Kučanska Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Rožaje, Montenegro.
Kučanska Mosque is a wooden prayer house with a single minaret featuring traditional Ottoman design elements throughout its structure and interior. The wooden construction is marked by fine details typical of religious architecture from this time and region.
The mosque was built in 1830 on land donated by Jakup ef Kardović to create a prayer space for the Kučanska mahalla community. This foundation was a significant moment for the Islamic community in the region.
The mosque takes its name from the Kuči region and mirrors its founders' connection to this area. You can sense this local identity through how the community uses and maintains the space today.
The building opens at regular prayer times and welcomes visitors interested in its architecture. Plan your visit during quieter times of day to observe the details comfortably.
The building was constructed entirely from pine wood and preserves 19th-century construction techniques and materials. This original construction makes it a rare example of how buildings were made during that period in Montenegro.
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