Vlorë, Vlorë, Southern Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
The Muradie Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Vlorë. It was built in 1537 by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. It is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture in the Balkans.
Construction: 1537 – 1542
Founder: Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent
Key figures: Mimar Sinan
Significance: Designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.
- 1537: Construction started
- 1948: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Materials: Stone, Brick
- Cloisonné Technique: Walls built with alternating layers of stone and brick.
- Dome: Harmonious proportions typical of Sinan's work.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 20:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Sheshi i Flamurit, Vlorë 9401, Albania
Coordinates: 40.4697, 19.4914