Religious tourism

Confessional pictures of Sarajevo is unique in Europe, and the diversity of the city is often compared to Jerusalem. Sarajevo is the seat of Reis-ul-Ulema, the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, head office Dabrobosnian Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church and the seat Vrhbosna Catholic Church in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Urban image of the city boasts four sacred objects of the world religions. Numerous mosques, churches, cathedrals, synagogues, and other significant religious buildings are located in the center of Sarajevo, located just a hundred meters from each other.

Emperor's Mosque

Emperor's Mosque is one of the first mosque built in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the first in Sarajevo. It was built 1462nd year and its construction was financed and facilitated the founder of Sarajevo Isa Beg Isakovic. However, this mosque was burned 1480th when the despot Vuk Grgurević invaded with an army of Jajce and Sarajevo burned. At the same place again builds mosques (in the opinion of one of the foundations, and in the opinion of others only dome of the mosque was burned down, so it's only done it once again) in its present form was built in 1566th , and its construction was funded by Suleiman the Magnificent. At that time, the main architect of the Empire was Mimar Sinan, and it is considered that the building of this mosque realized one of his students or associates.

That is the central type of mosque with three-sided porch. Since the mosque during prayers (especially Fridays) must receive a large number of believers are left porches on all three sides, but the two lateral 1847th The walled in and converted into tetime (side chambers). The central dome of the mosque has a semi-circular in cross section, typical of the classical period of Ottoman architecture, and it is believed that the old dome of elliptical cross burned in the fire 1480.godine. During the conservation work at the end of the last century (1980's or 1990's) were discovered and partially repaired four layers of wall decorations, from the sixteenth, eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Octagonal minaret, whose šerefe covered with stalactites, is one of the most beautiful minarets in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Valuable tombstones, monuments created during the period from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century, are located in the cemetery behind the mosque. For a couple of archaic sight behind the mihrab is assumed to mark the grave of the founder of Sarajevo Isa-Beg Isakovic.

1912. architect Karl Paržik is, respecting the module, using elements that are seen in the construction of the Bosnian house, a building designed by the Majlis Ulama and successfully made together with the Emperor's Mosque.

Gazi Husrev-Bey's Mosque

Gazi Husrev-Bey's Mosque and only Bey Mosque in Sarajevo because of its size and attractiveness of one of the most important religious monuments of Islamic architecture in the Balkans. It was built in 1530. Mosque in the Gaza endowment Husrev-Bey, the ruler of Bosnian Sandzak. It was designed by Ai from Tibrisa Esir Ali, one of Istanbul's greatest architects, and constructed by the masters of Dubrovnik. The mosque is square in shape, with a dome diameter of 13m and a height of 16m. Next to it is smaller domes and semi-dome. The interior of the mosque radiates singular artistic atmosphere. Next to the mosque is located fountain, whose water is used for ritual washing before prayers. The present shape of the dome, dates from the 1893rd year. Since 1530. at the same place stood a well. In the shade of centuries-old mosque and tomb were two cents, which is the 1541st buried Gazi Husrev-Bey and his prisoner, and later friend, Dalmatians Murad Bey Tardić. Not far from the mosque's clock tower and the madrassa. In the 16th Ages when it was constructed, Bey Mosque is represented object of great importance for urban development of Sarajevo and one of the most significant objects from the rich legacy of Gazi Husrev-Bey. This is the first mosque in the world to acquire electric lighting 1898th year.

Gazi Husrev-Bey Madrasa

Gazi Husrev-Bey Madrasa, the oldest educational institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the few in the world continuously for almost 470 years. Founded in the 26th Rajab 943rd year of the Hegira (January 8, the 1537th year in the Gregorian calendar). Her grandson of the founder of the Ottoman Sultan Beyazit II, the honorable governor and benefactor of Gazi Husrev-Bey, which makes a permanent endowment of organizational and programmatic basis of this school. Is known as madrassas Kuršumli the lead domes that cover (Kuršumlija). Originally the name was carried by the name of Gazi Husrev-Bey's mother, a princess from the Seljuk Turkish empire, in whose glory was built, Seldžuklija.

