Siege of Sarajevo, Siege in Bosnia-Herzegovina
The Siege of Sarajevo was the longest siege of a capital city in modern warfare history.
It lasted from April 1992 until February 1996 during the Bosnian War.
During the siege, Sarajevo's multicultural spirit was both challenged and reinforced.
War tours in Sarajevo now highlight places of historical importance from the siege period.
The cellist Vedran Smailović famously performed in ruined buildings during the siege.
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