The Great Mosque

The Sultan Mehmed Mosque in Pristina, also known as the Imperial Mosque or King’s Mosque, was built in 1461 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Mehmed II). It is the largest and most prominent mosque in Pristina, Kosovo, and is considered a masterpiece of Ottoman Islamic architecture in Eastern Europe. The mosque features a large dome with a diameter of about 14 meters, a tall and slim minaret, a representative porch, and richly decorated interiors including geometric and plant motif ornaments. The construction was made mainly from carved yellow sandstone and lime mortar. An inscription in Arabic at the mosque’s entrance dates its completion to 1461. Historically, the mosque was temporarily converted into a Catholic church during the Austro-Turkish wars at the end of the 17th century. It has undergone several restorations, notably in 1682-83 during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV, after a 1955 earthquake, and again in the early 2000s with Turkish assistance. The mosque remains an important religious, cultural, and architectural landmark in Pristina and serves the Muslim community to this day. In brief, the Sultan Mehmed Mosque is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Pristina built by Mehmed the Conqueror, renowned for its historical significance and architectural beauty.

The Imperial Mosque, also known as King's Mosque, is an Ottoman mosque located in Pristina, Kosovo. It was built in 1461 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The inscription written in Arabic alphabet in six rows which is situated in the entry portal as the exact date of construction provides the year 1461, according to the Gregorian calendar, i.e. Hijra 865 year according to the Islamic calendar

🕌 Historic, peaceful, and welcoming The Great Mosque of Pristina (also known as Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque) is one of the oldest mosques in the city, dating back to the 15th century. The place is very clean, and the local community is warm and friendly. There’s even a small coffee area inside, where people gather and chat — something you don’t often see in mosques. Also, many people around speak Turkish, which makes Turkish visitors feel right at home. Definitely worth a visit.

Great mosque built in 1461 by Sultan Fateh of Ottomans - the same sultan who conquered Constantinople (Istanbul)

A traditional old Ottoman mosque gives peace to people who enjoy their time in the yard. There is a cafe in it if you wish. TIKA has renovated the mosque

The Imperial Mosque, also known as the King's Mosque, was built in 1461 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in the Ottoman style. During the Austro-Turkish Wars in the late 17th century, the mosque was temporarily turned into a Catholic church. By the mid-20th century, the mosque was in poor condition, after which some minor renovations were carried out in the 1960s. The mosque was thoroughly renovated in the early 21st century.

A must see mosque in Prishtina in the name of the sultan Mehmet the conquerer I. The year 1461 and it has been the grand and most important mosque since then. Based on the monument, structure, construction way and decorative elements it ranks among the most important buildings of Islamic architecture in Eastern Europe.

Lovely mosque with great decor inside. Cafe on the grounds is nice. Jummah prayer was at 1pm (in August). Only men for jumma as very full!