Thanks vakifovoj dalekovidoj wise and testament of the above's endowment to the school, in addition to spiritual and traditional science studies "and other things which may be due to the custom of the place," Gazi Husrefbeg madrassa during his whole postojnja was in full scientific pedagogical cahoots with the circumstances and time in which he acted. Gazi Husrev-Bey Madrasa completed several thousands of Bosniak scholars, imams, khateebs, muallim, mufti, Hafiz, and renowned philosophers, artists and scientists.

Gazi Husrefbeg madrassas now operating as a high school. Training lasts four years. Classes are held in the Bosnian language in the syllabus issued by the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Sarajevo Canton. The graduates of Gazi Husrev-Bey's madrassas continue their education at any university in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in many universities abroad, especially in the world of Islamic orientation.

The school was built boarding school and, in general, all full-time students live in boarding school, to her pupils, in addition to regular classes, a variety of extracurricular activities through a variety of sections, clubs and circles. Especially on the plan affirmed choral section, which has a dozen audio and video cassettes and ilahija kasida and list of Zamzam, which is continuously published since 1968. year. Gazi Husrev-Bey Madrasa acts as a single school with male and female wards.

Gazi Husrev's Bezistan

Gazi Husrev's Bezistan is one of the surviving bezistan in Sarajevo, which still serves its purpose-commerce. Bezistan is part of the endowment Gazi Husrev-Bey. Built in 1555. The close Kuršumli madrassas, Bey Mosque and Clock Tower, which is associated with the eastern entrance. Rectangular in shape with the entrance, surrounded by 109 m long street where small shops are located. Along bezistan parallel stretches Gazi Husrefbeg (Goldsmith) Street. The building was attended by masters from Dubrovnik. Due to the slightly lower temperature which is below the level achieved by the construction of the surrounding streets, the original intention was bezistan grocery store. It still makes shopping in a warm, summer days, pleasant. Its appearance Gazi Husrev's Bezistan reminds Kapali bazaar and bezistan souk in Istanbul and in cities in the east.

In addition, there was an bezistan Tašlihan which was built at the same time as the covered market building, also a Waqf Gazi Husrev-Bey. The fire 1879th years suffered severe damage, while the last walls Tašli hana disappeared 1912 years.

Emperor's Mosque (Sarajevo)

Emperor's Mosque is one of the first mosque built in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the first in Sarajevo. It was built 1462nd year and its construction was financed and facilitated the founder of Sarajevo Isa Beg Isakovic. However, this mosque was burned 1480th when the despot Vuk Grgurević invaded with an army of Jajce and Sarajevo burned. At the same place again builds mosques (in the opinion of one of the foundations, and in the opinion of others only dome of the mosque was burned down, so it's only done it once again) in its present form was built in 1566th , and its construction was funded by Suleiman the Magnificent. At that time, the main architect of the Empire was Mimar Sinan, and it is considered that the building of this mosque realized one of his students or associates.

That is the central type of mosque with three-sided porch. Since the mosque during prayers (especially Fridays) must receive a large number of believers are left porches on all three sides, but the two lateral 1847th The walled in and converted into tetime (side chambers). The central dome of the mosque has a semi-circular in cross section, typical of the classical period of Ottoman architecture, and it is believed that the old dome of elliptical cross burned in the fire 1480.godine. During the conservation work at the end of the last century (1980's or 1990's) were discovered and partially repaired four layers of wall decorations, from the sixteenth, eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Octagonal minaret, whose šerefe covered with stalactites, is one of the most beautiful minarets in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Valuable tombstones, monuments created during the period from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century, are located in the cemetery behind the mosque. For a couple of archaic sight behind the mihrab is assumed to mark the grave of the founder of Sarajevo Isa-Beg Isakovic.

1912. architect Karl Paržik is, respecting the module, using elements that are seen in the construction of the Bosnian house, a building designed by the Majlis Ulama and successfully ukomponovao together with the Emperor's Mosque.

Ali Pasha mosque

Ali Pasha Mosque is located in Sarajevo. It was built 1561st year. The mosque was built Hadim Ali Pasha of Buda bey-bey 1560th to 1561st in time governing abandoned monastery estate. The mosque was built in the classical style of Istanbul.

Ali Pasha, a native of Sarajevo field, is written in the will that he be up to the tomb mosque of his endowment funds. He died in the 1557th, and within four years the building was erected.

