Rus, Vlorë, Delvinë, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 15th Century
Mosque
The Gjin Aleksi Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in the village of Rus near Delvinë. It is a 15th-century mosque that is notable for being built on the site of a former church and for its unique acoustic properties.
Construction: 15th Century – 15th Century
Founder: Unknown
Significance: A rare example of a mosque built on the ruins of a church.
Timeline:
- 15th Century: Mosque constructed
- 1963: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Byzantine Influence
Materials: Stone
Key features:
- Acoustics: Known for its excellent acoustics due to clay jars in the walls.
- Location: Built on a hill overlooking the valley.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Key keeper nearby.
Ticket prices:
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Moderate.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Rus, Delvinë, Albania
Coordinates: 39.9481, 20.0956
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