Arabati Baba Teḱe, Ottoman dervish monastery in Tetovo, North Macedonia
The complex features multiple buildings including a main inn, library, winter house, kitchen, prayer room, fountain, and four distinctive towers across its grounds.
Founded in 1538 by Sersem Ali Baba, a former vizier of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the monastery expanded in 1799 through a land grant from Rexhep Pasha.
The monastery functions as a center for Bektashi Islamic practices, incorporating religious ceremonies, education activities, and traditional architectural elements of Ottoman design.
Visitors can explore different sections of the complex, including the main prayer hall, library, and garden areas, while learning about Bektashi religious traditions.
The monastery contains detailed Ottoman ornamental work throughout its buildings, with colored exterior walls and architectural elements merging with gardens beneath Sharr Mountain.
Location: Tetovo
Inception: 1538
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.00389,20.95725
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:58
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