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Building of the Land Waqf – an example of Bosnian style in architecture. The Bosnian style in architecture is a specific architectural expression at the beginning of the 20th century, which evolved from the traditional architecture of Vienna Secession and from the awareness of the fact that the work originated in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The ...
The style was, however, named by Sarajevo's senior architect, Josip Vancaš, for whom many of these younger architects worked. The Bosnian Style architects wanted to retrieve the vernacular architectural elements proper of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as opposed to the imported scripts of both historicist and Moorish Revival styles.
The National and University Library (Vijecnica) is the most famous example of Moorish Revival architectural language using decorations and pointed arches while still integrating other formal elements into the design. In 1891, Karel Pařík worked on another major building in the pseudo-Moorish style – The Municipal Hall.
The complex of residential buildings designated as a National Monument is located in the Džidžikovac neighborhood, in central part of Sarajevo, Municipality Center.The complex is bounded by Džikovac Street from the southeast, by Hadži-Idrizova Street from the north, by Mehmed-beg kapetana Ljubušak Street from the south and towards the west, the complex is limited by another block of ...
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Gibraltar (1825–1832) an early example of Moorish revival architecture is located in Gibraltar, which formed part of Moorish Al-Andalus between 711 and 1462 AD. Immaculate Conception Church (New Orleans), (a.k.a. Jesuit Church) is a striking example of Moorish Revival Architecture. Across the street was the ...
Architecture in Sarajevo quickly developed into a wide range of styles and buildings. The Cathedral of Sacred Heart, for example, was constructed using elements of neo-Gothic and Romanesque architecture. The National Museum, Sarajevo brewery, and City Hall were also constructed during this period.
Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Sarajevo" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The church itself was designed by Josip Vancaš, in Gothic style. The demolition of the old church took place in 1912. A new building, an example of Gothic Revival architecture, was designed by Josip Vancaš and erected in its place by the end of the same year. The tower took two more years, however, and the church was not consecrated until ...