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The Tunnel of Life

Ilidza, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Ranked #8 of 25 attractions in Sarajevo
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Other
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Mojstrana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I liked my first visit (around 10 years earlier) a lot more genuine. Now it's become very "touristy" but still worth visiting to get an impression of war-time Sarajevo.

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Tampere, Finland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This little museum helps you to understand, how life was under 4-years siege in Sarajevo. There is a film about siege and the tunnel itself, and you can also see all kinds of stuff from those days. The original tunnel is closed, but they've reconstructed a 20 m part of the tunnel for visitors to see. The museum is not... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

historical museum, film, guided tour, map, etc. of tunnel under airport from seige of Sarajevo.

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

First, a tip on how to get there. Take the tram from the Basarcija to the end at Ildza station. From there you can walk the 20-30 mins if you have a map, it's only a couple turns and a nice way to see a Bosnian "suburb." Otherwise take a taxi for <10 KM. The museum itself is unlike most... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

If you are here to learn something about the history of the 4 year siege of Sarajevo, a tunnel tour is a must. You will first see a film, then have a chance to walk in the part of the tunnel that is left. After that is a small souvenir-table. Go with a guide or engage someone at the museum... More

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Those not being though horror of agression on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sarajevo and brutality of troops around Sarajevo could realize much more how it looked like by visiting this tunnel.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

There is only a small section of the actual tunnel left to view but it was a very sobering experience to go there. The small museum attached to it is facinating as was the film that we watched as part of the tour. Just as interesting is the number of famous people who have visited and now have their pictures... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

it is the same: tunnel of live or war tunnel. it was built to help people to survive in surrounded sarajevo. must to see!

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Kållered, Västra Götaland, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
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