Xhemahallë complex

The Xhemahallë Complex (Albanian: Kompleksi i Xhemahallës) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Delvinë.[1] The mosque of the complex is thought to be the first "King type" mosque in Albania. Built in 1682, it one of the first mosques built for the local pasha class and is supplied by Llutro's Fountain, a source of water for the mosque itself as well as the adjoining madrasa and Turkish bath.[2]

Xhemahallë Complex
Ruins of the mosque
Built1682

References
  1. "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  2. Hoxha, Ermir. "Në kompleksin islamik të Delvinës". Retrieved 2011-01-16.

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