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It is located in the Baščaršija neighborhood in the Stari Grad municipality and, being one of the main architectural monuments in the town, is regularly visited by tourists. History. Gazi Husrev-bey's turbe ( mausoleum)
Nov 9, 2018 · Discover Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: The first mosque in the world to receive electricity.
Named after a governor of Sarajevo, the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque was constructed in the first half of the 16th century. It is the largest mosque in Bosnia and sits right in the centre of Sarajevo’s old town. It is a functioning mosque, however, is open to the public and regularly receives tour groups.
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- Saraci 8, Sarajevo
This area houses central architectural elements with religious purposes: mihrab, minbar and kursi and, being open to the central space with a huge arch, represents the focal point of the mosque. The exterior is dominated by the main dome, topped out only by a simple, yet monumental minaret.
- Sarači 8, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Gazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque, or Bey’s Mosque, as it is known locally, was built in the center of Baščaršija in 1530. Bey’s Mosque was designed by Adžem Esir Ali, a Persian from Tabriz, who was the chief architect in the Ottoman Empire at that time. Open For Visits: Yes. Reservations: No Reservations needed. Guided Tours Available: Yes.
- Sarači 8, Sarajevo, 71000
- 033 532-144
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a religious monument still in operation, located in the heart of Sarajevo's historic Bascarsija district. The building is a fine example of Ottoman architecture, and its well-kept courtyard is an inviting oasis of tranquility in the city's busy historic center.
Overview. Tours & Tickets. Practical Info. Sarači 8, Sarajevo. Open daily 9am–12pm, 2.30pm–4pm, 5.30pm–7pm. Admission to mosque 2 KM. Best accessed on foot through pedestrianized Bascarsija in Sarajevo’s Old Town. Be sure to dress appropriately when visiting the mosque; ladies must cover their heads, arms and legs; no shorts for men.
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