Fethija Mosque

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Fethija Mosque
The „victory“ mosque dating back from at least 1266, is the most interesting historical building in central Bihać.

The „victory“ mosque dating back from at least 1266, is the most interesting historical building in central Bihać. The building was originally the Gothic-style Church of St Anthony, but it was converted into a mosque after 1592 when the city fell to the Ottoman Turks after years of resistance. 

However, ot retains several of the church's features including original rose window and stone entry portal and grafts on a minaret.

 

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