Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
Times of Misfortune - Life Under Siege and the Tunnel of Hope
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Join the Times of Misfortune Tour to uncover the powerful and moving history of Sarajevo during the 1990s Siege of Sarajevo and the fall of Yugoslavia. This 3.5-hour Sarajevo war tour offers a comprehensive look at the siege that tested the city’s spirit, visiting key sites that tell the story of endurance and resilience.
Begin your journey at the Yellow Fortress, where stunning views provide the backdrop for an introduction to the siege's origins and Sarajevo’s early defense efforts. Pass through historically significant locations such as Sniper Alley and the Sarajevo Maternity Hospital, where medical staff became unsung heroes. The tour culminates at the Tunnel of Hope Museum, an underground passage that symbolized Sarajevo’s survival. This tour is a deep dive into a city's courage during one of its darkest periods.
Itinerary
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5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeeting point with the guide.The Yellow Fortress
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYellow Fortress: Offers breathtaking views and insight into Sarajevo’s wartime defenses.Kovaci Cemetery.
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeKovači Cemetery: Reflect at this national memorial honoring Bosnia’s defenders from the 1992-1995 war.Sarajevo City Hall(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeCity Hall (Pass By): Learn about its role during the war, including its destruction and symbolic restoration.Pijaca Markale(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMarkale City Market (Pass By): Glimpse the bustling marketplace that bore witness to key moments of Sarajevo’s wartime history.Trg djece Sarajeva (1992-1996)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTrg Djece Sarajeva (Pass By): Pass through this square, a significant symbol of Sarajevo’s endurance.Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePresidency Building (Pass By): View the historic seat of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s presidency, pivotal during the war.Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOlympic Stadium and Hall Zetra: Discover Sarajevo’s dual identity as an Olympic hub and war-torn landscape.Klinika za ginekologiju i akušerstvo
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSarajevo Maternity Hospital: Learn about the heroic efforts of medical staff during the siege.Hotel Holiday(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeParliament and Holiday Inn Hotel (Pass By): Witness these landmarks tied to wartime journalism and political decisions.Sniper Alley(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSniper Alley: Drive along the city’s most dangerous street during the siege.RTV DOM Sarajevo(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeRTV Dom (TV Building) (Pass By): View the national TV building that broadcasted during key moments of the war.Sarajevo War Tunnel
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTunnel of Hope Museum: Explore the extraordinary underground passage that connected Sarajevo to the outside world, and learn about its construction, purpose, and significance.
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