Naziresha Mosque
Mosque in Elbasan, Albania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosque in Elbasan, Albania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Naziresha Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Nazireshës) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Elbasan. It was built in 1599 by a Naziresha (Nazire), the daughter of a Nazır (minister). After being partly damaged in 1920 due to an earthquake (its minaret balcony and part of its typical Albanian roof was destroyed), it became a Cultural Monument in 1948.[1]
Naziresha Mosque | |
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Xhamia e Nazireshës | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Elbasan, Albania |
Geographic coordinates | 41°06′19″N 20°05′11″E |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Date established | 1599 |
During a renovation in 2012, the traditional high red tile roof which was standing for several hundred years has been replaced by a lead dome.
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