Tirana, Tirana, Central Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 18th-19th Century
The Et'hem Bey Mosque is an 18th-century mosque located in the center of the Albanian capital of Tirana. Closed under communist rule, the mosque reopened as a house of worship in 1991, without permission from the authorities. The mosque is famous for its frescoes depicting trees, waterfalls, and bridges, motifs rarely seen in Islamic art.
Construction: 1789 – 1823
Founder: Molla Bey
Key figures: Molla Bey, Haxhi Ethem Bey
Significance: A symbol of religious freedom, reopened in 1991 against communist orders.
- 1789: Construction started by Molla Bey
- 1823: Completed by Haxhi Ethem Bey
- 1991: Reopened after communist era closure
Architectural styles: Ottoman
Materials: Stone, Wood
- Frescoes: Rare frescoes depicting trees, waterfalls, and bridges.
- Porch: Beautifully painted portico.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 22:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 19:00 (winter) – Closed during prayer times.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Sheshi Skënderbej, Tirana 1001, Albania
Coordinates: 41.3275, 19.8186