Banja Luka, Republika Srpska, Bosanska Krajina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
The Ferhadija Mosque is a central building in the city of Banja Luka and one of the greatest achievements of Bosnia and Herzegovina's 16th-century Ottoman Islamic architecture. The mosque was demolished in 1993 at the order of the authorities of Republika Srpska, and was rebuilt and opened on 7 May 2016.
Construction: 1579 – 1579
Founder: Ferhad Pasha Sokolović
Key figures: Ferhad Pasha Sokolović
Significance: One of the most outstanding achievements of Ottoman Islamic architecture in Europe.
- 1579: Built by Ferhad Pasha Sokolović
- 1993: Destroyed during the Bosnian War
- 2016: Reconstructed and reopened on May 7 (Day of Mosques)
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Materials: Stone, Lead
- Central Dome: 18 meters high and 12 meters wide.
- Minaret: 43 meters high.
- Mausoleums: Three mausoleums (turbes) in the courtyard, including Ferhad Pasha's.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 20:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Respect prayer times.
- Donation: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://www.ferhadija.ba
Address: Kralja Petra I Karađorđevića, Banja Luka 78000, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Coordinates: 44.7667, 17.1889