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The Painted Mosque (Šarena Džamija)
Painted inside and out
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Vaurien · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Makedonski biseri · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons1 / 2
About The Painted Mosque (Šarena Džamija)
The Šarena Džamija, the ‘colourful mosque’, was founded in the 15th century and paid for, unusually, by two sisters from Tetovo, whose octagonal tomb stands in the courtyard. In the 19th century it was rebuilt and painted by masters from Debar, and every surface, inside and out, is covered in floral patterns and painted panels. It stands beside the river Pena, near an old stone bridge. Our advice: dress modestly, remove your shoes and avoid prayer times; combine with the Arabati Baba Tekke, a short walk away.
Why it's on our list
- Painted walls inside and out
- Founded by two sisters
- By the old stone bridge
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Painted Mosque (Šarena Džamija) before you go.