Nov 28, 2017
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99/365 - Rose of Sarajevo
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On my second day in Sarajevo, I took a walking tour and learned a bit more about the city. This included:
The Sarajevo Rose - To commemorate the Siege of Sarajevo, the city took to filling in the mortar holes with red resin, which resemble a floral arrangement when you look at it just right. You stumble across these all over the city and realize the impact of over 300 shells hitting the city per day during the siege.
Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, which caused the start of World War I
City hall and former national library that was destroyed during the siege
Memorabilia of the former Yugoslav President Tito (still loved by most and thought of with nostalgia)
Cathedrals and Mosques showing the diversity of this city and country
Random Dallas candy store in the old town (not really part of the tour)