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Gjin Aleksi Mosque
Gjin Aleksi Mosque
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Gjin Aleksi Mosque
Gjin Aleksi Mosque is a historical mosque located in the village of Rusan in Vlorë County, Albania. The mosque was built by Ottomans in 16th or 17th century AD on the ruins of a 12th century church. The mosque was named after Alexis, a Christian who converted to Islam.
Site Information
Country: Albania
District: Vlorë County
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 168 m
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