Ferhadija Mosque, Sarajevo

Name: Ferhadija Mosque
Address: Ulica Zelenih Beretki, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#58 among attractions in Sarajevo

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Ferhadija Mosque, also known as Ferhat Pasha Mosque, is a central building in the city of Sarajevo built by Bosnian Sanjak-bey Ferhad-beg Vuković, a descendant of the famous mediaeval Vuković-Desisalić family. This mosque has one dome above the prayer area and three small domes at the cloister and is one of the greatest achievements of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 16th century Ottoman and Islamic architecture. ()

Local name: Ferhadija džamija Completed: XVI centuryArchitectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 43°51'32"N, 18°25'38"E

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Ulica Zelenih BeretkiCentar (Baščaršija)Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Ferhadija Mosque – 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ferhadija Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Old Synagogue - Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo (2 min walk), Galerija MAK, Sarajevo (3 min walk), Despić House, Sarajevo (3 min walk).

How to get to Ferhadija Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ferhadija Mosque:

Tram

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

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (3 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (5 min walk)