Gazi Husrev-beg Library, Sarajevo

Name: Gazi Husrev-beg Library
Address: Saraci 49, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Telephone: +387 233170

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The Gazi-Husrev-beg Library is a public library in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina founded in 1537 by the Ottomans, and is part of a larger complex with Gazi Husrev-beg Medresa. It holds one of the most important collections of Islamic manuscripts in Bosnia-Herzegovina, including many originally donated by Gazi Husrev-beg. The collection survived through Bosnian war and Siege of Sarajevo. The library also holds a sizable number of books, journals, newspapers, documents and photographs. ()

Local name: Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka Established: 1537 (487 years ago)Coordinates: 43°51'35"N, 18°25'43"E

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Saraci 49Centar (Baščaršija)Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina

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+387 233170

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Gazi Husrev-beg Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baščaršija, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gazi Husrev-beg Library?

Nearby attractions include Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (1 min walk), Sarači street, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Morića Han, Sarajevo (3 min walk).

How to get to Gazi Husrev-beg Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gazi Husrev-beg Library:

Tram

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

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (5 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (6 min walk)
Jezero • Lines: 102, 107 (36 min walk)