Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque, Sarajevo

Name: Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque
Address: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#85 among attractions in Sarajevo

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Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque, also known as Čaršijska, is second oldest domed mosque in Sarajevo. Construsted in 1526, in the Baščaršija area of the city. at the foot of Kovač. It is raised in the mahala of Isa-Bey's turn. From the vakufname of the founder of the mosque, we learn that Hajji Mustafa, the son of Ishak, is known to the people as Muslihudin Čekrekčija, her builder. This is also the oldest known original document written in Sarajevo. ()

Local name: Džamija Muslihudina Čekrekčije Completed: 1526 (498 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureMinaret height: 105 ftCoordinates: 43°51'36"N, 18°25'55"E

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Centar (Kovači)Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baščaršija, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Yellow Fortress.

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Street
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Bridge
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Which popular attractions are close to Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Baščaršija, Sarajevo (2 min walk), National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (3 min walk), Morića Han, Sarajevo (3 min walk), Old Ortodox Church, Sarajevo (3 min walk).

How to get to Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque:

Tram

Baščaršija • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (1 min walk)
Vijećnica • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (7 min walk)
Jezero • Lines: 102, 107 (38 min walk)

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (9 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (16 min walk)