Gazi Husrev-Bey´s Mosque / Begova Džamija (Sarajevo)

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Gazi Husrev-Bey’s mosque (1530-31) is the most significant Islamic structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is distinguished by its architectural values, varied base, multi dome system and courageous construction from all sub-dome mosques built here. The prayer area of Gazi Husrev-Bey’s mosque is covered by a dome (13 m span and 26 m height), whilst the side of extensions are covered by small domes. These expansions are called tetims and have separate entrances and were used for giving the shelter to the traveling dervish orders. The alter (mihrab) is covered by a semi-dome. The mosque was built by Adžem Esir Ali, who was the main architect of the Ottoman Empire at that time. In the construction of this mosque he applied the early Istanbul style that gives a recognizable mark to the whole achievement. Stone plastic and stalactite ornaments are an integral part of the universal values of the mosque. Arabesque, which arose from the original model, was destroyed after the attack of the Eugene of Savoy (1697). It was restored in 1762, but burned down in 1879 and was restored again in 1886.
Gazi Husrev-Bey’s mosque was and has remained the most important Ottoman structure in Bosnia. The mosque including the fountain (šadrvan), Muslim primary school (mekteb), the room for ritual washing (abdestham), domed burial sites (turbeti) and Gazi Husrev-Bey’s and Murad-Bey Tardiæ’s harem, abode for the prayer caller (muvekithana) with minaret 45 m high and tower clock (Sahat-kula) dominate the market – place and forms its central and largest complex. Its existence through the ages this complex has affected the construction activities of the surrounding area, streets and neighborhoods (mahala)
Since the mosque was damaged during the 1992-95 aggression, an extensive restoration works have been conducted.