October 12, 2026

Institute for the Protection of Monuments: Report on the expert conservation supervision of the works on the Husejnija Mosque

On 8 October 2026, a representative of the Institute for the Protection of Monuments carried out expert conservation supervision over the works on the Husejnija Mosque in Gradačac.

The tour revealed that the work on the wall decorations in the interior of the mosque has been completed and that conservation and restoration work has begun on the porch of the mosque, the minaret, the library building, the ablutions and niches.

An inspection of the performed works revealed that the works included the creation and installation of the fence of the minaret, the cleaning of the stone blocks of the minaret, and the decoration of the pillars of the portico. The decorative elements on the pillars of the porch and the sherefe fence were made based on the results of the investigation. The stone blocks of the fence wall were cleaned and the joints replaced with new ones. They were also cleaned and targeted in the harem of the mosque.

The works on the ablution and library buildings included the creation of a new facade, installation of new joinery, replacement of the roof covering and minor interventions in the interior of the building.

All works were carried out according to the given guidelines and in accordance with the principles of protection of objects of cultural and historical heritage.