Gazi Husrev-Beg's Museum
About This Museum
I stumbled into this place completely by accident, tucked away in the heart of Baščaršija, and it absolutely floored me. It's all about Gazi Husrev-Beg, this incredibly powerful 16th-century governor who basically built half the old Sarajevo you see today. You walk through rooms filled with his actual belongings—from his personal sword to fragile manuscripts he once held—and it feels less like a museum and more like stepping directly into his world. The atmosphere is so quiet and reverent, with light filtering in through the windows of the old madrasa, making the whole experience surprisingly intimate and moving.
Collection Highlights
You have to see his personal sword; it's stunning. They also have his official seal and an incredible collection of original Islamic manuscripts on astronomy and law that just make you marvel at the knowledge from that era.
Visitor Information
It's right on Gazi Husrev-begova street, super easy to find in the old bazaar. Just check their opening hours online as they can change, especially during religious holidays.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed inside the original Burmali Madrasa, a beautiful Ottoman-era building with those classic stone walls and a wonderfully peaceful inner courtyard.
Contact & Location
Address: Gazi Husrev-begova, Baščaršija, Sarajevo, MZ "Baščaršija", Općina Stari Grad, Grad Sarajevo, Kanton Sarajevo, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, 71200, Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина
Phone: +387 33 233-170
Website: Visit Website
