Kulovića Street (; sh-Cyrl, Куловића улица) is a notable thoroughfare in the city center of
Sarajevo
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, the capital of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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. It runs in a north–south direction, connecting
Obala Kulina bana with
Marshal Tito Street, and intersects with Branilaca Sarajeva Street. The street lies in close proximity to landmarks such as the
Sarajevo National Theatre and the
Sarajevo Youth Theatre.
History
Kulovića Street dates back to the
Ottoman period
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, but received its current name in 1885 in honor of
Sulejman Ruždija Kulović, a prominent Sarajevo judge and philanthropist. He financed the construction of a public fountain near Kalin Hadži Alija’s Mosque, which was later demolished in 1947.
Siege of Sarajevo
During the
Siege of Sarajevo
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(1992–1996), the street was part of the so-called
Sniper Alley, where civilians were frequently targeted by snipers positioned in the surrounding hills and buildings. To protect pedestrians, concrete slabs and makeshift barriers were installed.
One such concrete slab near Kulovića Street bore the graffiti "Pink Floyd," referencing the British rock band’s album ''
The Wall
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''. The slab became symbolic of the city's defense and artistic resistance. Although it was removed during a ceasefire in 1994, sniper attacks resumed afterward and the slab was never reinstated.
Notable buildings
* Sarajevo Youth Theatre: Situated on Kulovića Street, this theater was formed in 1977 by merging the Pionir and Muppet Theatres. It remained active during the war, serving as a venue for cultural resistance.
* Hotel Bosnia: Is a historic hotel located in the heart of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Situated in Kulovića Street, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation with modern amenities. Originally built in the Yugoslav era and renovated several times since.
Transportation
Kulovića Street is served by various public transport options. Nearby
tram
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stops include Banka and Čobanija, while Dom Armije and Pošta are accessible
bus
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stops. Tram lines 1 and 3, as well as bus line 103, pass through or near the area.
See also
*
Marshal Tito Street
*
Sarajevo Youth Theatre
*
Sniper Alley
References
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Streets in Sarajevo
Centar, Sarajevo