Now the capital city of an independent Bosnia and Herzegovina,Sarajevo is an old city that has seen its fair share of historic events. It witnessed to the defining moment that sparked the outbreak of the First World War, years of communist rule as part of Yugoslavia, and its own bloody civil war in the early 1990s. It is known as a city tolerant of diversity, and celebrates the peaceful coexistence of Christians, Muslims and Jews. Check out our list of the top things to see and do in Sarajevo.
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Built in 1532, the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo’s old town is the largest historical mosque in the country, and is the centre of the city’s Islamic community. It is exemplary of the Ottoman architecture for which the city is well-known, and is open for tourists to look around. Outside is a beautiful open courtyard with a fountain for ceremonial washing, and the main entrance is decorated with intricate Islamic designs and patterns. It has a number of domes, which are a typical feature of Ottoman mosques rather than Middle-Eastern architectural designs. Although much of it was damaged during the civil war, in 1996 the reconstruction of the mosque began as a high priority, given its centrality to the culture of the city.........>>> http://ln.is/uFLI7
Built in 1532, the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo’s old town is the largest historical mosque in the country, and is the centre of the city’s Islamic community. It is exemplary of the Ottoman architecture for which the city is well-known, and is open for tourists to look around. Outside is a beautiful open courtyard with a fountain for ceremonial washing, and the main entrance is decorated with intricate Islamic designs and patterns. It has a number of domes, which are a typical feature of Ottoman mosques rather than Middle-Eastern architectural designs. Although much of it was damaged during the civil war, in 1996 the reconstruction of the mosque began as a high priority, given its centrality to the culture of the city.........>>> http://ln.is/uFLI7
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