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Vječna vatra

Tourist attraction War memorial

Compact memorial site honoring the victims of World War II with an eternal flame & inscription. People often mention Sarajevo, monument, city, flame, fire, people, eternal, Eternal, street, memorial,


Address

VC5C+GPH, Ferhadija, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Website

sarajevo.travel

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4.70 (4.3K reviews)

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  • Friday: Open 24 hours
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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Sarajevo (23) monument (12) city (12) flame (11) fire (11) people (9) eternal (9) Eternal (8) street (7) memorial (6)
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  • 5/5 Adi N. 4 years ago on Google
    A monument of historic importance, The Eternal flame is always burning as a reminder of the fallen soldiers and civilians who fought for the city in the WW2. As locals told us, in the winter time it serves as a gathering place for homeless people where they can warm up by the fire. The monument also serves as the entrance in the old town and Ferhadija street, one of the busiest and most important streets of Sarajevo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eagleridge H. 2 years ago on Google
    Visted here in August 2019. Powerful place. Wish a peaceful world and no killings anymore.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noura A. 2 years ago on Google
    This monument is very impressive. The flame 🔥 commemorate those who perished during the war. I've met an Oldman how lost wife and 4 kids during that war, he told that as long as the fire is there he can't forget his loss. So you can take a picture and leave or you can think about the représentations of the monument. As for me, this flame kept me a little perplex 😖
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel L. 11 months ago on Google
    Honestly very easy to just walk by and miss. It's not grand, but carries a much larger message. Adds a lot of character to the city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mirela M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lijep dan, sjedim na klupi i posmatram ljepotu mog grada, tu sam se igrala sa drugarima, nekad je sredina parka bila bez zelenila i park se zvao Trg oslobođenja
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alen 5 years ago on Google
    Nothing special really. Unless you look a bit through the history and the war 25 years ago to realize where these amazing people have been and where they've arrived in such a short time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom W. 7 months ago on Google
    This fire is memorial for the Second World War. It is mostly crowded because several people take photos. It is in the middle of downtown.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milan B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most profound experiences I have ever had regarding any monument and/or historic sight. Anyone with any knowledge of history should regard this sight as a sacred place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Snezana M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful. You stop and remember the moment of Yugoslavia. Undescribable. (Original) Diivno. Zastanes i prisetis se u trenutku Jugoslavije. Neopisivo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabahudin V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) SUPER .. EXCELLENT .. LEGENDARY AND PROUD TO FIGHT AGAINST FASCISM AND NEOFASCISM AS WELL AS NATIONALISM AND CHOVINISM .. WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET THE VICTIMS AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER AND BETTER FOR THE BETTER FOR BOLJE AND BETTER FOR THE BETTER. TAMA😎 (Original) SUPER.. ODLIČNO.. LEGENDARNOM I PONOSNO ZA BORBU PROTIV FAŠIZMA I NEOFAŠIZMA KAO I NACIJONALIZMA AND ŠOVINIZMA.. NE TREBA ZABORAVITI NIKADA ŽRTVE I LJUDE KOJI SU DALI SVOJE ŽIVOTE ZA BOLJE SUTRA.. ALI ITEKAKO SE ZABORAVLJA DOBRO A ZLO SVE VIŠE VLADA I TAMA😎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanela M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful place, a landmark of Sarajevo. (Original) Divno mjesto, obilježje Sarajeva.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Post Indie r. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful monument that has so much meaning behind it. However, if you want to get a glimpse into just how many idiots populate this earth, take a look at some of the 1 star reviews. Yikes.

  • 5/5 carrasim p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A monument that everyone who visits Sarajevo must visit. (Original) Spomenik koji svako ko navrati u Sarajevo mora posjetiti.

  • 5/5 PAM N. 1 year ago on Google
    Always light on. With respect and peace.

  • 5/5 Marko V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, clean also, a bit crowded

  • 5/5 Emin A. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute historical place. Great for photos.

  • 5/5 Milan V. 2 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Martha I. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely 💯 love it Great views and food was amazing 👏

  • 5/5 Ayşegül M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to see

  • 5/5 Igor L. 2 years ago on Google
    24/7 burning, no rain or wind to stop it, very nice

  • 5/5 Stevan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit! Nice food 💯

  • 5/5 Minna _. 3 years ago on Google
    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • 5/5 Alen M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for a walk with the family. (Original) Odlično mijesto za šetnju sa porodicom.

