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Great Mosque in Durrës

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Great Mosque in Durrës

Great Mosque in Durrës

The Great Mosque is a historic religious building located in the port city of Durrës. Built during the era of the Kingdom of Albania, it serves as an active place of worship and is officially protected as a cultural monument of Albania. Travelers visit this site to observe its architecture and understand the religious history of the region.

Getting there from the city centre is straightforward, as the mosque is situated within the central urban area. Depending on your starting point in the centre, it is a short walk that typically takes less than 10 minutes.

Planning Your Visit

Allow approximately 30 to 60 minutes to view the building and its immediate surroundings. Since it is a functioning mosque, visitors should be mindful of prayer times and dress modestly.

The site is generally quiet, though it becomes more crowded during daily prayer times and on Fridays. Visiting during the shoulder seasons of spring or autumn avoids the peak summer heat of the coastal city.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its central location, the mosque can be easily combined with other historic sites within walking distance:

  • Roman amphitheatre of Durrës: 0.1km
  • Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre: 0.1km
  • Concathedral of St. Lucia: 0.2km
  • Fatih Mosque: 0.2km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Durrës 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

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