The Hammam in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Hamam Museum in Mostar is a one of a kind Turkish bath and a unique example of this kind of monumental construction.
During the Ottoman rule in Herzegovina, the use of public baths (hammam) was common practice.
The Turkish public bath near the Tabačica mosque and the Tabhana area was built between the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century in the classical Ottoman architectural style.
It is the only Turkish bath still existing in Mostar and one of the few remaining examples in the whole of Herzegovina.
The Hammam comprises a central room used as an antechamber, an intermediate space, tepidarium and the room for the bath itself, called calidarium.
This type of building is conceived for a purely functional, public use without any pretence to opulence: the external parts usually have no decorations and, surrounding the Turkish bath, there often stands a mosque, an Islamic school or a public kitchen.
The Cejvan Ćehajin Hamam has no windows and has a roof made of domes designed to protect the privacy of its users.
At the end of the Ottoman era, the Bath ceased to be used and, restored during the reconstruction of the historic centre, thanks to the aid of France and Turkey, it is nowadays used to host exhibitions and cultural events.
This one of a kind museum is opened for visitors every day from 10AM to 6PM.
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10 Things to do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide
Come join us as we visit Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina in this travel guide covering the top 10 things to do in the city along with a local food guide to Bosnian cuisine and attractions worth visiting. Out of all the places we traveled to in 2017 Mostar ranks near the top. With an underrated food scene you'll never run out of great dishes to try and just the city itself is so negotiable on foot that you'll enjoy wandering around the Old Town by day and night and crossing Stari Most (Old Bridge) numerous times. It is a place where locals and friendly and stray cats and dogs will make you feel at home.
10 Things to do in Mostar City Tour | Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide: (Мостар)
Intro - 00:01
1) Pedestrian Street (Old Bazar Kujundziluk - Brace Fejica) + Souvenir shopping - 00:41
2) Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque (Koski Mehmed-pašina džamija) - 01:32
3) Stari Most (Old Bridge) rebuilt 16th Century Ottoman bridge - 03:21
*Stari Most Bridge Diving in Mostar (didn't see or show it) - 04:31
4) Bosnian Food in Mostar (Restaurants Divan, Konoba Taurus, Tima-Irma and Šadrvan) - 05:15
5) Bosnian Coffee (bosanska kafa) - 09:17
6) Crooked Bridge (Kriva Cuprija) - 10:52
7) The Hamam Museum (former Turkish bath house) - 11:19
8) Turkish House (Kajtaz) - 12:01
9) Day trip to Blagaj to visit Dervish monastery (Blagaj Tekija) - 13:17
10) Outro + Mostar at night - 13:40
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Our visit Mostar travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Bosnian cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting churches, parks, the old town, quirky neighborhoods, museums and a hockey game. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Mostar tourism brochure, Mostar itinerary or Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina city tour also known as Mostar, Bosna i Hercegovina.
10 Things to do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Мостар)
Welcome to Mostar! In today’s video we’re showing you around one of the great gems of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar was one of the many stops of our travels through the Balkans, but it ranked right at the very top! This city is as postcard-perfect as they come, complete with Ottoman constructions, soaring minarets, and colourful buildings that overlook the emerald waters of the Neretva River. Our time here was spent wandering through the markets, sampling local dishes, and visiting a few mosques and museums along the way, so come and join us in this travel guide as we show you around Mostar (Мостар) and give you a few ideas for your own trip!
This street is lined with restaurants, cafes, and hotels, but as you approach the famed Old Bridge, it turns into a bit of a bazaar with small shops that are bursting at the seams with souvenirs.
Stari Most, also known as the Old Bridge, which is the city’s main landmark. This 16th-century Ottoman bridge joins the two parts of the city across the River Neretva.
And that’s a wrap for Mostar! This was one of our favourite destinations of 2017.
With its Ottoman architectural wonders, delicious dishes served in heaping platters, and warm locals who take hospitality to a whole new level, there’s a lot to love about the city! Mostar is strikingly beautiful, but it’s the people who give the place its soul.
