Fountain Bjelave

Age: –
Period: Ottoman Empire
Author: –
Type: Fountain made of natural stone with a trough
Status: Protected
Functionality: In function
Water quality: Drinkable water
Bibliography: Kreševljaković, H. (1939). Vodovodi i gradnje na vodi u starom Sarajevu. Sarajevo: Gradska štedionica općine grada Sarajevo.

The public fountain at Bjelave, located at the intersection of Bjelave and Zaim Šarac streets, is built into the wall of a building and faces the intersection. According to Kreševljaković (Kreševljaković, 1939), this fountain was connected to the city water supply in 1907, and at the time he documented it, no further information could be found. A comparison of a historical photograph taken almost 100 years ago (Kreševljaković, 1939) and the condition of the fountain during the survey reveals that the fountain has not changed much over that period. The single-piece stone trough appears unchanged, as the same shape and damage are clearly visible both in the historical photograph and in photographs taken during the site visit. It is also evident that this stone piece is very old due to its apparent wear. The part of the fountain built into the wall behind it is also made of natural stone and seems to have the same dimensions as before, with the same symbol engraved in the stone above the spout, as seen in the historical photograph. A smaller part of the stone cladding around the fountain has been preserved, which probably once covered a larger area. The fountain used to have a wooden roof, which no longer exists. The horizontal spout is currently functional, providing a constant flow of water. A plaque in the upper left corner above the spout indicates that the fountain was reconstructed in April 2000, thanks to a donation from the generous Zekija-Meda Hadžialić. At the time of the site visit, it was clear that the entire area of the fountain below the spout was not regularly maintained and had visible discoloration caused by moisture. To meet sanitary requirements and ensure better preservation, it is recommended that the relevant authorities pay more attention to cleaning and regularly maintaining this fountain. Unlike most fountains, this one can be found on Google Maps by searching for ‘Hajr Fountain Upper Bjelave’ in the search tool.

Location: St Bjelave until no. 131


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