
Included in the map are noted some Sarajevo rose's. These are mortar shell marks which have been filled in with red paint as a memorial to one or more people being killed at this spot.
(1) Pigeon Square
The central open space in the Bascarija district is known as Pigeon Square due to the large number of pigeons around here. In the centre of the square is an 1891 drinking fountain called the Sebilj.
(2) Old Orthodox Church
Originally medieval, this building was last rebuilt in 1740 and contains some lavish interiors.
(3) Jewish Museum
Contains a copy of the priceless Sarajevo Haggadah.
(4) Catholic Cathedral
Built in 1889, this neo-gothic Cathedral was the site of John Paul II's visit to Sarajevo in 1997. At the western side is a Sarajevo Rose.
(5) Finance Ministry Building
This was formerly Sarajevo's Grand Hotel, used during WWII as a Nazi Prison.
(6) Eternal Flame
Commemorates the victims of WWII
(7) National Bank Building
Built in Post Art-Deco style and has some most impressive lamp bearers.
(8) Twin Towers
Mostly famous due to their burnt our appearance during the Balkan war, these towers are now refurbished and house a business centre.
(9) Holiday Inn
The last operating hotel in Sarajevo during the war and housed most of the journalists covering the war. Constructed for the 1984 Winter Olympics.
(10) History Museum
This building has been left in a state of disrepair to show the bombing it received during the war. Inside houses a most thought provoking display of ID cards, make shift guns and life for the inhabitants of Sarajevo during the war.
(11) National Museum
(12) Bosnia Government Building
Rebuilt after being destroyed during the war.
(13) Sarajevo Museum
This museum concentrates on the Austro-Hungarian empire period of Sarajevo history. It is located beside the spot Franz Ferdinand was assasinated.
(14) Latin Bridge
(15) Sarajevska Brewery
Operating on its original site with it's 19th century maze of buildings
(16) Sarajevska Brewery Restaurant
Worth a visit to taste the various beers and excellent food.
(17) National Library
Bombed during the war, this building has been stablized however the interior was ablaze and all treasures were lost.
(18) ferhadija mosque
(19) Peace Statue/Giant Chess
Map and photographs - http://awalkaround.wordpress.com/sarajevo/
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