Yes, the city’s been through a lot, and it still bears the scars of a horrible war fought in the 90s, but Mostar has picked itself up and is showing visitors all it has to offer.
We hope you enjoyed getting to experience this city through our eyes on this travel guide, and as always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Mostar, feel free to share your tips with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina video series showcasing Bosnian food, Bosnian culture and Bosnian cuisine.
This is part of our Travel in the Balkans video series showcasing Balkan food, Balkan culture and Balkan cuisine.
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Mostar Disused Railway Station in Bosnia and Herzegovina 02
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Hamam - javno kupatilo u Sarajevu
Stoljeće nakon gašenja prvog i najvećeg javnog kupatila u BiH, Sarajevo ponovo dobija hamam. Poznat još i kao Carev hamam, kojem su istoriju ispisali utemeljitelj Sarajeva Isa-beg Ishaković, a potom i čuveni arhitekta Josip Vancaš, ovaj objekat, inače pod zaštitom države, od aprila bi trebao biti novi atribut u turističkoj ponudi glavnog grada BiH.
Historic Bosnian mosque reopens in move towards reconciliation
- Historic Bosnian mosque reopens in move towards reconciliation
Over twenty years after the devastating Balkan conflict, thousands attend a ceremony of reopening a historic mosque in Banja Luka destroyed during wartime.
SHOWS: BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA (MAY 7, 2016) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL)
SHOWS: BANJA LUKA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (MAY 07) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL)
1. PEOPLE GATHERING AT BANJA LUKA OLD TOWN
2. REBUILT MOSQUE
3. MINARET
4. PEOPLE WALKING TOWARDS MOSQUE
5. POLICE BEHIND MOSUQE
6. PEOPLE ARRIVING
7. VARIOUS OF MOSQUE
8. MUSLIM CHOIR ENTERING MOSQUE
9. PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF MOSUQUE
10. PEOPLE AT THE OPENING CEREMONY
11. TURKEY'S OUTGOING PRIME MINISTER AHMET DAVUTOGLU ARRIVING
12. PEOPLE APPLAUDING
13. DAVUTOGLU WAVING TO CROWD
14. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKEY'S OUTGOING PRIME MINISTER AHMET DAVUTOGLU SAYING:
Bosnia-Herzegovina, with all its nations, its Muslims, Catholics, Orthodox and Jews, is one body, one heart.
15. REPRESENTATIVES OF ALL CONFESSIONS ATTENDING CEREMONY
16. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKEY'S OUTGOING PRIME MINISTER AHMET DAVUTOGLU SAYING:
If there is any attempt to split it up, it means that this one heart would be split.
17. DAVUTOGLU ON STAGE
18. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKEY'S OUTGOING PRIME MINISTER AHMET DAVUTOGLU SAYING:
No one can separate Banja Luka from Sarajevo, or Sarajevo from Mostar.
19. PEOPLE ATTENDING OPENING CEREMONY
2O. PEOPLE LEASTINGING TO MUSIC
21. (SOUNDBITE) (Bosnian) MUHAMED VELADZIC FROM BOSNIAN TOWN OF BUZIM SAYING:
Everything is getting back to what it was before (the war), when we lived nicely, and that makes us happy.
22. PEOPLE IN FRONT OF MOSQUE
23. (SOUNDBITE) (Serbian) DRAGAN CAVIC, BANJA LUKA RESIDENT AND POLITICAL OPPOSITION LEADER SAYING:
It is unacceptable to destroy something in this country and not to rebuild it, that includes religious buildings. Next thing that will happen we will be rebuilding the trust, but it will take more time to do that.
24. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN STREETS OF BANJA LUKA
STORY: Thousands of Muslims flocked to the capital of Bosnia's Serb region on Saturday (May 7) for the reopening of a historic mosque destroyed during wartime, a ceremony seen as encouraging religious tolerance among deeply divided communities.
