Latin Bridge

Introduction

The Latin Bridge is an ancient stone bridge spanning the Miljacka River in Sarajevo. It entered world history because of the Sarajevo Assassination near the bridge on June 28, 1914—Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife were assassinated here, an event that triggered World War I and profoundly changed the course of 20th-century world history. This plainly styled Ottoman-period stone bridge with several arches was just one of many Sarajevo bridges across the river, but became world-famous because of this history-changing event. Today, memorial signs and a museum (Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918) stand by the bridge, objectively recounting this history that deeply affected the world. Standing by the Latin Bridge, gazing at the quietly flowing river and this bridge that witnessed the turning point of history, one cannot help but reflect on the world war that took countless lives, and the preciousness of peace in the long river of history. This is a place to pay tribute with a solemn, prudent heart, reflect on war and cherish peace. Pay tribute with a solemn heart, reflect on war and cherish peace. Learn the history objectively, behave solemnly; respect the old bridge and memorial facilities, do not carve or climb; mind bridge and riverside safety; visit civilly.

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