Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Stari Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The mosque features a central dome measuring 13 meters in diameter, supported by pendentives and complemented by a semi-dome on the south side.
Built in 1531 under Ottoman governor Gazi Husrev-beg, the mosque was designed by Persian architect Acem Esir Ali as the centerpiece of a larger complex.
The mosque houses traditional Islamic architectural elements including a mihrab, minbar, and kursi, representing essential components of Muslim religious practices.
The complex includes a public fountain, an educational facility, and a bath house, serving both religious and community functions throughout the year.
This religious building became the first mosque worldwide to receive electrical lighting in 1898, during the Austro-Hungarian administration period.
Location: Stari Grad
Location: Sarajevo
Inception: 1531
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture, Islamic architecture
Address: Sarači br. 8, Baščaršija, 71000 Sarajevo
GPS coordinates: 43.85917,18.42903
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:18
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