Twenty years after the devastating war between its Muslim Bosniaks, Orthodox Serbs and Catholic Croats, Bosnia remains split along ethnic lines, with rival groups blocking reconciliation and reform needed to join the European Union.
The return of Muslim believers to the rebuilt Ferhadija mosque in the largely Serb city of Banja Luka, capital of Bosnia's autonomous Serb Republic, offered hope for change to many, although some were more cautious.
Amid tight security, about 1,000 police officers patrolled the streets as buses arrived with Muslims from across the country. Traffic was barred from the city center and alcohol banned.
Turkey's outgoing Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, whose country contributed to the cost of rebuilding, reopened the mosque in front of a congregation of up to 10,000, saying the new building sent a message of peace.
Bosnia-Herzegovina, with its Muslims, Catholics, Orthodox and Jews, is one body, one heart. If there is any attempt to split it up, it means that this one heart would be split, he said, apparently referring to secessionist threats by Bosnian Serbs.
The 16th-century mosque, under UNESCO protection as an outstanding example of Ottoman architecture, was blown up 23 years ago. A parking lot was built where it had stood.
Many believe its destruction was ordered by Bosnian Serbs aiming to erase any traces of Muslim heritage in the once multi-ethnic city.
Eric Clark's Travel Videos - Sarajevo Bosnia - Gazi Husrev-beg Muslim Mosque w/ Imam
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From Wikipedia
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (Bosnian: Gazi Husrev-begova Džamija, Turkish: Gazi Hüsrev Bey Camii), is a 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. Being the central Sarajevo's mosque since the days of its construction, today it also serves as the main congregational mosque of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the Baščaršija neighborhood in the Stari Grad municipality and, being one of the main architectural monuments in the town, is regularly visited by tourists.
History
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque was built in 937 AH (1530/1531 AD) as the central object of the Beg's endowment, which also included a maktab and a madrasa (Islamic primary and secondary schools), a bezistan (vaulted marketplace), a hammam (public bathplace) etc. The foundation of this waqf by the contemporary Ottoman governor of Bosnia had a crucial point in the development of the town. The architect's name is unknown, but after some speculations, which even included famous Mimar Sinan as an option, most scholars agreed that Acem Esir Ali Alaüddin, Ottoman mimar of Persian ancestry, is the most probable builder. It is still possible that Sinan himself did inspect the work on the spot, since he was in the region at the time.[1] Historical documents testify that Rhagusean masons, requested from their government by Gazi Husrev-beg, participated in the building process.
Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque was the first mosque in the world to receive electricity and electric illumination in 1898 during the period of Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The mosque belongs to the type of complex-spaced, multi-domed mosques and it is a represent of the Early Period of Classical Ottoman Architecture (sometimes referred to as Early Istanbul Style). The central rectangular space, framed by high walls and covered with a dome resting on pendentives, represents the spine of the structure, while lower extensions lean to it and expand the volume of the interior space. The Kibla side of the mosque is extended with a rectangular space which is covered by a semi-dome resting on two highly developed muqarnas structures. They stand in function of pendentives, reducing the rectangular outline of the ground level to the near semi-circle shape in level of the semi-dome. This area houses central architectural elements with religious purposes: mihrab, minbar and kursi and, being open to the central space with a huge arch, represents the focal point of the mosque. Two smaller spaces, called tetime (sg. tetima) are located on the left and right sides of the central space, placed furthest from the Kibla side. They are covered by two lower domes resting on pendentives.
The exterior is dominated by the main dome, topped out only by a simple, yet monumental minaret. The entry side is marked with a portico resting on four wide columns and covered with little domes, only the central one, above the portal, being a bit greater than others, and resting on muqarnas-adorned pendentives, in contrast to others which are laid on simple, plain-surfaced pendentives. The monumental portal is richly decorated with muqarnas, as well as columns' capitels.
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Gazi- Husrev-bey, 1480 - 1541 was Turkish governor of Bosnia. His father was Bosnian and his mother was a Turkish princes. Everything you see in this video was built by him and much more... a library, the colleague, public baths, shopping mall, clock tower with a mechanism made in London that displays lunar ala-Turka time, with nightfall as start of a new day. It's one of the only two still functional in Europe.
