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Landmark: Gallery 11/07/95City: Sarajevo
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Continent: Europe
Gallery 11/07/95, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe
Overview
safeThe gallery stands as a place to remember, to learn, and to reflect on the tragedy of July 11, 1995, when Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys in Srebrenica, a UN-declared safe zone where silence still hangs heavy in the air.safeIt’s meant to keep the victims’ stories alive-voices that might otherwise fade-and to remind us why peace, human rights, and justice matter so deeply.safeThe gallery sits in the heart of Sarajevo, tucked into a lively district easy for locals and tourists alike to reach.Set in the heart of the capital, it stands as a vital place for remembrance and reflection, especially for those who lived through the atrocities.Inside, Gallery 11/07/95 displays haunting photographs, worn documents, artistic works, and memorial artifacts tied to the Srebrenica genocide.The exhibits help visitors understand the horrors that unfolded, the long fight to win justice for the victims, and the lasting scars left by ethnic violence.The gallery displays personal testimonies, faded photographs, and small memorial objects shared by survivors, victims’ families, and human rights groups.These materials keep alive the memory of the genocide’s victims, while also reminding us-like the uneasy hush after a siren-how fragile peace can be and how vital reconciliation is.safesafesafeThese objects serve as stark reminders of the human cost of the conflict-like a tattered scarf once clutched in fear-while the gallery also showcases contemporary artists who channel their grief, rage, and hard-won reflections on the genocide into powerful works.Art serves as both a memorial and a source of healing, guiding visitors as they confront the heavy sorrow of the tragedy-sometimes through a faint photograph or a fragment of a letter.The gallery lays out a clear record of the events leading to the Srebrenica massacre, the collapse of international peacekeeping, and the long pursuit of justice, including trials before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.Gallery 11/07/95 is more than a place to reflect; it’s also a space where people come to learn.The gallery offers workshops, lectures, and lively discussions on genocide prevention, human rights, conflict resolution, and how to rebuild peace in societies still carrying the echoes of war.The gallery partners with local schools, universities, and groups abroad to help young people learn about the Bosnian War-especially the Srebrenica genocide-and understand what it means for human rights and international law.Gallery 11/07/95 stands at the heart of remembrance, providing a quiet, dignified place where the names of Srebrenica’s victims are honored and preserved.The gallery works hand in hand with the mission to keep alive the memory of the victims-people whose voices were cut short by violence, yet whose legacies still echo in the streets and hills of Bosnia and Herzegovina.safeBy working together, these institutions keep alive the memory of those who were lost-names etched in stone-and protect the historical truth of the genocide so it endures for generations to come.Gallery 11/07/95 sits in the heart of Sarajevo, just a short walk from the old market, and it’s easy for both locals and travelers from abroad to find.Sitting in the heart of the city, it’s woven tightly into Sarajevo’s memorial life, like a stone you pass every day on the walk to market.The gallery’s usually open during regular business hours, though on holidays or for special events it might close early-like just after the afternoon crowd drifts out.For the latest visiting details, check the gallery’s website or give them a quick call-you might even hear the faint hum of activity in the background.The gallery typically asks for a modest entry fee-just a few dollars-and offers discounts to students, seniors, and groups.The funds keep the gallery running and fuel its educational programs, from art workshops that smell of fresh paint to lectures that spark lively debates.Guided tours let visitors walk through the exhibits with a knowledgeable guide, hearing the stories and history behind the Srebrenica genocide while standing just inches from the artifacts themselves.These tours pull you closer to the heart of the events, sharing vivid memories and firsthand accounts from survivors and the experts who studied them.ConclusionGallery 11/07/95 stands as a vital cultural space in Sarajevo, honoring the memory of the Srebrenica genocide and those who lost their lives, with photographs that seem to breathe their stories into the room.It creates a place to pause, learn, and remember, making sure the horror of July 11, 1995-when the air smelled of smoke and fear-never fades from memory.With its exhibits, hands-on workshops, and close collaborations, the gallery keeps alive the memory of those who were lost, warns of the brutal cost of ethnic violence, and inspires people to work toward reconciliation and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and far beyond.
