Old Synagogue in Sarajevo
Old Synagogue in Sarajevo, 16th-century synagogue in Baščaršija, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The three-story building features traditional Balkan architectural elements with large decorative arches and a high ceiling containing a ten-pointed star pattern.
The synagogue, constructed in 1581 as the first Jewish temple in Sarajevo, underwent multiple reconstructions after fires in 1697 and 1788 damaged the structure.
The structure transformed into the Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1966, displaying artifacts and documents about Jewish heritage in the Balkans.
The museum opens from April through September on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00, with reduced hours during winter months.
Local Turkish authorities granted permission for the construction of this synagogue, making it the first officially authorized Jewish place of worship in Sarajevo.
Location: Stari Grad
Inception: 1581
Floors above the ground: 3
Operator: Muzej Sarajeva
Part of: Baščaršija
Address: Velika avlija Laure Papo Bahorete, 71000 Sarajevo 71200 71200
Opening Hours: april 15-september 15: Maandag-Vrijdag 10:00-18:00; Zaterdag off; Zondag 10:00-13:00; september 15-april 15: Maandag-Vrijdag 10:00-16:00; Zaterdag off; Zondag 10:00-13:00
Website: http://muzejsarajeva.ba
GPS coordinates: 43.85978,18.42781
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:02
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