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King Mosque in Elbasan

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King Mosque in Elbasan

King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque located in Elbasan Castle, the city of Elbasan, Albania. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayazit II between 1482-1485 AD and thus it is considered the oldest mosque in Albania.

Site Information

Country: Albania

District: Elbasan County

Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings

Site History: 15th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 132 m

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