Durrës, Durrës, Central Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
Mosque
The Fatih Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Durrës. It was built in 1502 and named after the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih). It stands near the city's main square and other historic sites.
Construction: 1502 – 1503
Founder: Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih)
Significance: Named after Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, built on the ruins of a basilica.
Timeline:
- 1502: Built by Ottomans
- 1973: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman
Materials: Stone, Brick
Key features:
- Minaret: Simple, elegant minaret.
- Location: Near the Venetian Tower and Amphitheatre.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 20:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
Ticket prices:
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Rruga Xhamia, Durrës 2001, Albania
Coordinates: 41.3119, 19.4447
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