Neighbourhood
Bascarsija
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo's old Ottoman bazaar quarter, with coppersmiths, coffee houses and cobbled lanes.
Church, mosque or temple · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
The city's main historic mosque, a 16th-century Ottoman landmark with a courtyard fountain.
about 40 min
For storytellers
Why Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque matters
This is the most important mosque in Sarajevo and a masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture. Its courtyard, domed prayer hall and slender minaret create a calm refuge from the bazaar crowds. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times, but cover up and remove your shoes. It is a good way to feel the city's Ottoman roots.
Talking points
- It dates from the 16th century.
- Visitors dress modestly and remove shoes.
- The courtyard fountain is a peaceful spot.
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