Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque
Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque stands with a traditional minaret and features Islamic architectural elements characteristic of 18th-century Ottoman religious buildings.
Built in 1752, the mosque experienced severe damage during the 1992-1995 conflict and lost its cupola in 2002, marking a significant period in regional history.
The mosque complex includes a medresa, functioning as an educational center where students study Islamic traditions and religious practices of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The structure remains closed to regular worship while preservation efforts continue, and visitors should contact local authorities before planning their visit.
Located at coordinates 43.505056, 18.774972, this National Monument represents one of the 20% of Islamic religious buildings that partially survived the 1990s conflict.
Location: Foča
Inception: 1752
GPS coordinates: 43.50506,18.77497
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:56
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