Sinan Pasha Mosque, Prizren

Overlooking a river with an old stone bridge, Sinan Pasha Mosque serves as an Ottoman structure that adorns the skyline of Prizren, with its large dome and a 43.5 m (143 ft) tall minaret. Built in 1615, the mosque features a somewhat uncommon shape for Islamic art, dominated by gentle features and compactness. See the interior with colorful floral patterns on the walls, low-hanging chandeliers, and verses from the Qur'an painted throughout its interior. Observe the wooden elements--many of them date back to the very beginnings of the mosque's history--and walk its original stone floors. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Prizren holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Sinan Pasha Mosque and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.