Strossmayer Street
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 Strossmayer Street, 13 April 2025. | |
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| Native name | Štrosmajerova ulica (Bosnian) |
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| Former name(s) | Rudolf Street (Rudolfova ulica) |
| Length | 0.12 km (0.075 mi) |
| Postal code | 71000 |
| Coordinates | 43°51′32.44″N 18°25′31.89″E / 43.8590111°N 18.4255250°E |
| North | Ferhadija street |
| South | Zelenih beretki Street |
Strossmayer Street (Bosnian: Štrosmajerova ulica; Serbo-Croatian Cyrillic: Штросмајерова улица) is a prominent pedestrian thoroughfare located in the Stari Grad municipality of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1] Renowned for its Austro-Hungarian architecture and central location, the street serves as a vital link between historical and modern parts of the city.[2]
History
[edit]Originally constructed during the Austro-Hungarian administration in the late 19th century, the street was initially named Rudolfova ulica (Rudolf Street) in honor of Crown Prince Rudolf, the son of Emperor Franz Joseph I.[3][failed verification] On 10 January 1919, following the formation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, the street was renamed to honor Josip Juraj Strossmayer, a Croatian bishop, politician and proponent of Yugoslavism known for his cultural contributions.[4]
Location and layout
[edit]Štrosmajerova Street runs in a north-south direction, connecting Zelenih Beretki Street to the junction of Ferhadija Street and Trg fra Grge Martića, directly in front of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. This strategic location places it in Sarajevo’s pedestrian zone.[5]
National Monument status
[edit]In recognition of its historical and cultural importance, Štrosmajerova Street was declared a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments in April 2019. This designation aims to protect and preserve the street’s architectural heritage and significance within Sarajevo’s urban landscape.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Štrosmajerova ulica nakon mnogo godina konačno sanirana i uređena". sarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 3 December 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Štrosmajerova ulica – Sarajevo u srcu". furaj.ba (in Bosnian). 10 February 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2025. [dead link]
- ^ "Štrosmajerova ulica nakon mnogo godina konačno sanirana i uređena". sarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 3 December 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Sarajevske ulice: Štrosmajerova nosi ime po đaki Hrvatu koji je volio Bosnu". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 19 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2025. [dead link]
- ^ "FOTO: Kako je nastala Štrosmajerova ulica u Sarajevu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 14 September 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Strossmayer Street proclaimed as National Monument of BiH". sarajevotimes.com. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ "Štrosmajerova ulica u centru Sarajeva proglašena nacionalnim spomenikom". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 7 March 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2025. [failed verification]
