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The photo exhibition Visoko's Nahiyah Architecture and Urbanism Through Museum's Photo Archive is on view in the Regional Museum of Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Oct 04, 2019
"I am forever traumatized by what I saw in Palestine and that trauma is expressed through art. The art —perhaps naively— hopes that someone will pay attention to it and take action in their own way." (Katie Miranda)
Sep 30, 2019
Istanbul, an example of the cultural exchange between civilisations occurring throughout the history of humankind, is a witness to how Byzantine sacred monuments were preserved by the Ottomans after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. It therefore grants us the privilege of admiring masterpieces of Byzantine architecture today.
Aug 22, 2019
An excellent example of Ottoman architecture in Mostar is the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque.
Aug 14, 2019
Ambreen Butt’s work is currently on view in Site Lines: Artists Working in Texas at the Asia Society, Houston through August 18.
Jul 23, 2019
“Our perspectives shape how we think of ourselves and others. If we experience the world with limited perspectives, how can bridges be built?†(@studentAsim)
Jul 03, 2019
'Crossroads', the recent joint exhibition between Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Museum Authority and the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of the enlarged Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.
Jun 26, 2019
Of all the cities in Bosnia, the biggest concentration of the bridges in city area was in Sarajevo, the capital city divided by the river Miljacka where most of the bridges were built on. Also, the bridges were built in the peripheral part of the city on rivers Željeznica and Bosnia. The exact number of bridges is unknown but there was at least seven stone bridges from the Ottoman period, of which four are preserved.
Jun 19, 2019
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
Every construction of monumental dome mosques in Bosnia implied decorating of interior. If it had not been painted, the building would not be considered completed.
Jun 11, 2019
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
On the occasion of the month of Ramadan, Gazi Husrev Beg Library organized an exhibition titled Quranic Juz Manuscripts, displaying very valuable manuscripts
May 31, 2019
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