Tašlihan, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Taslihan or Tašli han ('stone inn') is a former caravanserai that was located on the site of the current summer garden and an open bar of the Evropa hotel in Sarajevo. It is the third stone caravanserai in Sarajevo, built in the period from 1540 to 1543, as an endowment of Gazi Husrev-beg, after his death. It was added to Gazi Husrev-beg's bezistan on its western side. It was square in shape, and its length was 47 meters. It had a fountain in its yard, on the pillars of which was a small mosque. Upstairs were the passenger rooms. Domestic and foreign merchants had their shops within Tašlihan. It is believed that this caravanserai served for trade more than for passenger traffic. The fire of 1879 severely damaged Taslihan and made it unusable.

As part of the project of rehabilitation, reconstruction and extension of the hotel 'Evropa', from June 5 to July 13, 1998, archaeological excavations were carried out in the summer garden of the hotel, which resulted in the discovery of part of the foundations and massive walls of the inn.

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Ali Sibai (5 months ago)
Taslihan, a historic Ottoman caravanserai, offers fascinating ruins to explore in Sarajevo’s Baščaršija. It’s a great spot to glimpse the city’s rich past and enjoy its unique architecture.

Betul S (10 months ago)
Well preserved ruins of Ottoman kervansaray (place for rest and rejuvenation for traders travelling across citiesj

Noemi G. (2 years ago)
Nice place from the 1500's which used to be an oldish and free inn at that time. Besides some indications, there is nothing else to be read or to do but despite all it has been a nice view.

jeremy kalous (2 years ago)
Ruins of old caravansari. Along with the mosque and old bazaar they make the old centre charming

Mehmet Esat IŞIK (3 years ago)
Nice

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