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Located in the northern end of the old bazaar, this hamam (Turkish bath) was built in the 15th or 16th century. It was a double hamam, meaning there were separate male and female sections, each beneath one of the two domes. No longer functioning as a public bathhouse, it has been a commercial building since 1990. Go in a shop and check out some of the details of the former hamam.
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Ајдар Кади Џамија
This mosque was built in the 1560s, designed by noted Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. After falling into disrepair years ago, it was renovated with the help of the Turkish government in 2016. Due to the decrease in size of the old bazaar, it is now at the northern edge of the district. It has a single dome with three additional domes above the portico. It also has a single minaret. Following restoration, the mosque is once again an active religious building and is now fully illuminated at night.
Стара чаршија
Bitola's old bazaar is the city's historic commercial centre. It is situated north of the Dragor River, opposite the clock tower and Magnolia Square. In its narrow streets, it is home to examples of traditional Turkish architecture including important religious and cultural buildings. Bitola achieved its peak importance during Ottoman rule and had a large bazaar. While the size of the bazaar has declined over the years, it remains an active centre of commerce and life in Bitola.
Безистен
A bezisten is a covered bazaar where more precious goods were typically sold. Bitola's bezisten was built the 16th century but has seen changes over the course of its history. It has four large metal doors and its roof has numerous cupolas. It remains a building of commerce today. It is on the north bank of the Dragor River, opposite the clock tower.
Црква „Св. Богородица“
A basilica church built in 1872. This church is a triple-flight church with an octagonal cupola with an onion dome on the west side. Under the west entry door, there is a magnificent iconostasis made by a master woodcarver from the western North Macedonia. Bitola's second-largest church, it also houses a nice collection of frescoes. It is located a short walk east of Širok Sokak.
Исак џамија
Located just west of the bezisten, Ishak Çelebi Mosque was built in 1508, commissioned by local judge Isak Çelebi Ibni Asa. With its 50 m (164 ft) minaret, it is prominent in the city skyline. It is also Bitola's largest mosque.
Преспанско-пелагониска епархија
This building houses the administrative headquarters of the Prespa-Pelagonia Diocese of the Macedonian Orthodox Church. It is a grand neoclassical building constructed in 1902. The four-story building houses a library and a couple exhibition rooms. It is adjacent to the Church of the Holy Mother of God.