Radićeva Street, Sarajevo

Radićeva Street

Native name	Radićeva ulica (Bosnian)
Namesake	Stjepan Radić
Location	Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Postal code	71000
Coordinates	43°51′30″N 18°25′02″E / 43.8583°N 18.4172°E / 43.8583; 18.4172
South end	Obala Kulina bana
North end	Marshal Tito Street
Other
Known for	Central location, cultural landmarks

Radićeva Street (Bosnian: Radićeva ulica; Serbo-Croatian Cyrillic: Радићева улица) is a central street in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, connecting Obala Kulina bana to Marshal Tito Street. It runs in a south–north direction and intersects with key streets such as Branilaca Sarajeva and Mis Irbina, near the ARIA Centar.^[1]

Radićeva is widely recognized as one of Sarajevo’s most bohemian districts. It features a mix of cultural institutions, art spaces, cafes, restaurants, and bars that attract a diverse urban crowd. Among the notable establishments are the Galerija Smoje art gallery, known for its informal exhibitions and cultural gatherings,^[2] and the Buybook bookstore and café, a prominent cultural hub in the city that hosts literary events, exhibitions, and discussions.^[3]

Radićeva Street was established during the late 19th century as part of Sarajevo's urban development under Austro-Hungarian rule. It was named in honor of Stjepan Radić (1871–1928), a prominent Croatian politician and founder of the Croatian Peasant Party. Radić was fatally wounded in an assassination in the National Assembly in Belgrade on June 20, 1928.^[4]

In recent years, there have been initiatives to transform Radićeva Street into a pedestrian-friendly cultural corridor. During the Sarajevo Film Festival in August 2021, the street was temporarily closed to traffic as part of the inaugural edition of the Festival u Centru, a cultural event organized by the City of Sarajevo and Sarajevo Film Festival.The festival featured open-air film screenings, live music performances, and art installations, showcasing the potential of the street as a public cultural space.^[5] Since then, Festival u Centru has become an annual event, regularly transforming the street each summer into a pedestrian zone and a vibrant cultural hub.^[6]

Radićeva Street has gained a reputation as a key location for street festivals, public art, and urban cultural life. It is frequently used as a venue for mural painting projects, open-air concerts, and community art gatherings. The street is also one of the notable locations featured in the Sarajevo Street Art Festival, an annual celebration of contemporary street art and creative expression in public spaces.^[7] Local and international artists have contributed murals and installations along Radićeva, further enriching its urban identity and visual landscape. These developments have strengthened Radićeva’s image as a bohemian and artistic artery in the heart of Sarajevo, contributing to broader discussions about urban regeneration, cultural tourism, and inclusive public space development.^[8]

City officials have proposed long-term plans to permanently pedestrianize the street and develop accompanying infrastructure such as a park and an amphitheater to support year-round cultural programming. The aim is to create a sustainable urban space that balances historical preservation with contemporary cultural expression.

Radićeva Street is home to several notable landmarks:

• Festina Lente Bridge: A pedestrian bridge connecting Radićeva Street to the Academy of Fine Arts. Designed by students in 2012, its name means "make haste slowly" in Latin.^[9]

• Damić House: Located at Radićeva 10, this building was designed in 1926 by architects Helen Baldasar and Dušan Smiljanić. It represents early modernist architecture in Sarajevo.^[10]

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  Street Festival in Radićeva.
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  Street Party in Radićeva.
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  Mural of Davorin Popović in Radićeva.
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  Radićeva at night.
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  Painting class in Radićeva.
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  Open-air concert in Radićeva.
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  Galerija Smoje
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  Open-air zumba in Radićeva.
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  Jurica Pavičić speaking at Bookstan, 5 July 2023.
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  Damić House