Working hours of library: Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 16:00

Working hours of our reading rooms: Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 18:00 Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

16907
Manuscripts
200000
Library units
850
ML of archival material
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News 16.04.2026. Kapitalno historijsko djelo Hronika Muhameda Enverija Kadića
News 14.04.2026. Lijepe priče o našoj biblioteci putuju daleko
News 13.04.2026. U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci predstavljen projekat „Muhammeda Enverija Kadića hronike”
Posjete, News 10.04.2026. Delegacija Njemačke biskupske konferencije posjetila Gazi Husrev-begovu džamiju, medresu i biblioteku
Posjete, News 09.04.2026. Organizirana radionica “Čuvanje prošlosti: Profesionalne prakse u dokumentacijskim institucijama”
Notice board, News 07.04.2026. Promocija projekta Hronika Muhammeda Enverija Kadića – Predstavljanje elektronske baze podataka
Notice board, News 01.04.2026. Izložba „Historija u kamenu: tarihi Sarajeva“ U povodu 6. aprila – Dana grada Sarajeva
News 27.03.2026. Gazi Husrev begova biblioteka dala doprinos projektu „Volim matematiku”
Notice board, News 27.02.2026. OBAVJEŠTENJE
Notice board, News 17.02.2026. OTVORENE PRIJAVE ZA UČEŠĆE U LJETNOJ ŠKOLI “KORIJENI I IDENTITET”

Kapitalno historijsko djelo Hronika Muhameda Enverija Kadića

Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka s ponosom obavještava stručnu, akademsku i širu javnost da je uspješno završen dugogodišnji naučno-istraživački projekt izrade i prevođenja regesti Hronike Muhameda Enverija Kadića, koji
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Lijepe priče o našoj biblioteci putuju daleko

Da se predan rad, otvorenost i savremeni pristup u radu prepoznaju i izvan granica naše zemlje, potvrđuje i nedavna posjeta
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U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci predstavljen projekat „Muhammeda Enverija Kadića hronike”

U Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci danas je predstavljen značajan naučno-istraživački projekat „Muhammeda Enverija Kadića hronike”, realiziran u saradnji sa Türk Tarih
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Delegacija Njemačke biskupske konferencije posjetila Gazi Husrev-begovu džamiju, medresu i biblioteku

U okviru svoje posjete Sarajevu, delegacija Njemačke biskupske konferencije, predvođena biskupom Bertramom Meierom, a u čijem sastavu su bili i
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Organizirana radionica “Čuvanje prošlosti: Profesionalne prakse u dokumentacijskim institucijama”

U srijedu, 8.4.2026. u Gazi Husrev-begovoj biblioteci organizirana je radionica “Čuvanje prošlosti: Profesionalne prakse u dokumentacijskim institucijama” za uposlenike Memorijalnog
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Promocija projekta Hronika Muhammeda Enverija Kadića – Predstavljanje elektronske baze podataka

U Velikoj sali Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke u Sarajevu, u petak, 10. aprila 2026. godine, sa početkom u 14:00 sati, bit
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Izložba „Historija u kamenu: tarihi Sarajeva“ U povodu 6. aprila – Dana grada Sarajeva

U organizaciji Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke u Sarajevu, u Galeriji Općine Novi Grad Sarajevo, u ponedjeljak 6.4.2026. u 14:00 sati bit
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Gazi Husrev begova biblioteka dala doprinos projektu „Volim matematiku”

Udruženje matematičara KS i Odsjek za matematičke i kompjuterske nauke Prirodno‑matematičkog fakulteta UNSA i ove godine, 27. marta 2026. obilježili
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OBAVJEŠTENJE

Obavještavamo korisnike, članove i posjetitelje da Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka u Sarajevu  neće raditi od 28. 2. 2026. do 2.3.2026. godine
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OTVORENE PRIJAVE ZA UČEŠĆE U LJETNOJ ŠKOLI “KORIJENI I IDENTITET”

Gazi Husrev-begova biblioteka u Sarajevu, u saradnji sa Muftijstvom za Zapadnu Evropu i uz podršku Rijaseta Islamske zajednice u Bosni
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Organization

Funds

Gazi Husrev-bey Library currently holds about 200.000 library items (manuscripts, printed books, magazines and various documents) in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Bosnian and some other European languages. More than 10,500 library units are manuscript codices with approximately 20,000 works in Islamic sciences, oriental languages, fine literature, philosophy, logic, history, medicine, veterinary science, mathematics, astronomy and other sciences.
Fond rukopisa
Manuscript fund
Fond orijentalistike
Orientalistic fund
Fond periodike
Periodicals fund
Evropski fond
European fund
Fond osmanske građe
Archives fund
Arhiv IZ u BiH
Archive of the Islamic Community
Fond fototeke
Photographic collection
Peace and quiet

Reading rooms

The reading room is divided according to the purpose of its use. The student reading room provides an environment for learning, while the research room enables the study of old archive documents and manuscripts in digitized form.

