Karadjoz-beg mosque

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Karađoz-bey Mosque is one of only three domed mosques in Mostar, and the largest mosque in Mostar. The interior of this mosque is illuminated with over 25 windows and the minaret reaches 34.5 meters with 95 steps. Research has revealed that there are four layers of wall decorations dating to distinct periods, the first three painted during Ottoman period, and the last created during the Austro-Hungarian period. Karadjoz-beg mosque is the largest preserved in Mostar. It was built in 1557 by Mehmed Karadjoz, son of Ebu-Sadet, and brother of Rustem who was vizier of Herzegovina at that time. Beside its high and elegant minaret, this mosque has a very attractive dome. Courtyard with cemetery extends to the corner of Karadjoz-beg and Fejića steet. It has been considerably in recent war.