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Sarajevo Tourist Sights: Bascarsija: Bascarsija is the heart of old Sarajevo, offering glimpse in to Ottoman Sarajevo.. Bazaar of Sarajevo (Gazi Husrev Begov Bezistan): Popular Sarajevo’s covered bazaar, built in 16th century. Rectangular in shape with long passage similar to ones found in Arabic places.. Bridges of Sarajevo : Sarajevos Bridges connect the city accroess River Miljacka. The oldest bridge is Kozja Cuprija. Probably the most famous bridge is Latinska Cuprija - the place where Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was executed.. Careva Dzamija (Emperor’s Mosque): Built in 15th century - one of the most beautiful buildings in the City. City Hall (Vijecnica): Sarajevo’s city hall, locally called “Vijecnica” is a symbol of Sarajevo, built in 19th century in pseudo-Moorish style - currently under reconstruction.. Franjevacka Crkva Sv Ante Padovanskog (Franciscan Church): Church built in neo gothic style, serving local Catholic community. Gazi Husrev-begova Dzamija (Gazi Husrev Bey’s Mosque): The most important mosque in Bosnia. Built in 16th century - large an beautiful building - the pride of Sarajevo. Old Orthodox Church (Stara Pravoslavna Crkva): Unusual building from 16th century, serving local Orthodox community. Synagogue - Ashkenazi Synagogue - built in 1902 and serving Sarajevo’s Jewish community - currently under reconstruction. Sebilj (Fountain): Public fountain built in pseudo Moorish style - the symbol of Sarajevo.
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