  • 5/5 Zvonko M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful memory of times past. (Original) Divno secanje na prosla vremena.

  • 5/5 Yaser S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A landmark in Sarajevo (Original) معلم من معالم مدينة سرايفو

  • 3/5 Enzo F. 11 months ago on Google
    Gas burning flame in the street. Not overly pretty nor very well maintained (stains from the weather etc.)

  • 5/5 Dominik K. 9 months ago on Google
    Great memorial place! Must see in Sarajevo, but it’s better to come there during the day as in the evening a lot of people gather there. Although it looks better after the sunset.

  • 4/5 YAFEA A. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful monument for the fallen. Located near the old bazaar.

  • 4/5 MJ H. 7 months ago on Google
    A memorial built to commemorate the victims of war. Historical.

  • 5/5 Cruise Q. 7 months ago on Google
    The Eternal Flame is a memorial to the military and civilian victims of World War II in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a public place. Normaly no waiting time. MaBe for fotos.

  • 5/5 Zeynep P. 8 months ago on Google
    App The Eternal Flame or Vjecna Vatra is a permanent remembrance for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina who lost their lives during the Second World War. The flame was lit after the war and it commemorates Bosnians, Serbs, Croats and all who fought to liberate the city and the country during the war. It is rumoured that the flame has gone off just once since it was first lit, by accident, however it was soon re-lit by a passer-by. You can still see bullet holes in the wall behind the flame too. After seeing the city’s reminder of World War 2 it is apt to reflect on a more recent conflict in the city. After viewing the flame return back on Ferhadija Street and head east along the street in the direction of the Markale Market.

  • 5/5 Mirza P. 10 months ago on Google
    The eternal flame is a symbol of eternal life of anti-fascists and the symbol of resistance against fascism and totalitarianism.

  • 4/5 Gisella A. 11 months ago on Google
    Memorial place in sarajevo. . Really close to city center

  • 4/5 Kim B. 11 months ago on Google
    Monument to commemorate those who fell by the hand of the facists, and to remember the liberation. The text is only in Bosnian, no explenation in English unfortunately.

  • 5/5 Sameer S. 1 year ago on Google
    The eternal flame situated on the European western side part of old town Sarajevo is another significant monument which reminds of the historic events of this country.

  • 5/5 Jan S. 11 months ago on Google
    When you're in the area you need to stop and see this and at least take a photo. It is located at the newer end of the long pedestrian zone that takes you into the old bizarre

  • 5/5 MSA M. 1 year ago on Google
    POI at the end of old town street.

  • 4/5 Fethi A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the historical places to visit in Bosnia. I'm not very impressed with this building, but of course it is a must see.

  • 5/5 Ellie 1 year ago on Google
    The Eternal Fire is a monument to the military and civilian victims of the Second World War in Sarajevo. The monument was built on April 6, 1946, on the first anniversary of the liberation of Sarajevo from German occupation.

  • 5/5 Angelia L. 1 year ago on Google
    before go Sarajevo old Town, this 🔥 remind don't forget peace so important and war history memories.

  • 5/5 Marija N. 1 year ago on Google
    Something calming in watching the fire dance in the wind. One of my favourite monuments in Sarajevo.

  • 5/5 V V. 1 year ago on Google
    When you stand there and think of all that this fire has seen so many emotions come over you 😔 but then you lift your head and look around at those resilient strong people going about their business you can't help but 😀👍!

  • 5/5 Michael L. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service, inside and outside seating, food it great for a cafe! Always fun people watching!

  • 5/5 Mister P. 4 years ago on Google
    The fire runs all year long, non stop. Awesome 😍

  • 5/5 Omer B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superr (Original) Superr

  • 5/5 Mohamad Redzuan O. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 Munever S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Perfekt

  • 5/5 Eldin P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the eternal symbols of the city! (Original) Jedan od vjecnih simbola grada!

  • 5/5 Aleksandar J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A symbol of a time. (Original) Simbol jednog vremena.

  • 5/5 Zlatiborka P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We are always warm at the Eternal Fire. (Original) Uvek nam je toplo kod Vječne vatre.

