Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva, Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mosque · Ottoman · 17th Century
Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque is a mosque in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built in 1618. It is situated on the bank of the Neretva river, just a hundred meters north of the Old Bridge. It is the only mosque in Mostar in which original colors and wall decorations have been preserved.
Construction: 1618 – 1619
Founder: Koski Mehmed Pasha
Key figures: Koski Mehmed Pasha
Significance: The second most important mosque in Mostar, offering the best views of the Old Bridge.
- 1618: Construction completed
- 1993: Heavily damaged during the war
- 2001: Restored
Architectural styles: Ottoman
Materials: Stone
- Minaret View: Visitors can climb the minaret for a panoramic view of the Old Bridge.
- Interior Decoration: Original wall paintings and decorations.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 10:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Entrance fee includes minaret climb.
- General: €6.00
Accessibility: No wheelchair access to minaret.
Official site: http://www.mostar.ba
Address: Mala Tepa 16, Mostar 88000, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Coordinates: 43.3394, 17.8144