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Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Saraci, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Ranked #9 of 25 attractions in Sarajevo
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

You have to see this place, a very interesting sight with a long history, but you have to ask in advance about the visiting hours.

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salonica
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A great Mosque /point of reference for Sarajevo from the establish till nowadays.

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Turkey, İzmir
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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It is located at the Bascarsija. Very well designed and has so elegant architect. However, you are not allowed to visit-enter the Mosque except the time between 9:00 and 11:00 am. It was build by Sinan (Mimar Sinan) in 1531 with the order of Gazi Husrev-Beg who was governor of Ottoman province of Bosnia. You go, see and feel it.... More

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Ankara, Turkey
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136 reviews 136 reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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During our visit to Sarajevo, the mosque was under renovation AND we were there during prayer time so we were not able to go inside. From what we could tell, the huge mosque is well worth the visit (after renovation) and is located near the center of the old town and fountain. I personally find domed buildings such as mosques... More

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Maribor, Slovenia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The tittle is a lyric of a famous Bosnian song performed by Crvena Jabuka bend. This mosque is a fine example of past Ottoman rule over Bosnia.

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Turkey
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

Very crowded especially in praying times on fridays. Don't forget to drink water from the fountain since it will bring you back to Sarajevo.

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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22 reviews 22 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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Warsaw, Poland
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151 reviews 151 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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