Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Museum in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brusa Bezistan is an Ottoman covered market in the heart of Baščaršija, built in 1551 by the grand vizier Rüstem Pasha for the silk trade and named after Bursa in Turkey, where the silk came from. Six domes line up along its lead roof, and its thick stone walls once protected valuable goods. Today it houses a branch of the Museum of Sarajevo, telling the city's story from prehistory through Roman, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian times to the present. The highlight is a large model of old Sarajevo on the ground floor, made by Husein Karišik, which shows Baščaršija, its markets and mosques as they were in the 19th century. Upstairs are traditional costumes, including a famous blue garment embroidered with gold thread, a finely decorated Ottoman yatagan sword, and objects from the city's crafts and trade. It is small, but the best introduction to the city before you explore its lanes.
Start your Baščaršija walk here: the model helps you read the old quarter's layout. Thirty minutes to an hour is enough. Bring local currency (convertible marks) for the ticket. It sits between the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and the Emperor's Mosque, all a few minutes apart on foot.
Hours and prices change — check before you go. Source: en.wikipedia.org
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