Zelenih Beretki Street
{{short description|Street in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina}}
{{Infobox street
| name = Zelenih beretki Street
| native_name = {{native name|bs|Ulica Zelenih beretki}}
| native_name_lang =
| former_names = Franje Josipa (Franz Joseph Street)
Kralja Petra (King Peter Street)
Ulica br. 1 (Street No.1)
Jugoslovenske narodne armije (Yugoslav People's Army Street)
| image = File:Sarajevo (49103844453).jpg
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| length_m =
| location = Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| postal_code = 71000
| coordinates = {{coord|43.8590|N|18.4280|E|display=inline,title}}
| known_for = Historical significance, vibrant nightlife, cultural landmarks
}}
Zelenih Beretki Street ({{langx|bs| Ulica Zelenih beretki}}; {{lang-sh-Cyrl|Улица Зелених беретки}}; {{langx|en| Green Berets Street}}) is a historic and culturally significant street located in the heart of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The street has evolved over centuries, reflecting the city’s rich history and diverse cultural influences.{{cite web |title=Ulica Zelenih beretki |url=https://sarajevo.travel/ba/sta-raditi/ulica-zelenih-beretki/337 |website=Destination Sarajevo |language=bs |access-date=17 April 2025}}
History
The origins of Zelenih beretki Street date back to the 15th century. Initially, it comprised two distinct sections: Put kuluk-česma, named after a public fountain (česma) that once stood near the present-day Hotel Central, and Sabljarska čaršija, later known as Kulukčije, which was a marketplace for swordsmiths.{{cite web |title=Zelenih beretki |url=https://bascarsija.ba/bascarsija/bascarsijske-ulice/893-zelenih-beretki |website=Baščaršija.ba |language=bs |access-date=17 April 2025}} In the latter half of the 19th century, the street was referred to as Galata džadesi or Galata, and subsequently Tašlihanska, named after Gazi Husrev-beg’s stone inn, Tašlihan, located between Hotel Europe and Gazi Husrev-beg’s bezistan.{{cite web |title=Kako je jedna od najljepših ulica u Sarajevu mijenjale ime kroz historiju |url=https://avaz.ba/bih/sarajevo/267806/kako-je-jedna-od-najljepših-ulica-u-sarajevu-mijenjale-ime-kroz-historiju |website=Dnevni Avaz |language=bs |date=17 December 2016 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
During the Austro-Hungarian period, it was named Franje Josipa Street, after emperor Franz Joseph I, followed by Kralja Petra during the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, after Peter I of Serbia, and Ulica br. 1 between 1941 and 1945. After World War II, it was designated as JNA Street, named after the Yugoslav People's Army. In 1993, it was renamed Zelenih beretki in honor of the Green Berets, a volunteer paramilitary unit formed in 1991 to defend Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War.{{cite web |title=Kako je jedna od najljepših ulica u Sarajevu mijenjale ime kroz historiju |url=https://avaz.ba/bih/sarajevo/267806/kako-je-jedna-od-najljepsih-ulica-u-sarajevu-mijenjale-ime-kroz-historiju |website=Avaz.ba |date=17 December 2016 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
Landmarks
The street is home to several significant landmarks:
- Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918: Located at Zelenih beretki 1, this museum offers insights into Sarajevo’s history during the Austro-Hungarian period.{{cite web |title=Sarajevo Museum 1878 – 1918 |url=https://www.tourismbih.com/location/sarajevo-museum-1878-1918/ |website=Tourism Bosnia and Herzegovina: Visit BiH |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- Hotel Europe – One of the oldest and most prestigious hotels in Sarajevo, established in 1882 during the Austro-Hungarian period. The hotel is located near the intersection with Ferhadija Street and has hosted numerous celebrities, diplomats, and historical figures throughout its history.{{cite web |title=O nama – Hotel Europe Sarajevo |url=https://www.hoteleurope.ba/o-nama/ |website=Hotel Europe |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- Hotel Central – A modern boutique hotel offering spa and wellness services, located on the corner of Zelenih beretki Street and Ćurčiluk mali. The hotel sits at a strategic point near the city’s main tourist attractions.{{cite web |title=Hotel Central Sarajevo |url=https://www.hotelcentral.ba/ |website=Hotel Central |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos – This Serbian Orthodox church, completed in 1872, is one of the largest in the Balkans and stands as a key religious and architectural landmark near the street.{{cite web |title=Crkva Rođenja Presvete Bogorodice – Mitropolija dabrobosanska |url=https://www.mitropolija-dabrobosanska.org/ |website=Mitropolija dabrobosanska |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- Tašlihan – The remnants of a 16th-century caravanserai (inn) built during the Ottoman period. Though now in ruins, it is an important archaeological and tourist site adjoining the Gazi Husrev-beg Bezistan.{{cite web |title=Tašlihan: Kameni han iz osmanskog perioda u srcu Sarajeva |url=https://radiosarajevo.ba/metromahala/magazin/taslihan-kameni-han-iz-osmanskog-perioda-u-srcu-sarajeva/427163 |website=Radio Sarajevo |date=12 March 2022 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- Gazi Husrev-begov bezistan – An Ottoman-era covered market built in 1555, connecting Ferhadija and Zelenih beretki Streets. The Bezistan continues to serve as a marketplace, showcasing traditional crafts and textiles.{{cite web |title=Gazi Husrev-begov Bezistan |url=https://www.visitsarajevo.ba/bs/things-to-do/kultura/muzeji-i-galerije/gazi-husrev-begov-bezistan/ |website=Visit Sarajevo |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Although not directly on Zelenih beretki Street, it is located in its immediate vicinity and is a major cultural institution, housing a significant collection of Bosnian visual art.{{cite web |title=Umjetnička galerija Bosne i Hercegovine |url=https://ugbih.ba/ |website=Umjetnička galerija BiH |access-date=17 April 2025}}
- Memorial Room of the Green Berets: Situated within the Museum of the Siege and Defense of Sarajevo 1992–1995, this memorial honors the Green Berets and their role in defending the city during the Bosnian War.{{cite web |title=Ministar Osmanović otvorio Spomen sobu "Zelenih beretki" |url=https://www.klix.ba/vijesti/bih/ministar-osmanovic-otvorio-spomen-sobu-zelenih-beretki/210610093 |website=Klix.ba |date=10 June 2021 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
Urban development
In recent years, efforts have been made to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic flow on Zelenih beretki Street. In 2017, protective bollards were installed along the sidewalks to prevent illegal parking and ensure unobstructed pedestrian pathways.{{cite web |title=U Ulici Zelenih beretki: Postavljeni stubići na trotoarima |url=https://avaz.ba/bih/sarajevo/306354/u-ulici-zelenih-beretki-postavljeni-stubici-na-trotoarima |website=Avaz.ba |date=28 September 2017 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
Nightlife and bar scene
File:Zelenih_Beretki_Street_at_night.jpg
Zelenih beretki Street has become one of Sarajevo’s most popular nightlife destinations. Despite its relatively short length, the street is densely packed with bars, lounges, and clubs that cater to a diverse local and international crowd. It is especially lively during weekends and summer evenings, when the terraces overflow with people enjoying drinks, music, and dance.
The street is considered part of Sarajevo’s “bar triangle,” together with nearby streets such as Ferhadija and Sima Milutinović Sarajlija Street, forming a core area for nightlife in the city center. Establishments like Deco Bar, Cheers, and City Lounge are well-known for their vibrant ambiance and modern interior design, while others offer live music, DJ sets, and cocktail specials that appeal to younger patrons and tourists alike.{{cite web |title=Sarajevske ulice koje nikada ne spavaju: Gdje je centar dobrog provoda? |url=https://radiosarajevo.ba/metromahala/teme/sarajevske-ulice-koje-nikada-ne-spavaju-gdje-je-centar-dobrog-provoda/444321 |website=Radio Sarajevo |date=15 July 2022 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
Its central location, near the historic heart of Baščaršija and major hotels such as Hotel Europe and Hotel Central, makes Zelenih beretki Street a convenient and attractive nightlife hub for both residents and visitors. The combination of historical architecture and modern gastronomy has contributed to its reputation as one of the trendiest bar streets in Sarajevo.{{cite web |title=Noćni život u Sarajevu: Najpopularniji barovi i kafići u centru grada |url=https://www.klix.ba/lifestyle/putovanja/nocni-zivot-u-sarajevu-najpopularniji-barovi-i-kafici-u-centru-grada/220914102 |website=Klix.ba |date=14 September 2022 |access-date=17 April 2025}}
See also
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