The historic Balkan crossroads
The path to independence
Resilience under siege
The Dayton Accords and rebuilding
diego Sarajevans used art, theater, and music as forms of defiance against the destruction of their city.
Running the runway: Before the Sarajevo Tunnel was dug, citizens had to sprint across the UN-controlled airport runway at night, dodging floodlights and snipers.
diego Citizens dug a secret 800-meter tunnel beneath the airport runway to connect Sarajevo to free territory.
A military blockade of a city or stronghold to compel its surrender by cutting off resources. During the Bosnian War, forces surrounded Sarajevo for 1,425 days, beginning on April 5, 1992.
Which international organization controlled the Sarajevo airport runway during the 1990s siege?
How many days did the Siege of Sarajevo last, making it the longest in modern history?
Which historic World War II battle's duration did the Siege of Sarajevo surpass, lasting three times longer?
Which famous cultural event was founded in 1995 during the siege of the Bosnian capital?
Which historic Sarajevo building was destroyed in August 1992, resulting in the loss of 1.5 million books?