Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque, Foča
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Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque was one of five mosques in Foča town, in Bosnia and Herzegovina which typologically belonged to a single-space domed mosque with an open exterior portico. It was located in Gornja čaršija, and completely destroyed during the Bosnian War. Built in 1751, it was a part of an architectural ensemble consisting of the mosque, madrasa, clock tower and hammam, all endowments of Foča-born Mehmed-paša Kukavica, one of the most prominent Ottoman governors of Bosnia. ()
Local name: Džamija i medresa Mehmed-paše KukaviceCompleted: 1752 (272 years ago)Coordinates: 43°30'18"N, 18°46'30"E
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Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Museum of Old Herzegovina, Aladža Mosque, Kmur.
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Which popular attractions are close to Mehmed Pasha Kukavica Mosque?
Nearby attractions include Museum of Old Herzegovina, Foča (3 min walk), Aladža Mosque, Foča (7 min walk).
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