Eternal flame, War memorial in central Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Eternal Flame features a copper wreath-shaped fireplace with continuously burning flames positioned in front of a commemorative plaque at a major street intersection. The structure functions as a working fire installation, with its persistent flames serving as the focal point of the memorial.
The memorial was inaugurated on April 6, 1946, marking the first anniversary of Sarajevo's liberation from German forces in World War II. It was erected to honor those who participated in the city's liberation.
The plaque acknowledges the combined efforts of Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian brigades in liberating the city. It stands at a central crossroads where people pass daily, serving as a shared point of reflection.
The memorial sits at the junction of Mula Mustafe Baseskije, Marshal Tito, and Ferhadija streets, near the former Grand Hotel building. The location is easy to reach on foot and lies along main routes through the city center.
During the 1992-1995 siege of Sarajevo, the flame ceased burning due to fuel shortages in the blockaded city. The memorial was restored afterward and has burned continuously since.
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