Sultan Murat II Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Rožaje, Montenegro
Sultan Murat II Mosque is a house of worship in Rožaje featuring two minarets and five domes in Ottoman style. The structure combines local building traditions with Eastern elements and was constructed from brick.
The mosque was founded in the 15th century during Sultan Murat II's reign and has shaped religious life in Rožaje since then. Major reconstructions in the later 20th century ensured its preservation for future generations.
The mosque is named after Sultan Murat II and reflects the Islamic presence in the region. Visitors can observe how faith and architecture merge in the community's daily life.
Visitors should know this is an active place of worship requiring appropriate dress and respectful behavior. The interior may not be accessible during prayer times, so it is wise to inquire beforehand.
A turbe from 1854 in the building preserves the memory of Muhamed Užičanin, an important local writer whose work is still recognized in the region. This funerary chamber shows how education and faith were intertwined in local history.
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