Emperor's Mosque
Careva džamija
Sarajevo's first mosque, dedicated to Suleiman the Magnificent. The quiet courtyard cemetery across the river is worth a visit.
The Emperor's Mosque stands on the south bank of the Miljacka River. It was first built in 1457, when the city was founded, and rebuilt in 1565 in the name of Suleiman the Magnificent. It is the seat of the highest Islamic authority in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The building is a classic Ottoman single-dome design with a spacious, bright interior, and the courtyard holds an impressive array of ornate tombstones. Outside prayer times, entry is free or for a small fee, and women must cover their hair. It is a short walk across the Latin Bridge, and it sees fewer tourists than the main mosque in the Old Town, so the atmosphere is calm.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Latin Bridge & Museum Sarajevo 1878–1918
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Morića Han
- Baščaršija
- Old Orthodox Church
- Ferhadija Street & Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures
- Jewish Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sarajevo City Hall (Vijećnica)