His famous words are thank God He did not give me any sons, for I might have grown arrogant. Or, what's the point of a belief, if it does not inspire. He spent entire wealth on public works and left them at the service of the people. Pious and humble man who spent much of his time in prayer and meditation in a simple wooden room with no furniture at all. Tolerant of other religions he proclaimed: Let the Christians build church with two crosses (meaning the Catholics and the Orthodox), let the Jews build a yellow synagogue. When the last trumpet sounds, we shall know who was right.
My God give this good and pious man eternal peace.
DIY Destinations (4K) - Bosnia and Herzegovina Budget Travel Show | Full Episode
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Charles is on an epic journey in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a budget, visiting some of the most popular and off the beaten path attractions. In Sarajevo: Sebilj Fountain and Baščaršija Square, Morica Han, Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Bazaar, Clock Tower Sahat Kula, Svrzo's House, Cathedral of Jesus Sacred Heart, Museum of Crimes Against Humanity, Yellow Fortress, Tunnel Museum, Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918, Despic's House, Ewige Flamme, Olympic Skenderija, St. Joseph Cathedral, Sarajevo City Center, Parliamentary Assembly, Avaz Twist Tower. We'll also sample some of the traditional dishes, including burek and cevapi, and the local beer. As well as getting around on a public tram, buses and train. We'll also venture underground to the famous Tito's Nuclear Bunker in Konjic. In Mostar, we'll visit the Old Bridge and Peace Bell Tower, and the surrounding attractions including its Secret Air Field, Hum Mountain, and in Blagaj, the Castle of Herceg Stjepan and Blagaj Tekke. We'll have lunch in Počitelj and visit its Citadel and ending it at the Kravica Waterfall. We'll also visit some of attractions in the Republika Srpska, including Banja Luka's Kastel Fortress and Monument to Fallen Krajina Soldiers and Sutjeska National Park.
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Pocitelj 360° Panorama Video Bosnia and Herzegovina
Počitelj is a village in the Čapljina municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The historic site of Počitelj is located on the left bank of the river Neretva, on the main Mostar to Metkovićroad, and it is about 30 km. to the south of Mostar.
The village is built in a natural karstamphiteatre along the Neretva river. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Architecturally, the stone-constructed parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution are evident: medieval, and Ottoman.
History
The village is built in a natural karst amphiteatre along the Neretva river. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Architecturally, the stone-constructed parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution are evident: medieval, and Ottoman.[1]
The first recorded reference to Počitelj dates from 1444, in charters by King Alfonso V of Aragon and in 1448 by Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor. It was mentioned as a fortified town of the Dubrava district, ruled by Duke Stjepan Vukčič Kosača.[citation needed] In the period between 1463-1471 the town housed a Hungarian garrison and was fortified into a strategic defence stronghold. In 1471, following a brief siege, the town was conquered by the Ottomans. It lost its strategic significance. It remained within the Ottoman Empire until 1878. From 1782 to 1879 Počitelj was the seat of akadiluk (area under the
The first recorded reference to Počitelj dates from 1444, in charters by King Alfonso V of Aragon and in 1448 by Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor. It was mentioned as a fortified town of the Dubrava district, ruled by Duke Stjepan Vukčič Kosača.[citation needed] In the period between 1463-1471 the town housed a Hungarian garrison and was fortified into a strategic defence stronghold. In 1471, following a brief siege, the town was conquered by the Ottomans. It lost its strategic significance. It remained within the Ottoman Empire until 1878. From 1782 to 1879 Počitelj was the seat of akadiluk (area under the jurisdiction of a qadi, or judge) and the center of the Počitelj military district from 1713 to 1835.
