Sarajevo War Theatre, Sarajevo

#36 among attractions in Sarajevo

Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment

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The Sarajevo War Theatre is a theatre in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was founded on 17 May 1992 on the initiative of Dubravko Bibanović, Gradimir Gojer, Đorđe Mačkić and Safet Plakalo during the Siege of Sarajevo. It was a gathering place for theatre professionals and Academy of Performing Arts students for the duration of the war. Today, it is a commercial theatre and the premium experimental showcase in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is one of the venues for the MESS International Theatre Festival and the sole venue for the Open University of Sarajevo. ()

Local name: SARTR Opened: 17 May 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 43°51'49"N, 18°24'54"E

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Centar (Bjelave)Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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+387 33 664-070

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Nearby attractions include: BBI Centar, Skenderija, Eternal Flame, Ali Pasha Mosque.

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Small war memorial with an eternal flame
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Ottoman-style mosque with a cemetery
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Skenderija Bridge, Sarajevo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sarajevo War Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Džidžikovac, Sarajevo (4 min walk), Mejtaš, Sarajevo (6 min walk), Duplex Art Gallery, Sarajevo (6 min walk), Gallery 11/07/95, Sarajevo (6 min walk).

How to get to Sarajevo War Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sarajevo War Theatre:

Bus

Park • Lines: Bus (9 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (11 min walk)

Tram

Park • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (9 min walk)
Banka • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (11 min walk)

Train

Sarajevo (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (23 min walk)
Jezero • Lines: 102, 107 (23 min walk)