Et'hem Bey Mosque
Xhamia e Et'hem Beut
A small mosque built between 1789 and 1823, with walls inside and out painted with trees, waterfalls and bridges, a rarity in Islamic architecture.
The mosque stands at the southeastern corner of Skanderbeg Square. It was closed during the communist era, and in 1991 thousands of people entered to pray despite the ban, becoming a symbol of the restoration of religious freedom. The murals on the portico and prayer hall feature landscapes in soft, refined colors and were restored in 2018. Entry is free. Visitors must remove their shoes, and women are advised to bring a headscarf and dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees. Do not enter during prayer times. The mosque is right next to the Clock Tower, so the two can be visited together.
Opening hours
Open outside service times, about 9:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Clock Tower of Tirana
- Bunk'Art 2
- Skanderbeg Square
- Resurrection Cathedral
- National Gallery of Arts
- National History Museum
- Tirana Castle
- House of Leaves