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Gazi Husrev-beg's Mosque

Begova dzamija

Beautiful medieval mosque at the heart of Old Town. Non-Muslims welcome, but dress appropriately and respect prayer times. It was built in 1530 / 1531 AD (937 AH) in what's called "classical Ottoman" or "early Istanbul" style. It was badly damaged in the 1990s wars, being targeted by the besiegers, but restored and re-opened in 2002.

Address: Saraci 8
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–7 pm
Tue 9 am–7 pm
Wed 9 am–7 pm
Thu 9 am–7 pm
Fri 9 am–7 pm
Sat 9 am–7 pm
Sun 9 am–7 pm
Price: 5 KM, includes library-museum next door
Website: begovadzamija.ba (opens in a new tab)

Mon	9 am–7 pm
Tue	9 am–7 pm
Wed	9 am–7 pm
Thu	9 am–7 pm
Fri	9 am–7 pm
Sat	9 am–7 pm
Sun	9 am–7 pm

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