Foča, Republika Srpska, Podrinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
The Aladža Mosque (Colored Mosque) in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was built in 1550. It was considered one of the most architecturally significant mosques in the European part of the Ottoman Empire. Destroyed in 1992, it was faithfully reconstructed and reopened in 2019.
Construction: 1550 – 1551
Founder: Hasan Nazir
Key figures: Hasan Nazir, Ramadan-aga
Significance: Known as the 'Painted Mosque' or 'Colorful Mosque', it was one of the most celebrated Ottoman monuments in Bosnia.
- 1550: Built by Hasan Nazir
- 1992: Dynamited and completely destroyed
- 2019: Reconstructed and reopened
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Architects: Ramadan-aga
Materials: Tufa Stone, Lead
- Painted Decorations: Famous for its colorful wall paintings, hence the name 'Aladža' (Colorful).
- Proportions: Considered to have perfect architectural proportions.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
- Donation: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://www.mizfoca.ba
Address: Foča 73300, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Coordinates: 43.5053, 18.7786