Description of the attraction
Fatih Mosque is a significant monument of culture and history of Albania, located in Durres. It was built in 1502-1503 and named after the Turkish Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
Fatih Mosque is the third largest Muslim temple in Albania. This is the first cult Islamic structure built during the Ottoman rule in the city. The mosque is located near the city center, on the shores of the beautiful Adriatic Sea.
The mosque was closed at one time by the communist authorities, but assigned the status of a cultural monument in 1973. Thanks to the unique architecture of the 16th century, the temple survived, except for the minaret, which was demolished. In 1991, after the end of the era of the communist dictatorship, an extensive program of restoration of cultural and religious monuments was adopted. The mosque was restored, the restoration of the external and internal decoration took several months, during which it was closed to visitors. The minaret was rebuilt according to a simplified project in a more austere style. Funding for the work was undertaken by the state and private donors.
The Fatih Mosque is one of the oldest and most popular places of worship in the seaside Durres.
