Behrem-Begova Medresa in Tuzla | |
Location: | Behram-Begova 1, Tuzla |
City: | Tuzla |
Country: | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Type: | Public, Co-educational |
Founded: | before 1626 |
Principal: | Ahmed Hatunić |
Teaching Staff: | 45 |
Average Class Size: | 30 |
Language: | Bosnian |
Students: | 500 |
The Behrem-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.