This eastern Bosnian town is a site of profound historical significance, where a memorial center honors over 8,000 victims of the 1995 genocide.
Srebrenica sits among the mountains of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. You can drink iron-rich water from the town's Crni Guber spring, walk through the 17th-century White Mosque, or follow mountain trails to panoramic viewpoints. The Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial and Cemetery serves as an important place of remembrance and education.
Mineral Springs and Wellness
The Crni Guber ("Black Guber") spring produces water with high iron content, giving it a distinctive taste and dark color. At Banja Guber spa complex, you can try mineral water treatments including therapeutic baths and drinking cures. The complex opens daily from 8:00 to 20:00. Several public fountains throughout town let you taste the spring water directly from the source.
Religious Architecture
The White Mosque's stone walls and minaret rise above the town center, built on the foundations of a former Franciscan church. Inside, you'll see elements from both Islamic and Christian architectural traditions. The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin (1903) has a central dome and bell tower typical of Orthodox churches. Outside town, the 13th-century Sase Monastery contains well-preserved medieval frescoes depicting Serbian Orthodox saints. International donations helped rebuild 23 local mosques after the 1990s war.
Memorial and Cemetery
At the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial and Cemetery, photographs, personal belongings, and recorded testimonies tell the stories of July 1995. The site includes educational exhibits with historical documents and first-hand accounts. Nearly 7,000 identified victims rest in the cemetery. Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with extended hours during summer. The annual commemoration takes place on July 11.
Getting Around and Staying
The town center is compact - you can walk between main sites within 15 minutes. Regular buses connect Srebrenica with nearby towns. For overnight stays, choose between one pension, one motel, and a hostel in the center. Two marked mountain trails start from town: the moderate 2-hour climb to Kvarc peak (red and white markers) and the challenging 3-hour hike to Osat ridge (yellow markers). Both trails require sturdy shoes and basic hiking experience.
