Ottoman religious architecture in Croatia

Objective: To provide a description and analysis of built, surviving, lost Ottoman religious monuments in Croatia within the historical sociopolitical context. Methods: Based on relevant published sources, maps, online as well site analysis, we architectural, religious, cultural heritage contemporary Croatian regions Dalmatian hinterland Slavonia. This includes art interpretation remains three surviving 16th-century domed mosques towns: Klis (today, Catholic Church St. Vitus Fortress), Drniš (now incorporated into Anthony held by Franciscans), Đakovo All Saints). Results: The period rule saw construction great number buildings what is now territory Republic Croatia. There were two methods mosque establishment: from ground up, or repurposing an older building, generally Christian origin. With cessation these objects decayed became less interesting for reutilization purposes. Many such converted perished spite their new utilization. revealed continuity sacred places conversion sacral site. Conclusion: introduction architectural urbanistic features was defining feature urban development during era. In settlements, Ottomans built both utilitarian profane buildings, but most prominent. present day Croatia, only worship remain existence structures, albeit reconverted churches. Today, due to renovation works, they represent fusion several stylistic periods.