Elbasan, Elbasan, Central Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
Mosque
The Naziresha Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Elbasan. It was built in 1599. It is one of the few mosques in Elbasan that survived the communist era. It is known for its distinctive red brick and stone construction.
Construction: 1599 – 1599
Founder: Naziresha (Daughter of a Nazir)
Significance: One of the few surviving mosques from the Ottoman period in Elbasan.
Timeline:
- 1599: Built
- 1948: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Materials: Brick, Stone
Key features:
- Cloisonné Masonry: Decorative brick and stone work.
- Dome: Well-preserved central dome.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Located on the outskirts.
Ticket prices:
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Unaza Jugore, Elbasan 3001, Albania
Coordinates: 41.107, 20.0867
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