Ferhat Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description
Ferhat Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman-style building in Banja Luka featuring a central dome, thick stone walls, and a white limestone minaret rising 43 meters tall. The structure displays classical Ottoman proportions and clean geometric design throughout its layout.
History
The building was constructed in 1579 during Ottoman rule and became an important part of the city's heritage. It was completely destroyed in 1993, then meticulously rebuilt and reopened to the public in 2016.
Culture
The mosque serves as a gathering place for Banja Luka's Muslim community, where daily prayers and religious observances take place. You can observe how people use the space as a center for faith and local connection.
Practical
The site is open daily for visitors, with times outside prayer hours offering the best opportunity to explore. You can arrange guided tours through the local mosque, and visitors should dress respectfully as is customary at religious sites.
Did you know?
May 7th marks the day of its destruction in 1993 and has become Bosnia and Herzegovina's national Day of Mosques, honoring all damaged religious buildings. This memorial date transforms the building's reconstruction into a symbol of reconciliation for the entire nation.
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