Sarajevo City Hall (known as Vijećnica) was designed in 1891 by the Czech architect Karel Pařík, but criticisms by the minister, Baron Béni Kállay, caused him to stop working on the project. It was initially the largest and most representative building of the Austro-Hungarian period in Sarajevo and served as the city hall. Building works began in 1892 and were completed in 1894. 

On 25 August 1992, Serbian shelling during the Siege of Sarajevo caused the complete destruction of the library; among the losses were about 700 manuscripts and incunabula and a unique collection of Bosnian serial publications, some from the middle of the 19th century Bosnian cultural revival. Before the attack, the library held 1.5 million volumes and over 155,000 rare books and manuscripts. Some citizens and librarians tried to save some books while they were under sniper fire, at least one person died.

After it was repaired, the building, now a national monument, has been used for variety of events. Its space has been be used for various protocol events for all levels of government, concerts and exhibitions.

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harun raşit aydoğdu (12 months ago)
Its almost between center and out of the city. Its good place for want take pictures. But i advise take picture another side of way to take more beautiful view.
Sophia S (12 months ago)
Interesting to visit. Pointed out to me on a walking tour where I learned that it's in the shape of a triangle to represent the three peoples of Sarajevo (Bosnaiks, Serbs, and Croats). I also learned that the one of the original tenants on the land refused to sell unless his house was moved piece by piece across the street. This request was complied with. City hall features Moorish/Andalusian architecture that reminded me of Cordoba Mosque in Spain. There are four levels of content - the ground floor and basement are Bosnian history. The second floor talks about politics and begins to feature contemporary art. Top floor also offers contemporary art.
Isaac Casado Bondini (13 months ago)
Beautiful place. Designed with mixtures of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian culture. Iconic place for the history of literature.
YAFEA ALYAFEI (14 months ago)
Sarajevo city hall. It hosts several exhibitions and arts. It also serves as the museum of the country. So much history to look at here. Located near the old bazaar market
Klara Matic (15 months ago)
The adult ticket is 10 BAM (cca 5 €) and it's absolutely well worth a visit to experience and see probably one of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) buildings in the Balkans.
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