Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan

Name: Naziresha Mosque
Address: Elbasan, Albania

#6 among attractions in Elbasan

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The Naziresha Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Elbasan. It was built in 1599 by a Naziresha, the daughter of a Nazır. After being partly damaged in 1920 due to an earthquake, it became a Cultural Monument in 1948. ()

Local name: Xhamia e Nazireshës Coordinates: 41°6'19"N, 20°5'11"E

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Elbasan Albania

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Naziresha Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbasan Arena, Elbasan Castle, Church of St. Mary, King Mosque.

0.8 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Elbasan Arena, Elbasan
21 min walk • Elbasan Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Elbasan, Albania. The stadium was completed in 1967 and has been the home ground of KF Elbasani ever since.
0.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Elbasan Castle, Elbasan
17 min walk • Elbasan castle is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania. The castle was initially composed of 26 equidistant 9-metre high towers. Part of Via Egnatia passes through the castle. Sinan Pasha's Turkish bath is within the walls of the castle. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.
0.8 miNW
Monastery
Church of St. Mary, Elbasan
20 min walk • The St. Mary's Church is an Eastern Orthodox church and monastery in Elbasan, Albania. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1963. The church's building started in 1483, but it ended almost a century later: the church had its first religious services only in 1556.
0.7 miNW
Mosque
King Mosque, Elbasan
17 min walk • The King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque within the Ottoman Elbasan Castle in the town of Elbasan, Albania. The mosque was built by Sultan Bayazit II around 1482–1485. This makes it one of the oldest active mosques in Albania besides the Fatih Mosque in Durrës. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1948.
1 miNW
Memorial
Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan
26 min walk • The Basilica on Tepe's Hill is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Elbasan.
0.5 miN
41°6'44"N • 20°4'59"E
Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan
13 min walk • Museum
~1990 ftNW
41°6'36"N • 20°4'58"E
Qëndra Tregtare Orti City, Elbasan
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.3 miN
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan, Elbasan
33 min walk • Aleksandër Xhuvani University is an institution of higher education located in Elbasan, Albania. It is divided into five faculties: Natural Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Educational Sciences and Medical and Technical Sciences. The current rector of the university is Prof. Dr. Skënder Topi.
1.2 miW
41°6'22"N • 20°3'47"E
Orti Space, Elbasan
32 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Naziresha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan (13 min walk), Elbasan Castle, Elbasan (17 min walk), King Mosque, Elbasan (17 min walk), Church of St. Mary, Elbasan (20 min walk).

How to get to Naziresha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Naziresha Mosque:

Bus

Bus Station (6 min walk)
Tirana (16 min walk)

Train

Elbasan (16 min walk)