Sebilj, Ottoman fountain in Baščaršija, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Sebilj fountain features a wooden structure adorned with marble and bronze elements, standing at the center of Baščaršija Square in Sarajevo.
Built in 1753 by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica, the fountain was later relocated in 1891 by architect Alexander Wittek during the Austro-Hungarian period.
The fountain represents Ottoman architectural influence in Sarajevo, with replicas erected in Belgrade, St. Louis, Bursa, and Rožaje as symbols of friendship.
The fountain continues to provide fresh drinking water to visitors and residents, managed by the local water utility company of Sarajevo.
Local tradition suggests that drinking water from the Sebilj ensures a future return to Sarajevo, making it a significant stop for tourists.
Location: Stari Grad
Inception: 1753
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Made from material: wood, marble, bronze
Operator: Javno komunalno preduzeće "Vodovod i kanalizacija" Sarajevo
Part of: Baščaršija
GPS coordinates: 43.85968,18.43122
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:51
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