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Student reading room

In addition to the benefits of a study space and free wireless internet signal, each seat has an electrical outlet enabling students to use laptops for longer periods of time.

  • 100 mjesta
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Priključak za električnu energiju na svakom sjedištu
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
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Research reading room

It is intended for anyone who wants to use the manuscript and archive material of the Library in their research work. This type of documentation is available in digitalized form and can be read only on computers in the reading room.

  • 24 mjesta
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Priključak za električnu energiju na svakom sjedištu
  • 8 računara za čitanje digitalizirane građe
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
Frequently asked questions

Your membership implies the right to use all funds, reading rooms and other public spaces of Gazi Husrev-bey Library.

Working hours
Mon – Fri from 08:00 to 18:00
Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

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Exhibits of exceptional value

Museum

Numerous contents of the Library are complemented with a permanent exhibition of artefacts that provide the visitors with an insight into the way of life, work, religious practice, customs and folklore of Bosniaks who lived in BiH.

We recommend group visits to the Museum to be booked in advance so that the Library may provide a guided tour of the Museum.

Book a group visit

Cijena ulaznice: 5KM
Popust za učenike i studente
Working hours
Mon – Fri from 09:00 to 18:00
Sat from 09:00 to 16:00

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Ideal conditions for the organization of congress and conference meetings

Congress hall and conference rooms

The new building of the Gazi Husrev-bey Library offers the most modern multimedia spaces suitable for conferences, promotions, meetings, seminars and all kinds of academic, scientific, business and other gatherings. There are four halls, which, in addition to technical support, also include services of cafeteria. Additional advantage of usage of these rooms is that they are in the new building of Library located in the heart of Baščaršija.

Congress Hall

Multifunctional hall with 220 seats, simultaneous translation cabins, modern technical equipment, space for the media and other high standard advantages.

  • 220 udobnih fotelja
  • RCF audio konferencijski sistem i 4 bežična mikrofona
  • 100 bežičnih slušalica za simultano prevođenje
  • Full HD Projektor
  • 5.1 surround ozvučenje
  • Audio priključak za medije
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

VIP room

It has a specially adapted ambient intended for participants of plenary sessions for separate meetings. Connected with the Congress Hall, the VIP Room is included in its renting arrangement with an additional fee.

  • 20 udobnih fotelja
  • 2x 50' plazma displeja
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

Medium conference room

Since there are frequent requirements for medium and small capacity conferences or meetings, this room with 70 seats is an ideal place for such gatherings. Its special advantage is the adjustment between capacity needs and economy.

  • 70 udobnih fotelja
  • 3 mikrofona i ozvučenje
  • XGA projektor
  • Audio priključak za medije
  • Zidna tabla za pisanje
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine

Small conference room

It is intended for ad hoc meetings, press conferences and other small gatherings. It is unique space that perfectly suits its purpose. From the windows of this room, one can see a beautiful view of the neighbouring Kuršumli Madrasah.

  • 24 udobnih fotelja
  • 2x 42' plazma displeja
  • Samostojeća tabla za pisanje
  • Besplatan WiFi
  • Klimatizirano tokom cijele godine
Send a rental request

A Public relations department of the Library shall develop an offer for conference room use, and provide additional information on rates and conditions.

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Photo and video gallery

The Library

Gazi Husrev-bey Library is an outstanding building. This photo gallery shows part of what you can see when you visit us.

Visits

The library is regularly visited by students from Sarajevo and BiH. Take a look at the atmosphere and the faces of children that are the future of our country.

Virtual tour

Take a walk through the building from the comfort of your home and get a better insight of the services and benefits that the Library offers.

GHB YouTube channel

On the Husrev-bey Library’s YouTube channel you may watch some interesting videos about the Library and its activities.