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Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame (Vječna vatra) is one of the most famous and iconic monuments in Sarajevo. It is situated in the very heart of the city, at the intersection of the bustling Ferhadija pedestrian zone and Tito Street (Titova ulica). The memorial was inaugurated on April 6, 1946, exactly on the first anniversary of Sarajevo's liberation from fascist occupation during World War II. It is dedicated to the military liberators of the Yugoslav Partisan army, as well as to the civilian victims of the city. The text on the memorial plaque features the blue, white, and red colors of the former Yugoslav flag. The copper fire basin, from which the open flame continuously burns, is embedded into a niche in the facade of the former Grand Hotel. With very few exceptions, such as brief outages during the 1990s siege or for essential maintenance work, this fire burns uninterruptedly as an eternal symbol of remembrance and freedom.
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- Highlights: Eternal flame · Kamerni Teatar 55 · Gradska tržnica Markale
- Nearby: East Sarajevo (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 63 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 99 | 103 | 75 | 61 | 77 | 71 | 74 | 73 |
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Geography
Facts
- Unveiled on April 6, 1946, the first anniversary of Sarajevo's liberation.
- It honors the military and civilian victims of World War II.
- The memorial is located at the end of Marshal Tito Street.
- The flame was extinguished only for a short time during the Siege of Sarajevo (1992-1996) due to fuel shortages.
- It was designed by architect Juraj Neidhardt.
- The inscription reads: 'With courage and the jointly shed blood...'
- It is a popular meeting point and a symbol of the city.
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Olympic Museum🏛 museum
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Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia🏛 museum
The Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia is located at Eternal Flame and is called Tito Sarajevo - Yugoslavia.
Trg oslobođenja - Alija Izetbegović🌳 park
Eternal Flame, Trg oslobođenja - Alija Izetbegović, 🌳 park.
Bosanski kulturni centar
Eternal Flame, Bosanski kulturni centar.
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Eternal Flame, Francuski institut.
Kalin hadži Alijine džamija
Eternal Flame, Kalin hadži Alijine džamija.
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