King Mosque

The King's Mosque is located in the Medieval Center complex. It was built by Sultan Bayezid II around 1480. The mosque consists of a minaret, a prayer hall and a portico. Each of the three sides has six windows, which creates ample lighting. The wide two-story mafil and these columns, connected to each other by decorative archways, also determine the formulation of the interior and the decorative structure of the ceiling.

The prayer hall is preceded by an open portico. It is slightly wider than the front of the prayer hall. Each part has its own ceiling with artistic wood carvings. In the center of the ceilings there are rosettes with inscriptions of various Quranic sayings. On the side walls, in the form of a plinth, the portico is surrounded on three sides by arcades on stone columns in the central part and by wall pilasters at the corners. Inside the portico, on the northern wall of the mosque, a second mihrab has been created for the believers, who are in the portico. A frieze under the ceiling contains the 99 beautiful names of God.

The King's Mosque is not only a place of worship, but also a cultural and historical attraction. Visitors can see the craftsmanship of traditional Albanian crafts, Ottoman influences and feel the authentic atmosphere of the ancient city of Berat, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.-sToday, this mosque remains a place where history, art, and community come together, offering a rich cultural experience for every visitor.