Ali Pasha Mosque from the harem in Sarajevo was declared a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2005. year.

The mosque is illuminated 2008th year as part of the lighting of buildings in Sarajevo.

Turbe seven brothers

Turbe seven brothers Jedilerska Tekke in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Jedilerska tekke Naqshbandiyyah order, the 1879th founded Sejfulah Iblizovic. In the beginning it was just a tomb guardian that seven brothers with built domed burial Suleiman Pasha Skopljak around the 1815th year.

Tradition says that there is buried a Sheikh who came from the Sultan Fatih. Later it was buried two dervishes suspects and innocent executed on the occasion of stealing money from the Pasha's Sarai 1494th year, and four captains by Mustafa Pasha Dalbatan ordered the slaughter they were not timely notify the invasion army of Prince Eugene of Savoy in Sarajevo in 1697. year.

Serbian Orthodox Church

Congregational Church in Sarajevo is one of the biggest Orthodox temples in the Balkans. The church is located in the city center, next to the Faculty of Economics, on the right side of the river Miljacka. Congregational Church in Sarajevo is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.

Before the war it was the seat of the Metropolitan Dabrobosnian.
A decision on its construction was made by the beginning of the 1859th , and the construction began in 1863. and lasted 11 years. The works were completed first May 1874th year. Completion of the church consecrated Metropolitan of Dabar-Bosnia was performed Pajsije Godine 1872.

Building permit was issued by Sultan Abdul Aziz to soften the criticism from Europe because of religious intolerance. The church itself was built by voluntary donations of citizens of Sarajevo and the surrounding areas, as well as Dubrovnik, Belgrade, Trieste and Vienna traders. There is no record that the Sultan himself was one of those who gave their support.
Today's appearance is slightly different from the original. It was built of stone. It's basically a three-aisled basilica inscribed in a cross with five domes. The church is a long 37 m wide and 5.22 m. The height of the walls is 15.5 m, 34 m high dome, a small 20 m. Originally, the roof was covered with lead, but during WWI Austrians took it off the lead, including the church bells and the cover plate . Subsequently in 1921. The first reconstruction was performed when the church was wired for electricity and when they set a new bell weighing 2,800 kg, 1,600 kg and 750 kg, and copper roof. We have also adapted the building interior.

Cathedral

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic cathedral in Sarajevo was built in 1889th year.

The project to build the cathedral was done by Joseph Vancaš combining elements of Romanesque and Gothic styles, and creating a synthesis where the building stands out from others of its kind. After the project was made part of the interior. Construction of the facility began in 1884th , and 1889th The building was completed and handed over to the Sarajevo City Council. The cathedral was built on the site of the former Janissary camp where the Austro-Hungarian authorities intend to build a city market place .

The square in front of the cathedral is named Fr Grge Martic and his plans to build a memorial to Pope John Paul II, who visited Sarajevo 1997. year.

In front of the cathedral are two 43.2-meter-high bell tower, a square cross section. Within them are the bells and to the western one bell hard to 2.5 tons, while in the east, five smaller bells. Length of the cathedral is 41.9 m, a width of 21.3 m.

Above the main entrance points to the onion and richly decorated with a rosette with a decorative glass stained glass in the lower part of the rosette is a statue of the Sacred Heart. Above the main entrance door is the relief of the Holy Trinity.

On the coat of arms of Sarajevo Canton is the motive of the rosette, which is located above the main entrance, combines with a hanger with a door Svrzo home.

Synagogue

Ashkenazi Synagogue is a synagogue in Sarajevo and the third largest in Europe. It was built in 1902. year. The shape of the temple was built with a corner domes on high drums and covered with a shallow pseudo-decorative plastic. It is located near the Latin Bridge and Drvenija, on the left bank of the Miljacka. It was built by Karl Paržik. In the last war, 1992/1995. was heavily.

Judaizers Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in the area of former old temple.

It was built 1580th When Rumelian beglerbeg Sijavuš Pasha gave the money to build a large residential facility for Judaic poor Sarajevo (which was known as Sijavuš Pasha Daire, or Large Yard). By the end of XVI century in the courtyard area of the Great created the first synagogue, the old Judaic temple.

In World War II Museum has served as a prison.