Sarajevo City Hall

Where it is & how to get there

• Location: On the Miljacka riverbank at the eastern end of Baščaršija.
• Tram: Vijećnica stop.
• Inside: The main hall, stained-glass dome and exhibitions are open to visitors.

The story of the City Hall

Built in 1896 under Austro-Hungarian rule, the Vijećnica was designed in a Moorish style inspired by Cairo and Andalusia. It later became the National Library.

In August 1992 it was shelled and burned, destroying most of the library's books. It was restored and reopened in 2014 as a symbol of the city's recovery.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Look up at the painted ceiling in the main hall.
• Look up at the glass dome in the main hall.
• Read the exhibition on the history of the building.

What's around the City Hall

• BaščaršijaNext door.
• Latin Bridge10-minute riverside walk.
• Trebević cable carAcross the river.
• Emperor's MosqueJust across the river.

Questions travellers ask