Islamic heritage in Stari Grad

Sarajevo's Islamic Heritage

Sarajevo's Islamic architecture reflects centuries of Ottoman history, centered around the historic Baščaršija district. This collection features the 16th-century Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the city's largest, alongside the Emperor's Mosque, the oldest in Sarajevo. The list includes neighborhood 'mahala' mosques, the historic Alifakovac cemetery with its unique stone monuments, and the Hadži Sinan Tekke, a center for Sufi tradition. These sites illustrate the evolution of Islamic design from the early 15th century through the high Ottoman period.

Sarajevo's Islamic Heritage — Map

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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a mosque in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

B

Džamija Šejh Feraha

A 16th-century mosque known for its architectural significance within the historic core of the city.

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Baş Çarşı

Also known as the Havadža Durak Mosque, this 16th-century structure stands in the center of Baščaršija. It features a large central dome and was restored after the 1697 fire.

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Careva džamija

Completed in 1457 and rebuilt in 1565, this was the first mosque built in Sarajevo after the Ottoman conquest. It features classical Ottoman design and serves as the city's main mufti seat.

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Alifakovac

A historic Muslim cemetery on a ridge featuring traditional Bosnian tombstones and domed mausoleums (turbe) of prominent Sarajevo families from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Džamija Bali Zade H. Mehmed

A traditional neighborhood mosque located in the Bistrik district.

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Džamija Šejh Muslihudin

A historic mosque located in the Kovači neighborhood, contributing to the traditional Ottoman urban layout.

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Džamija Sinan vojvoda Hatun

A 16th-century neighborhood mosque, also known as the Potok Mosque, located in the Vratnik district.

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Džamija Sarač Ali

A traditional Ottoman-era mosque located in the Vrbanjuša neighborhood.

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Džamija Sagrakći H. Mahmud

A 16th-century mosque in the Ulomljenica neighborhood, notable for its stone construction.

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Tabak hadži Sulejmanova džamija

Historical mosque located in the former tanners' quarter, reflecting the city's medieval guild history.

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Hubjaragina džamija

Local mosque serving the historic residential mahalas of the Stari Grad municipality.

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Džamija Grličića brdo

A place of worship serving the elevated Grličića Brdo neighborhood.

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Obhodža Džamija

A local mosque located in the eastern Obhodža area.

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Sagr Hadži-Alijina

A small stone mosque in the Bistrik district dating back to the Ottoman period.

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Huremusa

A neighborhood mosque located in the Bistrik district.

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Arabi Atik džamija

A historic place of worship located within the old town area.

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Džamija Hrvatin

A neighborhood mosque located in the Hrvatin area of the Bistrik district.

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Hadži Sinanova tekija

A 17th-century Sufi monastery of the Qadiri order, featuring a historic library and significant Ottoman stone architecture.

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Podtakiša

A local place of worship in the Podtakiša neighborhood.