Built in 1530, Bey's Mosque is considered one of the most significant mosques in Balkans. Its unusual clock tower, minaret, and 26 meter high dome are easily seen from most places within the Turkish Baščaršija quarter. In addition to the main mosque, there are also several domed burial sites and a wooden "sadrvan" (fountain) within the complex.
With nothing open in the early
morning hours, I wandered through the grounds of the mosque courtyard. Rugs were laid out along the entrance to the mosque, as well as the raised platforms. Through a window, I saw more prayer mats stacked, ready for the Friday prayer that afternoon. Above the wooden door was an inscription in Arabic calligraphy.
In front of the mosque is the fountain, covered with a hexagonal wooden structure. Calligraphy adorned the decorative ceiling. During the preparations for Friday prayer, men washed their feet, hands, and face from the many water spouts around the perimeter of the fountain.
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