Bosniak Institute, Library and cultural foundation in Bascarsija district, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosniak Institute maintains a collection of 250,000 items including books, journals, maps, and articles spanning from the 14th century to present day.
The institution relocated from Zurich to Sarajevo after the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, opening its doors in a restored historical building in 2001.
The institute houses 1,500 artworks, including pieces by Bosnian artists Ismet Mujezinovic and Mersad Berber, alongside manuscripts in Arabic, Turkish, and Persian languages.
Researchers can access the electronic catalog through the institute's website or on-site, with staff providing assistance in multiple languages.
The foundation holds 8,000 archival items dating to the 15th century, organized in specialized sections including Bosnica, Croatica, Serbica, Turcica, and Islamica.
Location: Sarajevo
Inception: 1988
Website: http://bosnjackiinstitut.ba
GPS coordinates: 43.85994,18.42526
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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