Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a located in , Bosnia and Herzegovina, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and culture of the Jewish community there.
muzejsarajeva.ba
+387 33 535688
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  • Opening hours:
    April 15th—September 15th: Monday—Friday 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
    Saturday: closed
    Sunday: 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
    September 15th—April 15th: Monday—Friday 10:00 AM—4:00 PM
  • Email: muzejjevreja@muzejsarajeva.ba
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: synagogue and museum in Sarajevo
  • Also known as: “Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina”, “Muzej Jevreja”, “Muzej Jevreja BiH”, and “Old Synagogue in Sarajevo”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Sarajevo Clock Tower.

Mosque
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The is a Sunni in the city of , . Built in the 16th century, it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans. is situated 120 metres southeast of Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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The is a in , the capital of . It is located beside and is the tallest of the 21 clock towers erected throughout the country, reaching a height of 30 meters.

Museum
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The is a historical museum in , Bosnia-Herzegovina that opened in January 2017. The museum presents the experiences of children who lived through the war in Bosnia, told through objects, video testimonies, and excerpts from oral histories. is situated 250 metres north of Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baščaršija and Bistrik.

Suburb
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is 's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. It is also a local community within the municipality.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Suburb
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Mejtaš is a neighbourhood of 's capital , where it is located in the center of the city. The neighbourhood has some of the most expensive real estate properties in Sarajevo and it is one of the most prestigious parts in Sarajevo.

Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Latitude
43.85978° or 43° 51′ 35″ north
Longitude
18.42781° or 18° 25′ 40″ east
Elevation
553 metres (1,814 feet)
Operator
Muzej Sarajeva
Open location code
8FMWVC5H+W4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5776566121
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
11468041
Wiki­data ID
Q1257060
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In Other Languages

From Bosnian to Turkish—“Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina” goes by many names.
  • Bosnian: “Muzej Jevreja Bosne i Hercegovine”
  • Croatian: “Stara sinagoga u Sarajevu”
  • French: “vieille synagogue de Sarajevo”
  • French: “Vieille synagogue de Sarajevo”
  • German: “Stari Hram (Sarajevo)”
  • German: “Stari Hram”
  • Hebrew: “בית הכנסת ‘קהל ישן’ בסרייבו”
  • Hebrew: “בית הכנסת קהל ישן בסרייבו”
  • Polish: “Muzeum Żydów Bośniackich”
  • Polish: “Stara Synagoga w Sarajewie”
  • Russian: “Еврейский музей Боснии и Герцеговины”
  • Serbo-Croatian: “Muzej Jevreja Bosne i Hercegovine”
  • Turkish: “Eski Sinagog, Saraybosna”

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