The Bachelors’ Mosque represents a significant achievement in construction among the religious monuments in the city of Berat.
The mosque is an important monument with numerous architectural values for the city, known for its distinctive “one-on-one” windows. It is located in the lower part of the Mangalem neighborhood, along the main road of Berat.
The structure is built on two floors to accommodate the steep terrain. From the outside, the minaret appears short and rises from a prismatic plinth, with its lower section featuring multiple facets.
The prayer hall is paved with stone slabs and illuminated by windows arranged in two rows on all four sides. On its southern side is the mihrab. After restoration work, the hall was covered with a reconstructed ceiling.
The mosque’s value lies in its beautiful exterior wall paintings, exquisite interior woodwork, and overall architectural design. All the walls, except for the portico, are plastered and adorned with various Islamic motifs. According to a preserved inscription, the mosque was painted in 1827–1828.
