Every July, Serbian nationalists march in the uniforms of the Chetnik regiment that committed genocide in order to mock the widows and daughters of the men and boys that were killed here. Besides that, the memorial is a must see.
“The news and pictures from Bosnia…. testify to how Europe and humanity are still collapsing into the abyss of degradation… No cause, no goal can justify such barbaric actions and methods. They are crimes against humanity…a defeat for civilization.” Pope John Paul II
A barbaric incident that should never happen again to any nation.
So sad to see all those graves. A result of madness. More than 8000 deaths, for nothing. Unvelievable.
Getting here is a little difficult but it's a must visit if you're in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The memorial for those who were massacred by the serbian forces in July 1995.
If you are coming from Sarajevo you had several options :
1)Take the bus from Sarajevo to Srebenica and ask the driver to drop you off at the memorial (you will pass it on your way to Srebenica. The memorial is about 5km from the town). There's one bus daily from Sarajevo which leaves at 0710 with the return at 1630 but it takes 4-5 hours.
2) go with private shuttle tours, which will cost around €60 per person and there's a minimum amount of passengers required.
3) drive. I did this option and I recommend the route through sokolac. Easy route to drive, but you will need to navigate through two mountains with sharp turns. Drive defensively and you will be fine. Also its a long drive through srpska territory so all the signs are in Cyrillic.
May ALLAH bless them.
Very sad place everyone one should visit.
If you visit this place, you will feel much different than watching it on pictures.
even though i got sunburned because there wasn't any shade
peaceful and respectful. a worthy memorial for a terrible event.