Abbas Ali Türbe, Bektashi shrine on Mount Tomorr, Albania
Abbas Ali Türbe is a twelve-sided circular structure on Mount Tomorr with a green dome rising above stone walls. Inside, a burial chamber serves as the core of this sacred building.
The structure was built in 1620 and reflects Islamic presence during Ottoman times in Albania. It stands as evidence of a religious period that shaped the region's heritage.
The shrine draws followers who gather here to practice their devotion and perform rituals throughout the year. For the Bektashi community, this location serves as a spiritual center where faith and communal life intersect.
The türbe stands at 2,417 m on Çuka e Tomorit, the southern peak of Mount Tomorr, about 2 hours on foot or 40 minutes by car from the Kulmak tekke. The climb is steep and exposed; bring water and warm layers even in August.
Bektashi legend holds that Haji Bektash travelled to Karbala, dug up an arm bone of Abbas ibn Ali and threw it onto the peak of Mount Tomorr, making the mountain his second grave. Other sites in Skrapar district — Burgullas, Novaj, Kajcë, Rodhes and Taronin — keep handprints and footprints attributed to him.
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