King Mosque, Berat, Ottoman mosque in Berat, Albania.
Description
The King Mosque is a prayer house with Ottoman architecture in Berat's old town, identified by a white minaret and a central prayer hall with an elaborately decorated ceiling. The interior features geometric rosette patterns and calligraphic work covering the upper surfaces.
History
Sultan Bayezid II ordered its construction in 1492 during the Ottoman control of the Balkan region. This period established the religious character of Berat that persists to this day.
Culture
The interior walls display ninety-nine names of Allah in decorative script, representing Islamic artistic expression within the local community. This form of decoration shows how faith shapes the appearance of spaces where people gather to pray.
Practical
Remove your shoes before entering the prayer hall, and women should cover their hair. Headscarves are available at the entrance if you need one.
Did you know?
The ceiling contains hand-painted rosettes with Quranic verses that have survived over 5 centuries. These painted patterns show the skill and care taken by the craftspeople who created this space.
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