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55 BCE
Rhine Bridge created
Julius Caeser, a Roman commander, along with his legionaries built the first two bridges to ever cross the Rhine River. This river was seen as a natural border to the Romans making them feel safe. Showing Rome's hardworking and power, 40,000 of their soldiers built one bridge within 10 days using local lumber. The bridge was eventually taken down by Caeser after hearing that the Sugambri and Suebi tribes were coming together to meet his army at battle. The bridge was up for 18 days. -
55 BCE
Rhine River
The Rhine River is a European River that goes from Graubuden to the Rhineland and into the North Sea. It is typically known for the Rhine Bridge that once crossed it. Tourists usually are there to see where the Roman legions once built a bridge with only themselves. The efforts put into this historical factor is not something you would see today, which makes this 760 mile river a big part of history. -
Jan 24, 1236
Latin Bridge
The Latin Bridge is one of the several bridges that cross the Miljacka River. It is made similarly to the Rhine Bridge with 4 arches and pillars to hold it up. This bridge is historically important because on the northern side of the bridge is where the assassination of the Archduke of Austria took place. A member of the Bosnia-Herzegovinian Mlada Bosna movement at the time, Nedeljko Čabrinović leapt into the Miljacka from the Latin Bridge making it a big area for tourists. -
Feb 15, 1236
Miljacka River
The Miljacka River, also known as "The Sarajevo River", flows from east through the center of Sarajevo to west part of the city which eventually meets with the Bosnia River. This is considered a notable landmark much like the Rhine River, which actually connects to the Miljacka River. -
Feb 15, 1236
Miljacka River
The Miljacka River, also known as "The Sarajevo River", is considered a notable landmark and a popular place for tourists to visit. This river flows from the eastern part of the city to the west part of the city that eventually meets the Bosnia River. Much like the Rhine River, it is home to several bridges and is connected to the Rhine River geographically. -
Sarajevo
Known as the leading political, cultural and social center, Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is home to the Miljacka River, which is one of the city's chief geographic features. Sarajevo is also where the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place. Much like the Rhineland, Sarajevo attracts many tourists year round. -
Assassination of the Archduke of Austria
In Sarajevo, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand took place. There was a planned assassination by a group of people who wanted to kill him which occurred right near the Miljacka River and Latin Bridge. This event is much like the Rhine Bridge because their was going to be fighting between the Germans and the Romans. Both of these events have impacted their home land forever. -
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the leading political, social and cultural center. It is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is home to the Miljacka River and Latin Bridge where the assassination of the Archduke took place, sparking World war 1. Just as the Rhine Bridge showed technological advancements, the bridges in Sarajevo show the same effort.
