Baščaršija

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

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and The Brusa Bezistan.

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Mosque

Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is a Sunni mosque in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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. Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque is situated 170 metres west of Baščaršija.

The Brusa Bezistan

Museum

Photo: Kathleen Franklin, CC BY 2.0.

Brusa bezistan with its 6 roof domes it is one of the historic buildings in Sarajevo's Baščaršija from the time of the Ottoman period in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque

Mosque

Photo: Fred Romero, CC BY 2.0.

The Muslihudin Čekrekčija Mosque, also known as Čaršijska, is a mosque located in the Baščaršija area of Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Constructed in 1526, it is the second oldest domed in the city, situated at the foot of Kovač.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bistrik and Mejtas.

Bistrik

Suburb

Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Bistrik is a suburb.

Mejtas

Suburb

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mejtaš is a neighbourhood of Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital Sarajevo, 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.

Baščaršija

Type: Square
Category: locality
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkans, Europe
View on OpenStreetMap

Latitude

43.85951° or 43° 51′ 34″ north

Longitude

18.43114° or 18° 25′ 52″ east

Open location code

8FMWVC5J+RF

OpenStreetMap ID

way 23480932

OpenStreetMap feature

place=square

This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Baščaršija”.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Fuente de Sebilj and Baščaršija Mosque.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Sofra and Aksaraj.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Sarajevo and Mostar.

Curious Squares to Discover

Uncover intriguing squares from every corner of the globe.