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Baščaršija (Cyrillic: Башчаршија; pronounced [baʃ.tʃǎr.ʃi.ja]) is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Ishaković founded the city. Baščaršija is located on the north bank of the river Miljacka, in the municipality of Stari Grad.
Baščaršija je stara sarajevska čaršija, te povijesno i kulturno središte grada. Baščaršija je izgrađena u 15. stoljeću, kada je Isa-beg Isaković osnovao i cijeli grad. Riječ Baščaršija potječe od riječi "baš", koja na turskom znači "glavna", tako da Baščaršija znači "glavna čaršija".
May 17, 2010 · Baščaršija is the main tourist attraction of Sarajevo. Located at the heart of the city, this bazaar is one of Sarajevo’s oldest areas as well as a well-preserved example of oriental ...
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Baščaršija is the historical and cultural center of Sarajevo, where you can find mosques, churches, synagogues, markets, and artisan shops. Learn about its origins, development, destruction, and revival, and explore its attractions and events.
Bascarsija is located on the north bank of the river Miljacka, in the municipality of Stari Grad. On Bascarsija there are several important historic buildings, such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and sahat-kula. Today Bascarsija is the major tourist attraction of Sarajevo. Duration: More than 3 hours.
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The Islamic tradition of building charitable city fountains – Sebil goes back 13 centuries. Today, Baščaršija Sebil is the only facility of its kind, although famous Sarajevo chronicler Mula Mustafa Bešeskija states that there was once over 100 Sebils. They all burned down in the great fire of 1697.
Baščaršija is the old part of Sarajevo and the main trading and social center during the Ottoman period. It has two covered bazaars, mosques, clock tower, artisan workshops, inns and restaurants.
