King Mosque, Berat

Name: King Mosque
Address: Rruga Mihal Komnena, Berat, Albania

#5 among attractions in Berat

Top attraction, Mosque, Sacred and religious sites

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The King Mosque, also known as the Sultan's Mosque, stands as an emblem of historic architectural splendor in the heart of Berat, a city in Albania renowned for its rich cultural heritage. This mosque, a testament to the city's Ottoman past, was built in the 15th century by Sultan Bayezid II and is recognized for its significant role in the religious and social history of Berat.

Characterized by its elegant dome and a striking minaret that punctuates the city's skyline, the King Mosque is a marvel of Islamic art and architecture. The mosque's interior is adorned with exquisite frescoes and Islamic calligraphy, capturing the essence of Ottoman aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. Its walls and ceilings are canvases for intricate patterns and Quranic verses, which have withstood the test of time.

The King Mosque holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving monument in Berat and is an integral part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage site, the Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër. The mosque's legacy is not only architectural but also educational, having housed one of the first madrasas in the region, thus serving as a hub for Islamic learning and scholarship for centuries.

Open to visitors, the mosque continues to be an active place of worship and a cherished landmark for both locals and tourists. The King Mosque is not just a historical relic but a living symbol of the harmonious coexistence of different religious and cultural traditions in Albania, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking to understand the country's diverse and multifaceted identity.

Local name: Xhamia e Mbretit Built: 1492 (532 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 40°42'21"N, 19°57'8"E

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Rruga Mihal KomnenaBerat Albania

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

Nearby attractions include: National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Berat Castle, Church of the Holy Trinity, Red Mosque.

0.4 miNW
Art museum, History museum, Specialty museum
National Iconographic Museum Onufri, Berat
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0.4 miNW
Remains of a large 13th-century fortress
Berat Castle, Berat
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0.4 miW
Church
Church of the Holy Trinity, Berat
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~1810 ftW
Mosque
Red Mosque, Berat
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~1000 ftSE
Mosque
Lead Mosque, Berat
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~870 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
National Ethnographic Museum, Berat
5 min walk • The National Ethnographic Museum of Berat is an ethnographic museum located in Berat, Albania. It opened in 1979 and contains a diversity of everyday objects from throughout Berat's history. The museum contains original furniture and a number of household objects, wooden case, wall-closets, as well as chimneys and a well.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Gorica Bridge, Berat
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~560 ftNW
Museum
Solomon Museum, Berat
3 min walk • The Solomon Museum is a museum in the Albanian city of Berat devoted to the history of the Jewish community in Albania.
~660 ftSW
Mosque
Bachelors' Mosque, Berat
4 min walk • The Bachelors' Mosque, formerly known as the Sylejman Pasha Mosque, is a Cultural Monument in Berat City, Berat County, Albania. It became a Cultural Monument in 1961. The mosque is located in the lower Mangalem neighborhood. It has two floors and arcades on three sides of it. The minaret of the mosque is low.
0.6 miW
Mosque
Hysen Pasha Mosque, Berat
16 min walk • Hysen Pasha Mosque or Clock Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Berat. It was built in 1670 by Hussein Pasha. It is named Clock Mosque because in 1870 the Ottomans built a clock tower next to it. The clock tower was destroyed during the Communist dictatorship in 1967.
0.5 miNW
Church
St. Mary of Blachernae Church, Berat
12 min walk • The St. Mary of Blachernae Church is a Byzantine church in Berat, Albania. It is named after the famous Church of St. Mary of Blachernae, near the Palace of Blachernae in Constantinople. It is believed that the church was built on the foundations of a ruined 5th century church that existed at the same place.

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Which popular attractions are close to King Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Bulevardi Republika, Berat (3 min walk), Solomon Museum, Berat (3 min walk), Bachelors' Mosque, Berat (4 min walk), National Ethnographic Museum, Berat (5 min walk).