Et'hem Bej Mosque

Et'hem Bej Mosque, located in the heart of Tirana at Skanderbeg Square, is one of Albania's most significant cultural and religious landmarks. Construction began in 1789 under Molla Bey and was completed in 1823 by his son, Et'hem Pasha. The mosque is renowned for its exquisite interior frescoes depicting trees, waterfalls, and bridges, a rarity in Islamic art. During the communist regime, the mosque was closed for worship but reopened in 1991, symbolizing the end of religious oppression. Today, it remains an active place of prayer and a popular tourist attraction, reflecting Albania's unique blend of Islamic and Ottoman heritage.

Et'hem Bej Mosque is a mosque located at Rruga Sheshi Skënderbej 1, Tiranë 1001, Albania. This page brings together practical information for worshippers and visitors.

The prayer times shown are calculated for the mosque's location in the Tirane time zone; the approximate Qibla bearing is 140.4°.

A website or social page for the mosque is listed below. Confirm Jumu'ah times, activities and access conditions directly before visiting.

Map and location data on this page can be used to navigate to the mosque.