King Mosque, Elbasan

Name: King Mosque
Address: Rruga Xhaferr Kongoli, Elbasan, Albania

#4 among attractions in Elbasan

Top attraction, Mosque

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Facts and practical information

The King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque within the Ottoman Elbasan Castle in the town of Elbasan, Albania. ()

Local name: Xhamia e Mbretit Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°6'50"N, 20°4'52"E

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Rruga Xhaferr KongoliElbasan Albania

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

Nearby attractions include: Elbasan Arena, Elbasan Castle, Church of St. Mary, Basilica on Tepe's Hill.

0.6 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Elbasan Arena, Elbasan
15 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.
~490 ftSW
Forts and castles
Elbasan Castle, Elbasan
3 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.
~590 ftN
Monastery
Church of St. Mary, Elbasan
3 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.
0.5 miW
Memorial
Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan
13 min walk • The Basilica on Tepe's Hill is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Elbasan.
0.7 miSE
Mosque
Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan
17 min walk • 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. During a renovation in 2012, the high red tile roof was replaced by a metal dome.
~870 ftSE
41°6'44"N • 20°4'59"E
Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan
5 min walk • Museum
~1560 ftS
41°6'36"N • 20°4'58"E
Qëndra Tregtare Orti City, Elbasan
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan, Elbasan
16 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.
1.1 miSW
41°6'22"N • 20°3'47"E
Orti Space, Elbasan
28 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Elbasan Castle, Elbasan (3 min walk), Church of St. Mary, Elbasan (3 min walk), Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan (5 min walk), Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan (13 min walk).

How to get to King Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to King Mosque:

Bus

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

Train

Elbasan (19 min walk)