Korçë, Korçë, Southeastern Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 15th Century
Mosque
The Mirahori Mosque is a historic mosque in Korçë, Albania. It was built in 1494 by Iljaz Bey Mirahori, a veteran of the Siege of Constantinople. It is the oldest mosque in the city and a Cultural Monument of Albania.
Construction: 1494 – 1496
Founder: Iljaz Bey Mirahori
Key figures: Iljaz Bey Mirahori
Significance: The first mosque built in Korçë and one of the oldest in Albania.
Timeline:
- 1494: Construction started
- 2014: Restored by TIKA
Architectural styles: Early Ottoman
Materials: Stone, Lead
Key features:
- Single Dome: A large central dome covered in lead.
- Minaret: Reconstructed minaret (original destroyed in earthquake).
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 Iljaz Bej Mirahori, Korçë 7001, Albania
Coordinates: 40.6158, 20.7772
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