Jeni Džamija (Bitola)

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The Jeni Džamija ( Macedonian Јени џамија ; from Turkish Yeni Cami , German New Mosque ; Albanian  Xhamia e Re ) is an Ottoman mosque in the south-north Macedonian city ​​of Bitola .

The mosque was commissioned by Kadı Mahmud Efendi in 1558 when Bitola was part of the Ottoman Empire . She is known for her decorative ornaments , calligraphy and muqarnas , which are unique in Macedonia. The mosque is now used as an art gallery.

Web links

Commons : New Mosque  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 41 ° 1 ′ 50.7 ″  N , 21 ° 20 ′ 6 ″  E