Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Mostar (must see)
The Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque is one of Mostar鈥檚 most distinctive landmarks, known for its elegant silhouette above the Neretva River. Although its minaret is not the tallest in the city, its vantage point overlooking the Old Town gives it one of the most memorable views in Mostar, especially for those who climb to the top for a panoramic look over the Old Bridge and the river valley.
Commissioned by Koski Mehmed Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman official linked to the court of Lala Mehmed Sokolovi膰, the mosque was built between 1618 and 1619. Though Koski Mehmed Pasha passed away before its completion, his family ensured the project continued, and a small religious school was later added, establishing the site as an early centre of learning in the city.
The mosque is a fine example of classical Ottoman architecture found in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A single, domed prayer hall forms the core of the structure, preceded by a charming three-domed porch and a slender minaret. Its design is believed to have been inspired by the older Karag枚z Bey Mosque, though the minaret here is simpler, lacking the ornate stalactite-style carvings that often decorate minaret balconies elsewhere.
Inside, the mosque is noted for its beautifully carved mihrab and wooden minbar, enhanced by soft painted ornamentation that enriches the space without overwhelming its calm atmosphere. Heavily damaged during the 1993 conflict, the mosque underwent a careful restoration.
While the mosque once held valuable Qur鈥檃nic manuscripts and prayer rugs, many of these have since been relocated for preservation. Today, the highlight for most visitors is the minaret viewpoint, offering one of the most breathtaking perspectives in Mostar鈥攚here the city鈥檚 old stone roofs, the Old Bridge, and the emerald ribbon of the Neretva come into a single unforgettable frame.
Commissioned by Koski Mehmed Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman official linked to the court of Lala Mehmed Sokolovi膰, the mosque was built between 1618 and 1619. Though Koski Mehmed Pasha passed away before its completion, his family ensured the project continued, and a small religious school was later added, establishing the site as an early centre of learning in the city.
The mosque is a fine example of classical Ottoman architecture found in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A single, domed prayer hall forms the core of the structure, preceded by a charming three-domed porch and a slender minaret. Its design is believed to have been inspired by the older Karag枚z Bey Mosque, though the minaret here is simpler, lacking the ornate stalactite-style carvings that often decorate minaret balconies elsewhere.
Inside, the mosque is noted for its beautifully carved mihrab and wooden minbar, enhanced by soft painted ornamentation that enriches the space without overwhelming its calm atmosphere. Heavily damaged during the 1993 conflict, the mosque underwent a careful restoration.
While the mosque once held valuable Qur鈥檃nic manuscripts and prayer rugs, many of these have since been relocated for preservation. Today, the highlight for most visitors is the minaret viewpoint, offering one of the most breathtaking perspectives in Mostar鈥攚here the city鈥檚 old stone roofs, the Old Bridge, and the emerald ribbon of the Neretva come into a single unforgettable frame.
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Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque on Map
Sight Name: Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Sight Location: Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina (See walking tours in Mostar)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina (See walking tours in Mostar)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Create Your Own Walk in Mostar
Creating your own self-guided walk in Mostar is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mostar Introduction Walking Tour
The name Mostar comes from the Slavic word most, meaning 鈥渂ridge.鈥� During the Ottoman period, the men who guarded the crossing over the Neretva River were called mostari, meaning 鈥渂ridge keepers.鈥� Their title eventually gave the city its name.
People have lived in the Neretva valley since prehistoric times, and traces of Roman presence can still be found nearby. The first written... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
People have lived in the Neretva valley since prehistoric times, and traces of Roman presence can still be found nearby. The first written... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Bosnian War Tour
After the fall of Yugoslavia, there followed civil wars of particular savagery. In Bosnia, there were two distinct struggles. The first involved Serbs against Croats and Bosnians. The alliance of Croats and Bosnians proved effective, and the Serbs were repulsed. The Croats were mainly Christian, and the Bosnians were Muslim. There was antipathy between them.
The second part of the war was the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
The second part of the war was the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles