Sarajevo - Bosnia Herzegovina (1994)

Town twinning between the Cities of Venice and Sarajevo

On May 15 1994, the Mayor of Venice and the Mayor of Sarajevo signed the Twinning Agreement between the two cities in Venice.

The city of Sarajevo

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the Miljacka River Valley. With a history reflecting Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav influences, it is an important cultural and religious center. Its most outstanding sites include the Latin Bridge, Baščaršija, and Vječna vatra. The city is also known for its traditional cuisine and cozy atmosphere that mixes tradition and modernity.