Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a mosque in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Built in the 16th century, it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.
Construction: 1530 – 1531
Founder: Gazi Husrev-beg
Key figures: Acem Esir Ali
Significance: The largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans.
- 1531: Construction completed
- 1697: Damaged by fire during Eugene of Savoy's raid
- 1990s: Damaged during the Siege of Sarajevo, later restored
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Architects: Acem Esir Ali
Materials: Stone, Lead
- Main Dome: 26 meters high, dominating the prayer hall.
- Clock Tower (Sahat Kula): Nearby tower that keeps lunar time (a la turca).
- Fountain (Šadrvan): A beautiful ablution fountain in the courtyard.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 17:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 16:00 (winter) – Closed during prayer times for tourists.
- General: €2.00
Accessibility: Accessible ground floor.
Official site: http://www.begovadzamija.ba
Address: Sarači 8, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Coordinates: 43.8594, 18.4286