Gjin Aleksi's Mosque

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Gjin Aleksi Mosque is a 15th-century mosque in the village of Rusan, near Delvinë, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania. The mosque is distinguished for the high quality of acoustics that is obtained through casks that are strategically placed in holes in the walls. ()

Local name: Xhamia e Gjin Aleksit Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 39°57'6"N, 20°4'35"E

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VlorëAlbania

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Gjin Aleksi's Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Nicholas Monastery Church, Port of Sarandë, Forty Saints Monastery, Kamenicë Church.

3.4 miSE
Church
St. Nicholas Monastery Church
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Harbor, Boat or ferry
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Monastery
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Church
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0.9 miSE
Mosque
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Memorial
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Memorial
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39°56'48"N • 20°5'27"E
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Church
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Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
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