The significance and the town's appearance has altered during the course of its history. As far as the development of Počitelj goes, three significant periods can be distinguished:
The period of the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus during which the town had a major strategic importance (1463–1471)
The period of the settlement development under the Ottoman Empire with the erection of public buildings: mosques, imaret, maktab, madrasa, hamam, han and the clock-tower (1471–1698).
The period after the Venetians conquered and destroyed Gabela (1698–1878), the main Ottoman fortification facing Dalmatia, and recovery of Počitelj's strategic importance.
After the establishment of Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878, Počitelj lost its strategic importance and started deteriorating rapidly. The population declined gradually. The loss of the town's strategic role assisted in the preservation of the original urban architectural ensemble, so that the town remained in its original form to present day.
The entire historic urban site of Počitelj and surrounding area suffered extensive collateral damage during the 1992-1996 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Namely, it was heavily damaged by Croatian forces during the 1993 Bosnian War.[2][3][4] Following the bombing, Počitelj's sixteenth-century master works of Islamic art and architecture were destroyed and a large part of the town's population was displaced.[3][4]
As proposed by the University of York, United Kingdom, and the University of Sarajevo, Počitelj was in 1996 named by the World Monuments Watch as one of the world's 100 most endangered cultural heritage sites. In the year 2000 the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Government initiated the Programme of the permanent protection of Počitelj. The programme includes the protection of cultural heritage from deterioration, restoration of damaged and destroyed buildings, encouraging the return of the refugees and displaced persons to their homes and the long-term protection and revitalization of the Počitelj's historic urban area. The Programme is on-going.[1]
As of 2008, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) expressed concern over the proposed construction of a nearby highway, Corridor Vc. Initial plans include a 1,000-meter long, 100-meter high bridge over the Neretva river. It is feared that the construction will result in a “physical, visual and ecological degradation and devastation of this cultural and historical unity and its authentic surroundings.” [5] While a new potential location for the bridge crossing is being investigated, non-controversial sections are under construction.[6]
MOSTAR - Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guide | Around The World
Mostar is a city and municipality in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inhabited by 105,797 people, it is the most important city in the Herzegovina region, its cultural capital, and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva River and is the fifth-largest city in the country. Mostar was named after the bridge keepers (mostari) who in the medieval times guarded the Stari Most (Old Bridge) over the Neretva. The Old Bridge, built by the Ottomans in the 16th century, is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most recognizable landmarks, and is considered one of the most exemplary pieces of Islamic architecture in the Balkans.
Mostar is an important tourist destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar International Airport serves the city as well as the railway and bus stations which connect it to a number of national and international destinations. Mostar's old town is an important tourist destination with the Stari Most being its most recognizable feature.
Some noteworthy sites include Bishop’s Ordinariate building, the remains of an early Christian basilica at Cim, a hamam (Ottoman public bath), clock tower (sahat-kula), Synagogue (1889) and Jewish Memorial Cemetery, Nesuh-aga Vučjaković Mosque, Hadži-Kurt Mosque or Tabačica, Metropolitan's Palace (1908), Karagöz Bey Mosque (1557), Orthodox Church, Catholic Church and Franciscan Monastery, Ottoman Residences (16th–19th century), Crooked Bridge, Tara and Halebija Towers.
The World War II Partisan cemetery in Mostar, designed by the architect Bogdan Bogdanović, is another important symbol of the city. Its sacrosanct quality is derived from the unity of nature (water and greenery) with the architectural expression of the designer; the monument was inscribed on the list of National Monuments in 2006.
The Catholic pilgrimage site of Međugorje is also nearby as well as the Tekija Dervish Monastery in Blagaj, 13th-century town of Počitelj, Blagaj Fort (Stjepan-grad), Kravice Falls, seaside town of Neum, Roman villa rustica from the early fourth century Mogorjelo, Stolac with its stećak necropolis and the remains of an ancient Greek town of Daorson. Nearby sites also include the nature park called Hutovo Blato, archeological site Desilo, Lake Boračko as well as Vjetrenica cave, the largest and most important cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mostar cuisine is balanced between Western and Eastern influences. Traditional Mostar food is closely related to Turkish, Middle Eastern and other Mediterranean cuisines. However, due to years of Austrian rule and influence, there are also many culinary influences from Central Europe. Some of the dishes include ćevapčići, burek, sarma, japrak, musaka, dolma, sujuk, sač, đuveč, and sataraš. Local desserts include baklava, hurmašice, sutlijaš, tulumbe, tufahije, and šampita.
