Sarajevo · History · Austro-Hungarian heritage
Latin Bridge and Museum Sarajevo 1878-1918
The street corner where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914. Visit the Latin Bridge and the Museum Sarajevo 1878-1918 next to it.
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes including the museum
- Region
- Sarajevo
Why visit Latin Bridge and Museum Sarajevo 1878-1918?
On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie were shot dead on the street corner next to the Latin Bridge. The shooter was Gavrilo Princip, a 19-year-old member of the Young Bosnia movement. Within weeks Europe was at war. Very few places can say they changed the 20th century in a single moment, and this is one of them.
Things to do
- The Latin Bridge (Latinska ćuprija): An Ottoman stone bridge over the Miljacka river. Its current form dates from the late 1700s. It is named after the old "Latin" (Catholic) quarter on the other bank.
- The assassination corner: A plaque marks the spot where Princip stood.
- Museum Sarajevo 1878-1918: A small museum in the building on the corner, which in 1914 was Schiller's delicatessen. It covers the 40 years of Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and the assassination itself, with photos, documents, period clothing and a replica of Princip's pistol.
Getting there
On the riverside road, a 5-minute walk from Baščaršija.
Practical info
- Entry
- Bridge: free. Museum: small fee, about 4 KM adults
- Museum hours
- About 10:00 to 17:00, closed Sundays
- Address
- Zelenih beretki 1, Sarajevo
- Last checked
- October 2026. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you go.
FAQ
Where exactly was Franz Ferdinand assassinated?
On the corner of the riverside street next to the Latin Bridge in central Sarajevo, outside the building that now houses the Museum Sarajevo 1878-1918.
Is the gun at the museum the real one?
No. The pistol on display is a replica. The original is in the Museum of Military History in Vienna.
Is the Latin Bridge worth visiting?
Yes. It takes only a few minutes and is one of the most historically important spots in Europe.
