Emperor's Mosque, Sarajevo

Name: Emperor's Mosque
Address: Obala Isa-bega Ishakovića, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

#41 among attractions in Sarajevo

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The Emperor's Mosque is an important landmark in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, being the first mosque to be built after the Ottoman conquest of Bosnia. It is the largest single-subdome mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in the classical Ottoman style of the era. ()

Local name: Careva džamija Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCapacity: 500Coordinates: 43°51'26"N, 18°25'51"E

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Obala Isa-bega IshakovićaStari Grad (Bistrik)Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Emperor's Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baščaršija, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Sarajevo cable car.

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Which popular attractions are close to Emperor's Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Latin Bridge, Sarajevo (3 min walk), Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Sarajevo (3 min walk), Baščaršija, Sarajevo (4 min walk), Sarači street, Sarajevo (4 min walk).

How to get to Emperor's Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emperor's Mosque:

Trolleybus

Trg Austrije • Lines: 101, 103, 104 (3 min walk)

Tram

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

Bus

Katedrala • Lines: Bus (9 min walk)
Banka • Lines: Bus (15 min walk)