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Tuzla

Tuzla is a city in northeastern Bosnia, home to the Pannonian Lakes as well as a variety of religious architecture, including mosques and churches. Its population grew significantly after the Bosnian War as refugees settled there.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tuzla
Gateway airport
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) (SJJ)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Sarajevo
Sights covered
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Šarena džamija

Temples & religious sites

Šarena džamija

The oldest mosque in Tuzla, known for its colorful facade. It offers a glimpse into the city's long Islamic history.

Hadži Hasan Mosque in Tuzla

Temples & religious sites

Hadži Hasan Mosque in Tuzla

Completed in 1548 during the Ottoman era, this mosque was once the largest and most central in Tuzla. It's a great place to explore Islamic architecture with a long history.

cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God

Temples & religious sites

cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God

This Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Tuzla serves as the seat of the Diocese of Zvornik-Tuzla. It's a place where visitors can experience the distinctive sacred atmosphere of Orthodox churches.

Jalska Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Jalska Mosque

Jalska Mosque is a mosque in Tuzla built during the 17th-century Ottoman era. Its centuries-old architecture reflects the city's Islamic heritage.

Panonsko Lake

Nature

Panonsko Lake

This artificial lake in Tuzla is a rare salt lake for mainland Europe. It's a popular relaxation spot enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

Saint George church

Temples & religious sites

Saint George church

Set on Trnovac Hill in Tuzla, this Serbian Orthodox church was built in the late 19th century with the support of a prominent local family. Its well-preserved frescoes and iconostasis make it a peaceful place to explore, along with sweeping views of the city.

Gazi Turali-beg's Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Gazi Turali-beg's Mosque

This mosque was built in the 16th century by the man credited with founding the city of Tuzla, and features a striking stone minaret and domed roof. It once tilted severely due to ground subsidence, but restoration work has returned it to its tidy present form.

Huseina Čauša Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Huseina Čauša Mosque

This mosque in Tuzla is a historic Ottoman-era place of worship built in the early 18th century. It's a good spot to pause quietly in the city center and take in the atmosphere of Islamic architecture.

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