Restoration of Mosques in Bosnia and Herzegovina by Halit Eren, Amir Pašić, and Aida Idrizbegović Zgonić

Abstract

Cities, houses, monuments, and most of the architectural buildings are literary heritage of the countries. This book discuss the preserving and restoring historical heritage and architecture in the Balkans especially many Ottoman era mosques. All activities on restoration of Islamic heritage in this project were organized and develop by Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) Istanbul, under leadership of its director general and following by Dr. Halit Eren program for reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the period between 1994 and 2010. Bosnia and Herzegovina which has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List is the colorful cultural life nurtured for centuries has embellished the country with marvelous structures. Mosques, churches and synagogues, houses, schools, and markets of Bosnia and Herzegovina symbolize the spirit of multicultural unity which has been the essence of the Bosnian identity for centuries.

Keywords

• Restoration
• Mosques
• Bosnia
• Herzegovina

References

1. IRCICA Publications (2015). Restoration of Mosques in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Retrieved November 3, 2015, from http://www.ircica.org/restoration-of-mosques-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/irc956.aspx