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Sarajevo History Museum

Marsala Tito, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ranked #11 of 25 attractions in Sarajevo
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Description: City Historical Museum
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Marburg, Germany
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The Museum is located opposite the Holiday Inn next to the National Museum and basically consist of three parts. Two of these are located on the first floor, one giving an overview of the history of BiH and the other dedicated to the Siege of the town in the last war. If you want to get an impression of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Go see this. Don't let the exterior fool you - this building weathered the war and it shows. The first floor isn't all that impressive, but make sure you go toward the back for the photo exhibits from the war, and make certain you go upstairs. Half of the second floor is an amazing collection of items, stories and history... More

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Wien
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

The historical museum of Sarajevo has to deal with a lack of funding. If you are in Sarajevo, be sure to come around as long as they are able to keep the museum open with the donations they get from visitors. The exhibition on the first floor hosts a wide range of artefacts from besieged Sarajevo between the years of... More

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Den Haag, Netherlands
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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This museum has a few great exhibits of the history of the city, some ancient artefacts, and very good collection from the recent war. Much of the pre1990s stuff hasn't been updated, and still has a strong pro-Tito undercurrent. The war period stuff is a good display of home-made weapons, foodstuffs, and photographs, as well as a good display of... More

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Montreal, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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Perfect museum to visit if you have only on to visit. Realy good, make us understand the life during the war. The two exposition are realy interting!

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Trieste, Italy
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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