Bajrakli Mosque
Бајракли џамија
Belgrade's only surviving mosque, built in the 16th century under Ottoman rule, a witness to centuries of the city's Islamic history.
The Bajrakli Mosque was built around 1575 on Gospodar Jevremova Street in the Dorćol district. During Ottoman rule, Belgrade had more than two hundred mosques, and this is the only one still in use. It is a typical Ottoman single-dome mosque with a slender minaret. Its name comes from the tradition of raising a banner (bajrak) on the minaret to announce prayer times across the city's mosques. It is modest in size but meaningful for understanding the city's diverse history. Non-Muslims may visit the exterior and courtyard outside prayer times. Getting there: about 5 minutes' walk from Knez Mihailova Street. Note: shoes must be removed inside, visitors should dress conservatively, and women should bring a headscarf. Avoid disturbing the Friday noon prayers.
Opening hours
Outside prayer times (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Dorćol & Danube Quay
- Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan)
- Knez Mihailova Street & Republic Square
- National Museum of Serbia
- Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel
- Residence of Princess Ljubica
- Military Museum
- Kosančićev Venac