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| Veliki Park | |
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 Veliki Park in March 2017 | |
 Interactive map of Veliki Park | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Coordinates | 43°51′36″N18°24′59″E / 43.86006°N 18.41646°E /43.86006; 18.41646 |
| Created | 1888 |
| Operated by | Municipality ofCentar Sarajevo |
| Status | Open year-round |
Veliki Park (Bosnian:Veliki Park, meaning "Great Park") is the largest public park in centralSarajevo,Bosnia and Herzegovina. Situated in theCentar 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 theČekrekčija Mosque in 1526.[1]
In the late 19th century, during theAustro-Hungarian administration, urban reforms led to the transformation of the cemetery into a public park. The conversion was part of broader efforts to modernizeSarajevo's urban landscape. The park was officially established in 1888, adopting the English landscape garden style.[2][circular reference]
Several historical elements are preserved within the park, including some of the original nišani (Ottoman-style tombstones) from the former Čekrekčija cemetery, offering a glimpse into the area's past.[3]
Today, Veliki Park remains one of the largest green spaces in central Sarajevo, covering an area of approximately 3.3 hectares.[4]
Veliki Park is home to significant memorials commemorating the victims of the Bosnian War:
