Painted Mosque

Max People: 500

Min Age: 12+

The Painted Mosque is definetely the most remarkable landmark of Tetovo and North Macedonia in general. According to some researchers the building dates back to 1495, and according to others, to 1564. This religious building is unique in its beaty and is placed in the anthologies of Ismalic architecture. Credited for the unique and vividly painted ornaments are experienced craftsmen from Debar. On the east, north and south front of the building there are vertically are vertically arranged rectangular forms in fresco technique, and the south side facing the main road to Gostivar is particularly impressive. Particular attention is drawn to the representation of Mecca, which is a rare and probably the only example of an artistic representation of this sanctuary on the territory of Southeast Europe. The interior wall decoration, the colorful geometric and herbal ornaments and the paintings on the exterior walls of the Painted Mosque contain the characteristics of Turkish traditional decoration, and when you visit it, you are immediately struck by the architectural splendor of the once powerful Ottoman Empire.

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Braka Milladinovi, Tetovo 1220
Tetovo, North Macedonia

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