Shkodër, Shkodër, Northern Albania, Albania
Mosque · Ottoman · 18th Century
The Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit) is a historical mosque in Shkodër, northwestern Albania. It is located on a small lake and is not currently functional as a mosque due to frequent flooding. It was built in 1773 by the Albanian pasha Mehmed Bushati of the noble Bushati family.
Construction: 1773 – 1774
Founder: Mehmed Bushati
Key figures: Mehmed Bushati
Significance: One of the best examples of Ottoman architecture in Albania, known for its lead-covered domes.
- 1773: Built by Mehmed Bushati
- 1948: Declared a Cultural Monument
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Materials: Stone, Lead
- Multiple Domes: Distinctive lead-covered domes.
- Location: Situated below the Rozafa Castle.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 16:00 (winter) – Often flooded in winter.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Difficult when flooded.
Official site: http://kultura.gov.al
Address: Rruga e Tabakëve, Shkodër 4001, Albania
Coordinates: 42.0464, 19.4992