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Epitafi i Gllavanicës, Berat

Epitafi i Gllavanicës, Berat

The Epitaph of Gllavenica is a 14th-century epitaph, written on a shroud made of silk, linen and gold, symboliz(ing) the burial cloth of Christ, used in Orthodox Good Friday’s processions.  Embroidered on silky fabric, the[...]
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Saint Mary’s Church, Labovës së Kryqit, Gjirokastër

Saint Mary’s Church, Labovës së Kryqit, Gjirokastër

Saint Mary Church is located in the village of Labovë e Kryqit. The Church of Labovë e Kryqit is one of the oldest and most beautiful byzantine churches in Albania, which once contained a holy relic believed to be part of the true cross of[...]
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The Old Mosque, Old Bazaar, Gjirokaster

The Old Mosque, Old Bazaar, Gjirokaster

The Old Mosque is located in the Old Bazaar of Gjirokastra. It was built in the 17th century as part of Memi Pasha’s plan for the Bazaar. The octagonal-shaped building on the west side is used for the ritual washing of hands and feet before[...]
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Kisha e Shën Triadhës, Berat

Kisha e Shën Triadhës, Berat

Holy Trinity Church is a spectacular Byzantine architectural gem situated in the very heart of the city, in the Mangalem district, of Berat in Albania. This house of worship was constructed in 14th Century lying in the southern part of the[...]
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Lead Mosque, Shkoder

Lead Mosque, Shkoder

The Lead Mosque is one of the most significant monumental cultural monuments in Shkodra. It is a first category monument, built in 1773 by Mehmet Bushati an Albanian coming from Bushatllinj tribal family and vizier of Patriarchy of[...]
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