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Ali Pasha’s mosque

Religious site4.8 · 1 5894.3 · 52≈ 32 minFree entry98 m from the center

Erected in 1560–1561, Ali Pasha's Mosque is considered one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Commissioned by the Ottoman governor Ali Pasha, the mosque features a monumental central dome, an open three-domed stone portico, and an elegant 30-metre minaret. The quiet surrounding garden contains the founder's mausoleum and a historic burial ground with traditional carved stone nišan tombstones.

Highlights

  • 16th-century masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture
  • Three-domed stone portico supported by slender columns
  • Peaceful cemetery courtyard featuring carved nišan tombstones

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