Samm Šeher Hotel - Sarajevo Hotels, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Samm Šeher Hotel 3 Stars Hotel in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Within US Travel Directory Stay where the locals do Offering free Wi-Fi, Samm Šeher Hotel is located in the historic part of Sarajevo, about 300 m from the popular Baščaršija Street. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. Free public parking is available. All rooms comprise a desk, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower.
Laundry and ironing service is possible at a surcharge.
The complimentary breakfast is offered.
Within a 500 m reach you can find a shopping centre as well as the well-known Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque.
The Old Town also preserves the Orthodox Church, Cathedral and Synagogue, as well as the National Museum of Bosnia.
Samm Šeher Hotel can organise sightseeing tours of Sarajevo, Mostar, Travnik and Fojnica upon additional cost.
The Main Bus and Train Station are 5 km from Samm Šeher Hotel.
Sarajevo Airport is at a distance of 18 km.
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Erdogan visits historic mosque in Sarajevo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited one of the oldest mosques in Bosnia Wednesday, which was recently renovated with funds provided by Turkey.
Erdogan attended a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Sultan Fatih Mosque and the Isa-bey hamam (Turkish bath) in the capital Sarajevo, which went through crucial restoration works.
Several hundred Bosnians, including Bosnian politician Bakir Izetbegovic and a large number of domestic and foreign officials attended the ceremony.
Later, Erdogan visited the grave of Sarajevo’s founder Isa Isakovic.
The ceremony was organized by the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with Turkey's Prime Ministry Directorate General of Foundations and Turkish Administration for International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA).
Adnan Ertem, general director of the Prime Ministry directorate, said that TIKA had implemented several projects in Bosnia and expressed satisfaction with the recently concluded restoration works.
The Turkish bath “Hammam Isa Isakovic” was built by Isa Beg Isakovic, who was a military commander and founder of Sarajevo city, during his reign between 1454 and 1463. The restoration work began in April 2013 and was financed by Turkey's Prime Ministry Directorate General of Foundations, which provided 2.6 million BAM.
Restoration of the mosque began in June 2014, which is one of the oldest mosque in Sarajevo built by Isa Beg Isakovic in 1457. The mosque was presented as a gift to Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih).
Bosnia is a Muslim-majority country with a population of around four million people.
50 million euro loan
Erdogan also attended, in Sarajevo, the signing ceremony of a 50 million euro ($55.5 million) credit line from the Turkish Ziraat Bank, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses in Bosnia.
As Turkey, we want more direct investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, because we believe that the current situation is not enough, and therefore we want to encourage local investors to more vigorous approach to the development of Bosnia, said Recep Tayyip Erdogan. What is also important is to ensure stability within the borders of the country, because in this way it is possible to establish an effective mechanism of development.
General Manager of Ziraat Bank in Bosnia, Ali Riza Akbas, said that the signing of a new credit line primarily directed towards growth and economic development of Bosnia.
In a similar operation in 2012, a loan of 100 million euros ($110 million) had been offered.
Erdogan said that thanks to projects implemented by Ziraat Bank, so far 6.000 new jobs had been provided.
4 Landmarks in Europe's Islamic History
Istanbul, Turkey
One of the top tourist destinations in the world, this city has witnessed glorious moments in Islamic heritage! Turkey was first ruled by the Byzantine Empire, which was then conquered later on by the Ottoman Empire. In 1453, Sultan Mehmet II conquered the capital and changed the name from Costantinople to Islambol, which holds the meaning “city of Islam”. Many religious and cultural buildings have been preserved even up till today, including the Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Definitely a fantastic city to visit for history lovers!
Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque was constructed from 1609 to 1616 under the rule of Ahmed 1. This huge house of worship distinctively displays the Ottoman architecture. As you enter the mosque, you will be able to observe the tens of thousands of blue Iznik tiles! We sure wouldn’t want to miss joining in on the congregational prayers here!
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Located in the Balkan region of South Eastern Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina promises impressive beauty and Islamic heritage for all to appreciate and learn. What makes this underrated country so unique is its architecture and culture are inspired by both the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires! Walking down the streets of Sarajevo, the capital, will transport you back in time to the Ottoman Empire.
Mostar is also another place not to be missed. When you Google “Bosnia”, a beautiful bridge called the Stari Most is the first thing you see! Here, you can explore the historic bridge, which was actually designed by the great architect Sinan back then. It was unfortunately destroyed during the tragic civil . Rebuilding was done and today it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site! If you are not yet convinced why you should visit this country, here ten reasons why you totally should!
Sintra, Portugal
Here at this UNESCO World Heritage area, expect some of the most incredible castles, ruins and monuments which still bear Islamic architectures. Some of the most prominent sites to visit and learn about Islamic heritage include the Pena Palace, Moorish Castle ruins, Monserrate Palace and Sintra National Palace.
Located in the heart of Sintra lies an ancient palace up the hills, the Pena Palace as well as some remnants of the Moorish Castle. Walking through the halls and courtyards of this gorgeous palace will remind you of the arches of Cordoba Mosque. The significant Moroccan style architecture and huge domes reminiscent of Islamic architecture will leave you in awe! Monserrate Palace is another site not to be missed as well! The dazzling palaces with Islamic history and cool climate makes this city hard to resist.
Pristina, Kosovo
Why travel to Kosovo? The Muslim-friendly country of Kosovo is actually Europe’s youngest country and has lots of tradition, culture and Islamic history to offer! Islam in the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, has been present since the Ottoman Rule up till 1912. The Ottomans then started constructing mosques, Islamic schools and Ottoman public baths (Hamamas). Today, 90% of the population in Kosovo are Muslims.
Standing in the heart of the old city of Pristina, the King’s Mosque, also known as the Imperial Mosque, was built in the 1460s by Sultan Mehmet II Fatih. This stunning 15-century mosque is one of the city’s main attractions! Xhamia e Mbretit, as the locals call it, was temporarily converted into a church during the Austrian-Turkish , and restored back as a mosque by Sultan Mehmet IV during the 1680s. Another characteristic Ottoman mosques in Pristina is the Bazaar Mosque, which is the very first Ottoman mosque in Kosovo.
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POČITELJ, the Pearl of Herzegovina 2018
The historic urban site of Počitelj is located on the left bank of the river Neretva, on the main Mostar to Metković road, to the south of Mostar, in the territory of Čapljina Municipality.
In the middle ages, Počitelj was the administrative centre and centre of governance of Dubrava župa (county), and its westernmost point, which gave it major strategic importance. It is supposed that the fortified town and its attendant settlements were built by Bosnia's King Stjepan Tvrtko I in 1383.
The walled town of Počitelj evolved over the period from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries. Architecturally, the surviving stone-built parts of the town are a fortified complex, in which two stages of evolution may be observed: mediaeval, and Ottoman.
The first documented reference to the town dates from 1444, in Charters issued by Kings Alfonso V and Friedrich III. During the period 1463-1471 the town held a Hungarian garrison. Following a brief siege in 1471, the town fell to the Ottomans, and was to remain within the Ottoman Empire until 1878. From 1782 to 1879 it was the centre of a kadiluk (area under the jurisdiction of a kadija or qadi - judge) and from 1713 to 1835 it was the headquarters of the Počitelj military district.
