Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina, completed in 1530 during Ottoman rule. Designed by architect Mimar Sinan, it can hold 1,500 worshippers under its nine domes. The mosque complex includes the adjacent Clock Tower (Sahat Kula), madrasah, and library. A masterpiece of Ottoman architecture in the heart of Bascarsija.
3 KM. Ticket at info office in courtyard. English guide included
Morning outside prayer times for quieter visit. English-speaking guides available. Combine with Bascarsija exploration
Heart of Bascarsija on Saraci street. Walk from Sebilj fountain, follow the minaret. Tram to Bascarsija stop
Magnificent Ottoman mosque with peaceful courtyard, fountain, and ornate interior. Active worship place welcoming respectful visitors. Guided tours in English
Small entry fee for tourists. Closed during Ramadan for visitors. Modest dress required. Headscarves for women at entrance. Built 1531. Bascarsija, Saraci 8
faq.subtitle Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Yes, tourists of all faiths welcome during visiting hours (not prayer times). Small fee of 3 KM includes English-speaking guide. Dress modestly and remove shoes.
The 30-meter Sahat Kula shows lunar calendar time - when hands show 12 o'clock, it marks sunset and prayer time. Only clock in world still set this way.
Useful tips for visiting Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Dress modestly - cover shoulders and knees, women cover head. Remove shoes before entering. Visit outside prayer times. Dont miss the Clock Tower next door with lunar calendar time
Heart of Bascarsija on Saraci street. Walk from Sebilj fountain, follow the minaret. Tram to Bascarsija stop
Magnificent Ottoman mosque with peaceful courtyard, fountain, and ornate interior. Active worship place welcoming respectful visitors. Guided tours in English
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