Sarajevo: A City of History, Tragedy, and Resilience

My visit to Sarajevo was like walking through a living history book — layered, emotional, and unforgettable. The city’s rich and often turbulent past is visible in every street, and nowhere is that more striking than at the Latin Bridge, the site of the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Standing there, I reflected on how that single moment helped ignite the First World War and change the course of history forever. A small plaque and nearby museum bring the story to life in a powerful way. Beyond its Austro-Hungarian past, Sarajevo also carries deep scars from the 1990s. To better understand that period, I visited the remains of the bobsled track on Mount Trebević — once a proud part of the 1984 Winter Olympics, now a haunting reminder of the Bosnian War. Covered in graffiti and surrounded by nature, it felt like both a symbol of decay and resilience. Getting there was part of the experience: I took the modern cable car up from the city, offering beautiful views of Sarajevo below and the green hills all around. At the top of Trebević, I walked through the forest paths and came across war-damaged buildings and quiet viewpoints, where the peaceful present stood in contrast to the city’s painful recent history. Sarajevo’s story is not an easy one, but it’s told with honesty, strength, and dignity. This trip changed the way I see both the city and the past. Sarajevo is not just a place to visit — it’s a place to understand. #travel #bosnia #naturalwonders