Avaz Twist Tower, Sarajevo

Name: Avaz Twist Tower
Address: Tesanjska 24a, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Telephone: +387 33 281-350

#68 among attractions in Sarajevo

Observation decks and towers, Architecture, Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Avaz Twist Tower is a 40 story, 172m tall skyscraper in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the headquarters for Dnevni avaz, a Bosnian newspaper company. The tower is located in the Marijin Dvor city neighborhood, Sarajevo's central municipality. Construction began in 2006 and was finished two years later in 2008. The tower is notable for its twisted facade. From 2008 until 2022 is was the tallest skyscraper in the former Yugoslavia. In 2009, famous German company Schuco chose the tower amongst the 10 most beautiful buildings in the world. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2008 (16 years ago)Top floor height: 466 ftFloors: 40Coordinates: 43°51'38"N, 18°24'9"E

Address

Tesanjska 24aCentar (Koševsko Brdo)Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Contact

+387 33 281-350

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Avaz Twist Tower open?

Avaz Twist Tower is open:

Monday 7 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 11 pm
Thursday 7 am - 11 pm
Friday 7 am - 11 pm
Saturday 7 am - 11 pm
Sunday 7 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Avaz Twist Tower?

Nearby attractions include United Investment and Trading Company, Sarajevo (8 min walk), Saint Joseph's Church, Sarajevo (10 min walk), Sarajevo Haggadah, Sarajevo (10 min walk), Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (10 min walk).

How to get to Avaz Twist Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Avaz Twist Tower:

Tram

Željeznička stanica • Lines: 1, 4 (4 min walk)
Tehnička škola • Lines: 1, 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Sarajevo (5 min walk)

Bus

Autobuska stanica Sarajevo (8 min walk)
Muzeji • Lines: Bus (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Jezero • Lines: 102, 107 (31 min walk)