Piece of art!
The one of most beatiful mosques in the world, a wonderful emotions when you look at the paintings.
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I've never encountered a mosque with an interior like this. It looks as if it belongs somewhere in Florence. A fascinating example of the later Ottoman efforts to mimick European art and design. If you come upon this place, you have to try and gain entry to the interior, even if it means putting up with the grumpy old man who has the key.
Xhamia e Pashës or the Painted or Decorated Mosque of Tetovo was built in 1495, its base being widened in 1833 by the Ottoman leader Abdurrahman Pasha, a patron of the arts. In the first half of 19th century, all of the ruling Pashas were very active in building Tetovo, refortifying the town as well as erecting many of its monuments.