Et'hem Bey Mosque

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Et'hem Bey Mosque, Ottoman mosque in central Tirana, Albania

The mosque features a square prayer hall covered by a semi-spherical dome, accompanied by a cylindrical stone minaret and surrounding portico.

Construction began in 1789 under Molla Bey's direction and concluded in 1823 when his son Haxhi Ethem Bey completed the religious building.

The interior and exterior walls display frescoes of natural landscapes, including trees, waterfalls, and bridges, departing from traditional Islamic decorative restrictions.

The mosque welcomes visitors from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00, with modified hours on Fridays from 14:00 to 16:00.

In January 1991, 10,000 people entered the mosque without permission, marking a turning point in Albania's religious freedom after the communist period.

Location: Tirana District

Location: Tirana County

Location: Tirana

Location: Tirana municipality

Inception: 1789

Official opening: 1823

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant

Address: 1 1 Sheshi Skënderbej 1, Tirana 1001, Albania 1001 Tiranë 1001 Tiranë

Opening Hours: 09:00-12:00,13:30-16:00; Vendredi 14:00-16:00

Website: https://qarkutirane.gov.al/xhamia-e-ethem-beut-tirane

GPS coordinates: 41.32781,19.81936

Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:16

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