Teqe Mosque

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Teqe Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Gjirokastër, Albania.

The Teqe Mosque features stone walls, traditional Islamic architectural elements, and stands at an elevation of 313 meters in Gjirokastër District.

The mosque's current structure, completed by Ahmet Çelebi in 1773, contains an inscription dating its initial construction to the years 1732-1733.

The mosque maintains its role as an educational center through its madrasa function while serving the local Islamic community for regular prayers.

Visitors can access the mosque as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site tour of the Historic Centers of Berat and Gjirokastra.

The structure survived a planned demolition in 1967 and received cultural monument status in 1973, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Location: Gjirokastër District

Location: Gjirokastër County

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.07389,20.13847

Latest update: March 23, 2025 17:53

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