28th March 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: the view south across the Principov Bridge (renamed the Latin Bridge after the war) over the Miljacka River. In the background is a ARBiH (Bosnian Army) barracks.

28th March 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: the view south across the Principov Bridge (renamed the Latin Bridge after the war) over the Miljacka River. In the background is a ARBiH (Bosnian Army) barracks. Stock Photo
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Johnny Saunderson / Alamy Stock Photo

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W2DH0J

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161.4 MB (7.7 MB Compressed download)

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6087 x 9265 px | 51.5 x 78.4 cm | 20.3 x 30.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

28 March 1993

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Junction of Zelenih beretki & Obala Kulina bana, Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

This is the spot where the Bosnian Serb, Gavrilo Princip, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28th June 1914. The Siege of Sarajevo was the longest of a capital city in the history of modern warfare. After being initially besieged by the forces of the Yugoslav People's Army, Sarajevo was besieged by the Army of Republika Srpska from 5th April 1992 to 29th February 1996 (1, 425 days) during the Bosnian War. In total, 13, 952 people were killed during the siege.