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Tunnel of Salvation

Sight4.6 · 8 4364.5 · 2 448≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~20 BAM6.7 km from the center

A memorial on the edge of Sarajevo by the airport: in 1993 a tunnel about 800 metres long was dug by hand beneath the runway — the besieged city's only link to the outside world, through which food, weapons and people moved. The museum in the Kolar family house shows wartime footage and artefacts before you enter 25 metres of authentic tunnel plus a rebuilt section. Allow 20–30 minutes by taxi from the centre.

Highlights

  • 25 metres of authentic tunnel under the runway
  • Kolar family house with siege exhibits
  • Wartime footage and artefacts of 1992–1995
  • 800-metre lifeline of the besieged city

Opening hours

Mon08:30 – 17:00
Tue08:30 – 17:00
Wed08:30 – 17:00
Thu08:30 – 17:00
Fri08:30 – 17:00
Sat08:30 – 17:00
Sun08:30 – 17:00

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