Shen Kolli Monastery of Mesopotam is situated along Saranda-Gjirokastra road facing Bistrica 2 HPP. The monastery was built over a pagan temple and engravings of dragons, eagles, lions and other mythological creatures are still preserved on its walls. Experts consider it an unique monument of its type in the entire Balkans.
Gjin Aleksi Mosque is a religious building in Rusan area, Delvina. Albanians don’t know much about it, but foreign tourists that arrive at Saranda on day trips from Corfu Island or cruise liners are curious to know more about the mosque with an Orthodox name. The mosque was built during the 16th century over the ruins of an old Byzantine church. Another interesting fact about this site is that a church and Sufi tekke are found in the mosque yard, an example of religious tolerance, that which Albanians take pride in. The mosque overlooks the vineyards and Kalasa river valley.
