness to the unfolding of history.
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A grand symbol of Austro-Hungarian influence, Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica) hosted Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s official reception just before his assassination. That morning, he stood on its steps unaware that his fate—and the course of world history—had already been sealed.
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Sarajevo Assassination: The Spark of World War I
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe
$30.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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