Berat, Berat, Southern Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 15th Century
Mosque
UNESCO 2005
The King Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit) is a mosque in Berat, Albania. It was built in the 15th century by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II and is one of the oldest mosques in the city. It forms a complex with the Helveti Tekke.
Construction: 1492 – 1492
Founder: Sultan Bayezid II
Key figures: Sultan Bayezid II
Significance: One of the oldest mosques in Berat, part of the Islamic center complex.
Timeline:
- 1492: Built by Sultan Bayezid II
- 1948: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman
Materials: Stone, Wood
Key features:
- Wooden Ceiling: Richly decorated wooden ceiling.
- Women's Gallery: Mahfil for women.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
Ticket prices:
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat 5001, Albania
Coordinates: 40.7058, 19.9514
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