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Vila Krivaja in Zavidovići, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Vila Krivaja was a residential building for the company "Eissler und Ortlieb", which was founded in 1884. It has Romantic characteristics on the inside such as wooden motifs, usage of different kinds of windows, outer staircases and porches. It was equipped with the state of the art plumbing and electrical installations.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zavidovići

Type of WWI-heritage

  • Other military building or facility

Dimensions

No data.

State of repair/preservation

It is very well preserved, and does not need any reconstruction.

Historical WWI Context

In the World War One, the Vila Krivaja was used as a command and stay centre of some high officials of the Austro-Hungarian army. That was her purpose for the entire World War One.

State of legal protection

It is not protected by law or an agreement, but however, there is an indicative that the municipality of Zavidovići becomes an owner and then it would be turned into a museum.

Owner

It is in the ownership of PD “Krivaja Mobel” Zavidovići.

Kind of cultural use of WWI

No data.

Opening

No data.

Entrance Fee

No data.

Information regarding cities, villages, other touristic attractions (non-WWI) nearby

Vranduk Fortress in Zenica, Maglaj Fortress, Kraljeva Sutjeska in Kakanj.

Accomodation

No data.

Public Transport

No data.

Further information sources

No data.

Museums Private Collections

National Museum of BiH in Sarajevo,

Zenica City Museum.

Location

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