Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Bascarsija Quarter, Pigeon Square, Sebilj Fountain
Should you ever become thirsty amidst Baščaršija there is a public fountain named Sebilj (from Arabic word depicting a kiosk-like public fountain). The Sebilj fountain in pseudo-Moorish architectural style dates from 1891 and is a work of a Czech architect Alexander Wittek. The water in Sarajevo is cool, tasty, and perfectly safe for drinking. Baščaršija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Baščaršija was built in the 15th century when Isa-Beg Isaković founded the town. The word Baščaršija derives from the Turkish language. The word "baš" which is "baş" in Turkish literally means "head", in some contexts however also "primary", "main", "capital" and "čaršija" which is "çarşı" in Turkish means "bazaar" or "market". Due to the large fire in the 19 century, today Baščaršija is twice smaller than it once was. Baščaršija is located on the north bank of the river Miljacka, in the municipality of Stari Grad. On Baščaršija there are several important historic buildings, such as the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and sahat-kula. Today Baščaršija is the major tourist attraction of Sarajevo.
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