Major New Migration Museum to open in Rotterdam in 2025
FENIX, a new museum inspired by stories of global migration, will open on a landmark site in Rotterdam’s City Harbour in 2025.
Nov 14, 2023Articles
The Architectural Legacy by Bosniaks in Istanbul
A large list of Bosniaks were prominent military commanders, admirals, viziers, pashas, scholars, and artists in the Ottoman Empire. Many left behind numerous monuments like mosques, madrasas, hammams, bezistans, residential facilities, bridges, etc. In this article, we present four selected mosques in Istanbul, sponsored by Bosniaks.
May 19, 2023
Winners of the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Winning projects show promise for communities, innovation and care for the environment
Oct 01, 2022
10 Amazing Examples of the Ottoman Mihrab in Istanbul
Mihrab is next to the minbar and mahfil the most known element of any mosque interior. All three elements have a functional and aesthetic role. Mihrab is a semi-circular niche set into the middle of the 'qibla wall' to indicate Mecca's direction.
Jun 25, 2022
Contemporary Space of the Mosque in Tupale Combines Light and Harmony
The Mosque in Tupale, constructed in 2019, was designed by architect Arber Sadiki. Bekim Mustafa and Gëzim Sadiku assisted and collaborated on the project with Fejsall Lutfiu and Xhevat Neziri, who defined the structure of the building. The mosque covers 84 m² and is located in Tupale, a Serbia village in the Medveđa municipality, in the Jablanica District.
Jan 03, 2022
Sultan Mehmed Fatih Mosque in Sarajevo
One of the most beautiful mosques in Balkan from the Ottoman period
Apr 22, 2021
Ottoman Masterpiece in Sarajevo
Every metropolis has its landmark. Paris has the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, the Brandenburg Gate has Berlin's famous historical monument and New York is known for the Statue of Liberty. Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has also something to be proud of. It is the Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque, a 16th-century Ottoman masterpiece. No visit to Sarajevo would be complete without seeing this Mosque and its surroundings.
Dec 12, 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai’s Entry Portals Designed by Leading Architect Asif Khan
The three spectacular Expo Entry Portals that will welcome millions of visitors from around the world to Expo 2020 Dubai have been revealed with just over 250 days to go until the opening.
Feb 10, 2020
The Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque in Mostar
An excellent example of Ottoman architecture in Mostar is the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque.
Aug 14, 2019
The Remains of Sisman Ibrahim Pasha Mosque in Pocitelj
Pocitelj is one of the most beautiful cities of Oriental and Mediterranean culture, located in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This architectural pearl is unique since it was built exclusively in stone and in a way which is characteristic only for this region.
Jun 14, 2019
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha and His Mosque Complex in Istanbul
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, also known as Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic, was born in Sokolovici, Bosnia. Recognized for his outstanding abilities, honesty and commitment to public service, he secured several important positions within the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain, chief treasurer, governor or beylerbey of Rumelia, navy admiral, and army commander.
Jun 05, 2019
10 Istanbul Mosques as a Testimony of Astonishing Architectural Achievement
Istanbul has many amazing mosques, so this is just a small selection of ten Istanbul Mosques that represent astonishing architectural achievement. A true legacy for generations to come.
May 20, 2019
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