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Tašlihan: Echoes of Sarajevo's Ottoman Past

Explore the remnants of Tašlihan, a 16th-century caravanserai and National Monument, offering a glimpse into Sarajevo's Ottoman trading past.

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Tašlihan is an archaeological site in Sarajevo, the remains of a 16th-century caravanserai built by Gazi Husrev-bey. Once a bustling hub for merchants and travelers, it offers a glimpse into the city's Ottoman history. Today, the site's foundations are integrated into the summer garden of the Hotel Europe.

A brief summary to Tašlihan

Local tips

  • Visit the site in the quieter morning hours to appreciate the historical significance in peace.
  • Combine your visit with a tour of the nearby Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque and Bezistan to experience the complete historical complex.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestone pathways around the Tašlihan site.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    Tašlihan is located in the heart of Sarajevo's Old Town, easily accessible on foot. From the Sebilj fountain on Baščaršija Square, walk west along Ferhadija Street. Turn right onto Zelenih Beretki Street. The Hotel Europe, with Tašlihan's remains in its summer garden, will be on your left. The walk is short and straightforward.

  • Public Transport

    The closest tram stop to Tašlihan is 'Latinska ćuprija', about 130m away. Tram lines 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 all stop here. From the tram stop, walk north-west on Zelenih Beretki Street. The Hotel Europe will be on your left. A single tram ticket costs 1.80 KM (€0.90) if purchased from the driver or 1.60 KM (€0.80) at a kiosk.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Sarajevo. Ask your driver to take you to Hotel Europe on Zelenih Beretki Street. Taxi fares in Sarajevo are relatively inexpensive. A short taxi ride from the Sarajevo Train/Bus Station to Baščaršija costs 6-8 KM. The starting fare is 1.90 KM, with a regular rate of 1.20 KM per kilometer. Be sure the driver sets the taximeter.

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Tašlihan, meaning 'stone inn' in Turkish, was constructed between 1540 and 1543 as part of Gazi Husrev-bey's endowment. This caravanserai provided lodging for merchants and travelers from across the Ottoman Empire. Along with the Gazi Husrev-bey's Bezistan (covered market) and mosque, Tašlihan formed a vital commercial and religious complex in the heart of Sarajevo. The rectangular structure, approximately 47 meters in length, featured an inner courtyard with a fountain. The ground floor housed shops and warehouses, while the upper floor contained domed rooms for travelers. Tašlihan was the largest and most representative inn of its kind in the region. Master workmen from Dubrovnik contributed to its construction. Tašlihan suffered several fires, the last in 1879 leaving it in ruins. The remains were mostly removed by 1912, except for wall sections adjoining the Bezistan. Archaeological excavations during the renovation of the Hotel Europe uncovered sections of the foundations. Today, the remains are a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina, preserved within the hotel's summer garden. Visitors can explore the uncovered foundations and imagine the caravanserai's former grandeur.

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