  • 5/5 Zvjezda N. 3 years ago on Google
    Značajan spomenik

  • 5/5 SAMI G. 3 years ago on Google
    🤩😍

  • 5/5 Lejla S. 3 years ago on Google
    Prelijepo je 😘 pozdrav iz Zenice

  • 5/5 Halida H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A visit to Sarajevo, and I must visit the eternal fire, of course, the inevitable Bash Tsarsiya (Original) Posjeta Sarajevu, a obavezno posjetim vječnu vatru,naravno ,nezaobilaznu Baš carsiju

  • 5/5 Ahmed R. 3 years ago on Google
    One of most significant benchmarks of Sarajevo!

  • 5/5 A R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to take pictures as a place of historic importance for the city. Also marks the start of the walk through Ferhadija street where all the shops and restaurants are located.

  • 5/5 Nuno T. 4 years ago on Google
    Gets you warm fast in winter days

  • 5/5 Voice V. 4 years ago on Google
    Antifascist symbol of the city. Indeed a beautiful idea.

  • 4/5 ItsMe B. 4 years ago on Google
    Eternal Flame is a memorial to the military and civilian victims of the Second World War in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The memorial was dedicated on 6 April 1946, the first anniversary of the liberation of Sarajevo from the four-year-long occupation by Nazi Germany and the fascist Independent State of Croatia.

  • 5/5 Raoul R. 4 years ago on Google
    The eternal flame. In memory of all the people killed in the civil war.

  • 4/5 Parham Z. 6 years ago on Google
    Meet up point and learn a bit about the history while you're waiting... they can take care of the plants around it better.

  • 5/5 Ena M. 4 years ago on Google
    The fire is cool to take pictures and it's weird how it's always on.

  • 4/5 Aleksandar G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute ... (Original) Simpatično...

  • 5/5 patriotaa b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eternal fire to fallen fighters (Original) Vječna vatra palim borcima

  • 5/5 Dino O. 3 years ago on Google
    Memorial for the fighters against fascism

  • 5/5 J1NN 3 years ago on Google
    @eeman.87 on instagram for more pictures.

  • 5/5 zarko m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A symbol of victory over fascism and a monument to fallen partisans. If you are in the city you should not see anything else Death to fascism freedom to the people 🇧🇦 (Original) Simbol pobjede nad fašizmom i spomenik palim partizanima . Ako ste u gradu ništa drugo ne treba da vidite Smrt fašizmu sloboda narodu 🇧🇦

  • 1/5 jasko z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place should be visited by whoever comes to Sarajevo. (Original) Ovo mjesto treba da obidze ko god dodze u Sarajevo.

  • 5/5 Asi J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well a historical event (Original) Pa istorijski dogadaj

  • 5/5 Muhamed A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Symbol of Sarajevo. (Original) Simbol Sarajeva.

  • 5/5 Wolnet P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beauty (Original) Ljepota

  • 5/5 Weldalasayel 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent commercial street (Original) شارع تجاري ممتاز

  • 5/5 mejra k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is eternal. (Original) Vječna je.

  • 5/5 Ziggy T. 3 years ago on Google
    A landmark in middle of most buisy street in Sarajevo. The fire is burning 24/7 and is a great place to take a group photo after a day of sightseeing.

  • 5/5 Jelena R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eternal is eternal (Original) Vjecno je vjecno

  • 4/5 حوريه �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sweet place (Original) مكان حلو

  • 5/5 Nermin Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visit the city of Sarajevo, you will not repent, it is beautiful, you have a beautiful view from the eternal fire. The city is beautiful, be sure to stop by and see for yourself that you will not repent. (Original) Posjetite grad Sarajevo necete se pokajati prelijepo je imate lijep pogled od vjecne vatre .Grad je prelijep obavezno svratite i sami se uvjerite necete se pokajati.

  • 5/5 Milan S. M. 3 years ago on Google
    SFRJ

  • 5/5 Timur B. 3 years ago on Google
    warm....btw who pays for that gas???

  • 5/5 Mijat T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place that attracts the attention of tourists or casual passers-by or visitors to Sarajevo like a magnet. And so for years, decades Photos from this place travel the world (Original) Mjesto koje kao magnet privlaci paznju turista ili slucajnih prolaznika ili posjetilaca Sarajeva. I tako godinama, decenijama Fotografije sa ovog mjesta putuju svijetom

  • 5/5 Midhat H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Glory and thanks to them for the sacrifice they made so that we would at least have a chance to live normally (Original) Slava i hvala im na žrtvi koju podnesoše da bismo mi imali bar šansu da normalno živimo


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