Behram-Begova Medresa Tuzla

Behram-Begova Medresa Tuzla
Location
Behram-Begova 1, Tuzla
Tuzla
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Information
Type Public, Co-educational
Founded before 1626
Principal Ahmed Hatunić
Teaching staff 100+
Number of students 1,000+
Average class size 22+
Language Bosnian
Website http://www.bbm.edu.ba

The Behram-Begova Medresa is the oldest educational institution found in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Relevant historical sources suggest that it began operating before 1626. It was built in the Arab-Moorish style, and throughout its history it has been restored and rebuilt repeatedly.

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