Berat, Berat, Southern Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 19th Century
Mosque
UNESCO 2005
The Bachelors' Mosque (Xhamia e Beqarëve) is a Cultural Monument in Berat, Albania. It was built in the 19th century to serve the wards of the bachelors of the various guilds in the city. It is famous for the paintings on its external walls.
Construction: 1826 – 1827
Founder: Sulejman Pasha Vlora
Significance: Built for the unmarried shop assistants (bachelors) of the guilds.
Timeline:
- 1826: Construction completed
- 1961: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman
Materials: Stone, Brick
Key features:
- Paintings: Exterior walls decorated with paintings of landscapes and towns.
- Portico: Two-story portico.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Museum/Visitor center.
Ticket prices:
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Rruga Antipatrea, Berat 5001, Albania
Coordinates: 40.7047, 19.9506
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