Kuršumlija Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Maglaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Kuršumlija Mosque is a house of worship in central Maglaj topped by a tall minaret and covered with a distinctive lead roof that gave the building its name. The interior displays traditional Ottoman decorative patterns and spatial arrangements characteristic of Islamic architecture from this period.
The building was constructed in 1560 during the Ottoman Empire's expansion across the region, bearing witness to the era of Ottoman rule in Bosnia. Its architectural style and construction methods reflect the approaches the Ottomans introduced throughout the Balkans at that time.
The mosque functions as a daily prayer space for the local Muslim community and remains central to religious gatherings in Maglaj. Its location in the town center makes it a visible part of the area's Islamic heritage.
The mosque sits in central Maglaj's old town and is easily reached via the main road. Visitors should be aware this is an active prayer space where respecting prayer times and local customs is important.
The lead-covered roof was so distinctive that it gave the building its name and represents a rare use of this construction method in Bosnia. The Ottomans reserved this technique for their most important structures.
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