Veliki Park (Sarajevo)
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| Veliki Park | |
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 Veliki Park in March 2017 | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Coordinates | 43°51′36″N 18°24′59″E / 43.86006°N 18.41646°E |
| Created | 1888 |
| Operated by | Municipality of Centar Sarajevo |
| Status | Open year-round |
Veliki Park (Bosnian: Veliki Park, meaning "Great Park") is the largest public park in central Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Situated in the Centar municipality, it serves as a green space.
The area now known as Veliki Park was originally the site of the Čekrekčija cemetery, a Muslim burial ground established in the 16th century. The cemetery was founded by Mustafa Muslihudin Čekrekčija, a notable benefactor who also commissioned the construction of the Čekrekčija Mosque in 1526.[1]
In the late 19th century, during the Austro-Hungarian administration, urban reforms led to the transformation of the cemetery into a public park. The conversion was part of broader efforts to modernize Sarajevo's urban landscape. The park was officially established in 1888, adopting the English landscape garden style.[2][circular reference]
