Hysen Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Berat, Albania.
Description
Hysen Pasha Mosque is a cultural monument with a distinctive slender minaret in Berat's old town. The building displays traditional Islamic architecture and holds a central place in the city's appearance.
History
The building was constructed in 1670 under Hussein Pasha and originally featured a clock tower from 1870. During Communist rule the mosque suffered heavy damage, with only the minaret surviving intact.
Culture
The mosque shapes Berat's skyline with its slender minaret and displays characteristic Islamic architecture from Ottoman times. Visitors notice how the building fits into the narrow old town and mirrors the religious life of the city.
Practical
The building is open daily for prayers and welcomes visitors outside worship times. Guided tours in multiple languages provide better insight into the structure and its past.
Did you know?
After Communism collapsed the mosque underwent major restoration since only the minaret had survived earlier destruction. This reconstruction is a visible sign of religious revival in the city after decades of suppression.
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