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Katrien
October 18, 2022
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The minaret of Banya-Bashi Mosque is clearly recognizable from afar. The mosque dates from the 16th century and was designed by one of the most famous architects of the Ottoman Empire, Mimar Sinan.
It is the only mosque in the capital still in use and can accommodate about seven hundred people.
Source: Anwb
It is the only mosque in the capital still in use and can accommodate about seven hundred people.
Source: Anwb
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•Luki
November 20, 2020
Hiking
The only active mosque in Sofia.
This was built by the Ottomans in 1566 and is the oldest of its kind in Europe today.
This was built by the Ottomans in 1566 and is the oldest of its kind in Europe today.
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•scaurum
May 23, 2025
Hiking
The Banya Bashi Mosque is the only Muslim temple in Sofia. It was built on the initiative of Kadi Seyfullah Effendi in the third quarter of the 16th century. This …
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 580 m
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