Sebilj
The origins of these fountains can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula and the custom of building sebiljs was brought to Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Ottomans. Sebiljdžija, workers who received wages from the state or a vakuf (endowment), manned the kiosks and dispensed free water to hungry passersby.
This sebilj in Baščaršija dates back to the Austro-Hungarian period. The original one, built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica, was several meters away from where Sebilj now stands, but was knocked down after being damaged during a fire.
Alexander Wittek’s design for Baščaršija’s Sebilj is in the Pseudo Moorish style and was installed in 1913. It underwent renovation before the XIV Winter Olympic Games were held and again after the last war.
LOCATION / AREA
Old Town
DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT
8.4km
DISTANCE FROM SARAJEVO BUS STATION
2.7km
Distance from the center
1.5km
NEAREST PUBLIC TRANSPORT STATION
Tram station Bašcaršija - 18m
Google reviews
Beautiful square, with many typical Ottoman restaurants, a nice fountain, I don't understand the pigeon seed seller, but then again, there are some in other parts.
