Latin Bridge

Where it is & how to get there

• Location: On the Miljacka River, 10 minutes west of Baščaršija.
• Museum: The Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918 is on the corner.
• Tram: Several stops along the river.

The story of the Latin Bridge

The bridge dates from the Ottoman period. On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were shot on the corner beside it, starting the chain of events that led to the First World War.

A plaque marks the spot, and the small museum on the corner tells the story of the assassination and Sarajevo under Austro-Hungarian rule.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Visit the small museum on the corner.
• Walk along the river to see other historic bridges.
• Visit the museum for the full story.

What's around the Latin Bridge

• Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918On the corner.
• Baščaršija10-minute walk.
• City Hall10-minute walk.
• Ferhadija Street5-minute walk.

Questions travellers ask