Gazi Ali Beg Mosque Explained

Gazi Ali Beg Mosque
Native Name:sq|Xhamia e Gazi Ali Beut
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Vushtrri
Country:Kosovo

Gazi Ali Beg Mosque is a mosque located in the old core of the city of Vushtrri, 100 m away from the Old Hammam, as part of the Gazi Ali Beg Complex. Built in the 15th century, it is one of the oldest cultural heritage monuments in Kosovo.[1] [2]

History

Gazi Ali Beg Mosque was built in the middle of 15th century.[3] From the beginning until today, the Mosque has always served as a sacred object for the rites and religious ceremonies of the Islamic community. Until 1999, although with some small interventions, the mosque had preserved some of the original architectural features.[2] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MKRS. LISTA E TRASHËGIMISË KULTURORE PËR MBROJTJE TË PËRKOHSHME. Republika e Kosovës. 24 February 2013. Kosovo. sk.
  2. Book: Gjocaj, Zenun et al.. Vushtrria - Viciana me rrethinë. Vushtrri - Viciana and its surroundings. Kuvendi Komunal i Vushtrrisë (Municipal Assembly of Vushtrri). Pristina. 2003. OL27940463M. sq. 469–478.
  3. Web site: Regional Heritage Plan North. 2015 - 2018. coe.int. 10 April 2023. May 2015.
  4. Pantina . S.. 2021 . Krimet serbe në Komunën e Vushtrrisë gjatë vitit 1999. Academia.edu. 23 August 2022. sq.