The significance and appearance of the town has altered during the course of its history. Three periods seem to be significant for the development of Počitelj:
1. The time of the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus when the town had significant strategic importance (1463-1471),
2. The period of development of the settlement under the Ottoman Empire with the erection of typical public buildings: mosques, mekteb (Muslim primary school), imaret (charitable kitchen), medresa (Muslim high school), hamam, Turkish baths, han (inn) and sahat-kula (clock-tower) (1471-1698). During this period military conflicts occurred in more remote areas.
3. The period of recovery of its strategic importance after the Venetians conquered and destroyed Gabela (1698-1878).
With the establishment of Austro-Hungarian rule in BiH in 1878, Počitelj lost its strategic importance and began to deteriorate rapidly. The loss of the town's strategic role helped to safeguard the original urban architectural ensemble, so that the town has been preserved in its original form to this day.
During the 1992-96 war in BiH the entire historic urban site of Počitelj and all its various buildings suffered extensive war damage.
In 1996, Počitelj was named by World Monuments Watch as one of the world's 100 most endangered cultural heritage sites, as proposed by the University of York, United Kingdom, and the University of Sarajevo, in the light of its outstanding value.
In 2000 the Government of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina started the Programme of the permanent protection of Počitelj that comprises of: protection of cultural heritage from further deterioration, rehabilitation of damaged and destroyed buildings, returns of the refugees and displaced persons to their homes and the sustainable and long-term protection and revitalization of the Historic urban area of Počitelj. The Programm is on-going and now it is in the stage of rehabilitation of housing complexes in the upper part of Počitelj.
History Of The Ottoman Tzistarakis Mosque In Athens
Tzistarakis Mosque (Greek: Τζαμί Τζισταράκη) is an Ottoman mosque, built in 1759, in Monastiraki Square, central Athens, Greece. It is now functioning as an annex of the Museum of Greek Folk Art.
The mosque was built in 1759 by the Ottoman governor (voevoda) of Athens, Mustapha Agha Tzistarakis. According to tradition, Tzistarakis used one of the pillars of the Temple of Olympian Zeus to make lime for the building, although it is more likely that he used one of the columns of the nearby Hadrian's Library.
The mosque was also known as the Mosque of the Lower Fountain (Τζαμί του Κάτω Σιντριβανιού) or Mosque of the Lower Market (Τζαμί του Κάτω Παζαριού) from its proximity to the Ancient Agora of Athens. During the Greek War of Independence, the building was used as an assembly hall for the local town elders. After Greek independence, it was used in various ways: thus it was the site of a ball in honour of King Otto of Greece in March 1834, and was also employed as a barracks, a prison and a storehouse.
In 1915 it was partly rebuilt under the supervision of architect Anastasios Orlandos, and was used to house the Museum of Greek Handwork from 1918 (in 1923 renamed to National Museum of Decorative Arts) until 1973. In 1966, it was provisionally refurbished to provide a place of prayer during the stay of the King of Saudi Arabia, Saud, in the city.
In 1973 the main functions of the Museum of Greek Folk Art moved to 17 Kydathinaion Str., with the mosque remaining as an annex to it. The V. Kyriazopoulos pottery collection of ceramics remains in the mosque to this day. In 1981 the building was damaged by an earthquake and was re-opened to the public in 1991
Budapest, Hungary: Parliament and Thermal Baths
More info about travel to Budapest: Hungary's Parliament is enormous, with literally miles of grand halls. Originally housing the sprawling multi-national Habsburg empire, it's now a palace of democracy. And locals enjoy a communal soak in traditional mineral baths.
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Bosnia: What's in it for us? (1995) | THINK TANK
Original air date: June 9, 1995
Now in 1995, war is ravaging Bosnia, and the United States and its allies are trying to keep the peace. Think Tank discusses the benefits and consequences of American intervention in war-torn Bosnia.
Host:
Ben Wattenberg — senior fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Panelists:
William Odom — director of national security studies at the Hudson Institute
Joshua Muravchik — Resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of Heaven on Earth: The Rise and Fall of Socialism.
Michael Mandelbaum — director of American foreign policy at Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies
Simon Serfaty — director of European Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, author of Taking Europe Seriously
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