Travnik, Central Bosnia Canton, Central Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mosque · Ottoman · 18th Century
The Sulejmanija Mosque, also known as the Colored Mosque (Šarena Džamija), is located in the center of Travnik. It is unique in Bosnia because the minaret is placed on the left side of the building, and the ground floor houses a bezistan (small bazaar). The mosque is famous for the colorful decorations on its facade.
Construction: 1757 – 1815 (Rebuilt)
Founder: Suleiman Pasha
Key figures: Suleiman Pasha
Significance: Unique for its colorful exterior decoration and having a bezistan (market) on the ground floor.
- 1757: Original construction
- 1815: Rebuilt by Suleiman Pasha after a fire
- 1945: Damaged during WWII
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Folk Art
Materials: Wood, Stone, Paint
- Painted Facade: Richly decorated exterior walls with floral and geometric motifs.
- Bezistan: A small bazaar located underneath the prayer hall.
- Minaret on Left: Unusually, the minaret is located on the left side of the building.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
- Donation: €0.00
Accessibility: Stairs to prayer hall.
Official site: http://www.travnik.ba
Address: Donja čaršija, Travnik 72270, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Coordinates: 44.2264, 17.6669