Church-Mosque of Ulcinj

The Church-Mosque features stone construction with rectangular minaret and combines architectural elements from both Renaissance and Ottoman periods.

Built in 1510 as the Church of St. Maria during Venetian rule, the structure was transformed into the Mosque of Sultan Selim II after Ottoman conquest in 1571.

The building demonstrates religious transitions in Montenegro, serving first as a Catholic church, then as a mosque, and currently functioning as an archaeological museum.

Located in the old town district, the museum displays artifacts and exhibits that document the architectural and social development of Ulcinj through centuries.

Hajji Halil Skura added a distinctive minaret made of cut stone in 1693, which narrows at the top and remains a defining feature of the structure.

Location: Ulcinj

Inception: 1510

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Ottoman architecture

Made from material: rock

GPS coordinates: 41.92458,19.20131

Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:58