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Gazi Husrev-beg Bezistan

Covered bazaar·Baščaršija

The covered bazaar

About Gazi Husrev-beg Bezistan

The Gazi Husrev-beg Bezistan, a long vaulted stone hall built in the 1550s, has been a covered market for almost five centuries. Today it is lined with small shops selling scarves, jewellery and souvenirs.

Why it's on our list

  • 16th-century covered market
  • Small shops
  • Cool on hot days

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gazi Husrev-beg Bezistan before you go.

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