Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo

Name: Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address: Bb Velika avlija - Mula Mustafe Bašeskije, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo

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Old synagogue in Sarajevo - a synagogue located in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at Velika Avlija Street.

He is currently the oldest and one of the two active synagogues in the city. Until the outbreak of World War II, it was the most important center of the Culture and Sefardian religion of Jews in the Balkans.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°51'35"N, 18°25'40"E

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Bb Velika avlija - Mula Mustafe BašeskijeCentar (Baščaršija)Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Nearby attractions include Gazi Husrev-beg Library, Sarajevo (1 min walk), Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Ferhadija Mosque, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Sarači street, Sarajevo (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina:

Tram

Katedrala • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (4 min walk)
Latinska ćuprija • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 5 (4 min walk)

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (4 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (6 min walk)
Jezero • Lines: 102, 107 (35 min walk)