Rebuilt just a few years ago after its total destruction during the 90s war. All the books went up in flames, such a national tragedy. It's rebuilt now and you can visit the interior (fee applies) or just enjoy from the outside. Built in the Moorish style of Spain, the original building was completed during the Austro Hungarian rule of Bosnia.

Beautiful architecture from the times of Austrio-Hungarian era. The building was a library during the war of 90's and suffered serious damages. Now it's restored to is former glory, rich in history and captivating to see.

Vijećnica is the most extravagant building constructed in Sarajevo during Austro-Hungarian occupation and serves as a symbol of the meeting of world civilizations. The project was overseen by Alexander Wittek, who had proposed his Pseudo Moorish design – the perfect architectural unity of East and West – for the future seat of the city’s government. Since it first opened on April 20, 1896, the building has become the most important symbol of Sarajevo and is featured as an iconic motif in many photographs of the city. After World War II, Vijećnica became home to the National and University Library of BiH. On the nights of August 25-26, 1992 during the last war, Vijećnica was set ablaze. Nearly 90% of the library's collection went up in flames and the building became a symbol of the Siege and tragedy of Sarajevo. Vijećnica’s reconstruction got underway in 1996 and the official opening took place on May 9, 2014, the same day that Europe Day and the Day of Victory over Fascism are observed.

It's extremely cool that they actually let you sit in the seats of council members in the parliamentary style chamber. The whole building feels imposing yet refined, the stained glass ceiling was supposedly hand-painted, which if true is incredibly impressive. Upstairs within the hall is actually a modern art museum, which is filled with super confusing stuff for a non-art person like me. You can also pay for an audio guide, via a mobile app.

Must see if you're planning to visit Sarajevo. I am not a fan of buildings and City Hall doesn't look too impressive from outside but interior are totally different story. Entrance to Museum of Contemporary Art is included in the ticket. Worth to take a minute and try to figure out what in the name of God did the artists mean. Good luck with that. I've failed.

Looks different from other buildings in the city

Beautiful restoration and very moving displays and history.

Sarajevo city hall. It hosts several exhibitions and arts. It also serves as the museum of the country. So much history to look at here. Located near the old bazaar market

Interesting to visit. Pointed out to me on a walking tour where I learned that it's in the shape of a triangle to represent the three peoples of Sarajevo (Bosnaiks, Serbs, and Croats). I also learned that the one of the original tenants on the land refused to sell unless his house was moved piece by piece across the street. This request was complied with. City hall features Moorish/Andalusian architecture that reminded me of Cordoba Mosque in Spain. There are four levels of content - the ground floor and basement are Bosnian history. The second floor talks about politics and begins to feature contemporary art. Top floor also offers contemporary art.

The adult ticket is 10 BAM (cca 5 €) and it's absolutely well worth a visit to experience and see probably one of the most beautiful (if not the most beautiful) buildings in the Balkans.

Such a beautiful building with so many architect details, its completely a different type from what we are used to see. This city hall deserves a visit, the inside is also full of surprises!

Very impressive building, so sad to see the very hard history of bosnia. bit i think it is a must have when you visit sarajevo.

Its almost between center and out of the city. Its good place for want take pictures. But i advise take picture another side of way to take more beautiful view.

Beautiful place. Designed with mixtures of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian culture. Iconic place for the history of literature.

Very beautiful and worth seeing. A nice small exhibit inside on the war.

I go there and around it a lot. The building itself is really has an aesthetic layout and the inside is just pristine. Also you should definitely visit Bascarsija. Happy travels!

Very informing exhibition inside. If ur interested about the crimes commited during the 90s in Bosnia, that might also be a place to see.

This place has a war gallery - perpetrators and ICTY courtrooms (bottom floor), art gallery - lots of art (topmost 2 floors - I saw some pictures being displayed at the bottom as well) and history gallery (middle floor). It's a prestigious building. Sadly, the balconies and many rooms are locked. I think this place lacks a coherent overall guide of where to go for what

Beautiful interior and you can learn about history of the country here.

Definitely come in for a visit! Beautiful architecture, gripping history, and stories we need to know about.

Ultimate waste of money. This should be made free for public until they make some valuable artifacts to showcase. Other than architecture of the building there is nothing to see there. The so called exhibitions and modern arts are totally worthless in my openion. I suggest you can see required things in photos (that's all it's there) and then spend the money somewhere else. Moreover the android audio guide app was nowhere to find in play store. May be some region setting is there for the app and not available to everyone..

I haven't been inside yet, but from outside looks nice.

The uniqueness, the history steeped in this city hall is magnificent. The audio guide is excellent and concise evoking strong emotions as you walk from room to room understanding the pains, turmoil the capital went through along with it's rich and empowering return to stability. Must visit.

This was the first place on my list and I was shocked when I saw that it so close to our Hotel

Austria Hungarian architecture? I really can not understand the style but it's beautiful, you should definitely go inside and see it... there are sometimes exhibitions in the first floor... be curious 😊

Attractive place to see. Used as a library now. Serbians set on fire at 1992, including more than 2 million books, document etc. which is a big shame..

Excellent design for the building. Inside are some interesting exhibitions about the tragic history in the city but worth knowing about. Not very much to see but then it's not too expensive.

Pretty building especially at night it is well lit with a lot of foot traffic and you have the river nearby.

touristic place with barely nothing inside. See these photos dont bother to go in.

Very nice place Restored very well It is one of the prettiest landmarks of Sarajevo!

A spectacular view of the main building and a local tram too !

Historical place with a very rich and beautiful history. Definitely worth visiting. And definitely very important architectural piece in Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

New and beautiful. Small in size but a 20-30 min stop gives a nice and short introduction to Bosnia/Sarajevo's history. Very conveniently located in old town