🛕 Religious📸 Tourist Attraction

Parruca Mosque

Shkodër, Albania

4.5 (0)

Overview

Mosque in Albania. It lies in Albania's western lowlands near the Adriatic–Ionian coast, at its best from late spring through early autumn.

Why visit: Albania's unusual religious mix — Ottoman mosques, Orthodox monasteries and Catholic churches, often side by side.

Things to do

›Admire the painted interior or minaret
›Step inside quietly outside prayer times
›Look for Ottoman-era frescoes and carving
›Explore the surrounding old quarter

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Travel Information

Best time

April – October (mild weather, open interiors)

Weather

Mediterranean western lowlands — hot, dry, sunny summers (28–33°C) and mild, wetter winters (8–15°C); the nearby sea stays swimmable from June into October.

Entry fee

Usually free (donation welcome)

Hours

Typically 8 AM – 6 PM; avoid prayer times at mosques

Est. budget

₹400 – ₹1,500

Duration

45 minutes – 1.5 hours

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