Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque

Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosqué is a 16th-century mosque in Sarajevo. It is the largest historical mosque in the country and a representative Ottoman structure throughout the Balkans. It has been a symbol of Bosnian culture for more than two centuries, and its majesty makes it a must-see for anyone visiting Sarajevo. The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosqué was built out of stone in Bosnia and Herzegovina and had no facade at the time. The first thing to notice is the stone pillars and arches. The main entrance is styled with arabesques, ornaments and gilding.

The height of the dome is 26 meters, its width is 13 meters and its length is 13 meters, so the building gives an amazing impression of harmony. The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosqué has an interior decoration that reflects its heritage as a historic building. A stone tablet, measuring 120 cm x 60 cm, contains an inscription in Arabic. The letters are gold-plated and surrounded by a blue stone surface. These letters can be counted and added to find the mosque’s construction year, 938. The mosque is surrounded by streets and only when you enter the courtyard you can see this beautiful object of a unique size.

In the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosqué, there is a fountain where you can drink water and the faithful can take ''abdest'' (the ritual of washing hands and feet, before a prayer). Beside the mosque there are two turrets - stone mausoleums; the larger one belongs to Gaza Husref bey and the smaller one to his friend Murat bey. Turbets were built for the bey's lifetime and today visitors throw in coins "for luck" or "special wishes." Nearby is a madrasah and a very rich library with books written in Bosnian, three Oriental and several European languages.

Location: Sarači 8, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Website: https://kasadoo.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/sarajevo/sights/gazi-husrev-beg-mosque

Tel: 387 33 532-144

Hour: 9:00 AM - 19:00 PM

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