Gazi Husrev-beg mosque in the old town area of Baščaršija in Sarajevo

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Baščaršija is Sarajevo's old bazaar and the historical and cultural center of the city. Built in the 15th century, the name Baščaršija derives from the Turkish language meaning 'main market'. Due to the large fire in the 19th century, today Baščaršija is half the size that 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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Size: 2326px × 3872px
Location: Baščaršija, Old town in Sarajevo
Photo credit: © Peter Alexander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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