Emperor's Mosque
Emperor's Mosque
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
May 2023
The Emperor’s Mosque is Sarajevo’s oldest mosque and one of the oldest in Bosnia, after the Ottomans conquered the region. The present building has been built in the Ottoman style with the main dome resting on pendentives. Once inside, the outline of the pendentives are more obvious as they haven’t been covered with corbels for additional support as would be expected. The layout of the interior is fairly typical of Ottoman mosques. Corner honeycomb vaults have been built into each corner of the pendentive. A mihrab indicates the direction of Mecca. A minbar is to the right of the mihrab, painted in blue, green and gold. A circular chandelier hangs precariously, but safely as they always do in Ottoman style mosques.
Written 13 June 2023
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Feb 2023
Its a mosque from the Ottoman period and over 500 years old. Its has a lovely minaret and is one of the most beautiful in the city of Sarajevo. Its just over the Seher Cehajas (mayors bridge) in the Alifakovak neighborhood. A lovely mosque to visit.
Written 6 June 2023
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Nolinice
Oakville, Canada2,790 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
if your room is facing the river, you will get to know its muezzin very well, as the prayers will lull you into sleep (or wake you if jet lagged). the large Mosque is beautiful and as many others in town, well attended. visitors are welcome (if properly dressed) but still watched with attention, lest them not mistake the lady's section to the left with the men to the right!
Written 30 July 2018
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George
Nicosia, Cyprus1,899 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
The Emperor’s Mosque is Sarajevo’s oldest mosque and one of the oldest in Bosnia and Herzegovina recently renovated
Written 10 March 2018
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Željko M
Zagreb, Croatia65 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Sultan Fatih or Emperor's mosque is, after Gazi Husrev bey's, the most important mosque of Sarajevo. It was renovated few years ago. You can visit it with free admission and people working there (especially muezzin) will answer all your questions abour Islam. Modest clothing and head covering for women are required.
Written 3 January 2018
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,535 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This mosque is one of the oldest in Sarajevo, dating back to the 16th century. It is actually more than just a mosque as it also includes an extensive graveyard of old Muslim gravestones. Some of these stone graves have a kind of stone turban on top. It is still a very active mosque today so you should be discreet. Modest dress is expected. There are signs saying you should not wear skimpy clothes. However, foreign tourists are welcome if they follow the dress code and other rules. The mosque is located to just outside the popular pedestrianised bazaar area.
Written 30 April 2017
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Mirceagm
Central Romania, Romania148 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
it is interesting to came allong the prayer time and just stay in quiet inside the yard and follow the habits of muslims. you will see them preparing for the prayer and doing it. As is a religious site, please do not take to many photos.
Written 7 September 2015
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meco
3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Awesome mosque. I like the archtecture and the cleanliness. I liked praying there, just consider a journey to sarajevo.
Written 10 July 2024
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia5,031 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
First built in 1457, and rebuilt a number of times since, the Emperors Mosque is the oldest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the region, and has a capacity of 500 people.
Written 25 May 2023
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,602 contributions
July 2019 • Family
Olden mosque from Ottoman period. It has a fascinating garden, big fountain in the middle with few graveyard around. Many fruit trees as well.
Written 22 July 2019
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