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THE ROLES OF THE KASINA BUILDING THROUGH ZVORNIK'S TURBULENT HISTORY

The Kasina building is an architecturally significant structure in Zvornik, dating back to the Austro-Hungarian period, built in the early 20th century for the needs of the Austrian army. Specifically, Kasina dates back to 1910 and initially served as an officer's club.

THE ROLES OF THE KASINA BUILDING THROUGH ZVORNIK'S TURBULENT HISTORY
PHOTO: TO Zvornik

The building was constructed in the Art Nouveau style, characterized by dynamic, flowing lines, decorative elements, and asymmetry. In 1979, an intervention was made on the building when a reading room was added to the eastern side. The dimensions of this freestanding structure are 16 by 20 meters. It is richly adorned with profiles in the form of regular geometric shapes, as well as a roof cornice.

After serving as an officer's club, the Kasina building became a gathering place for the youth and a venue for cultural events.

It held great significance as a place where the people of Zvornik socialized by organizing parties, celebrating various religious and national holidays, and commemorating significant events from national history.

Today, this building with its yellow facade is a recognizable symbol of the city and houses important cultural institutions - the Library and the Museum Collection.