TIRANA, October 26/ATA/ The masterpiece of Islamic architecture and our cultural heritage, the Lead Mosque in Shkodra, which has amazed historians for its original style, has now overcome the problem of chronic flooding.
Minister of Tourism and Culture Blendi Gonxhja said that after successive years of flooding, the Lead Mosque in Shkodra has remained intact by the heavy rainfall of the last 24 hours. Gonxhja said that, “Thanks to the restoration and conservation works, as well as the construction of the dam, the precious cultural monument has not suffered any damage”.
According to the minister, the pumps operate at full capacity, guaranteeing the protection of the object.
The Lead Mosque, a first category cultural monument, was built by Mehmet Pasha Bushati and is considered the largest and oldest mosque in Albania.
The restoration project, carried out with the support of the Turkish government, has fully restored the historical and architectural values of the mosque, transforming it into an important center for local and foreign believers as well as the visitors.
The Lead Mosque in Shkodra, built in 1773-1774, is the largest Ottoman mosque in all of Albania, a First Category Cultural Monument.
The revitalization of this unique mosque in Shkodra included not only its restoration, but also transformation of the surrounding space.
After the restoration, the Mosque, built by the well-known architect Sinani, has become another tourist attraction for the city. /j.p/p.s./
