When the word “Lead Mosque” is mentioned, it is usually associated with the Lead Mosque in Shkodra, rather than the mosque of the same name located in Berat—a significant monument of our cultural heritage. The mosque in Berat is an important example of 16th-century architectural heritage in Albania. It was built in the city center by the local nobleman Ahmed Bey Uzgurliu in the 1530s.
A key architectural feature of the mosque is the prayer hall. The hall has a square plan, measuring 10.15 x 10.20 meters, and is covered by a dome. The floor was originally paved with hexagonal bricks, of which only a few fragments remain. In addition to the prayer hall, the mosque includes a portico on the northern side, covered with smaller domes than the central one. The minaret is relatively tall and slender, built using the cloisonné technique at its base.
The interior of the mosque is well-lit due to the presence of numerous windows. Initially, the interior walls were plastered with a reddish lime coating, similar to the northern exterior. Later, a new layer of plaster was applied, featuring decorative paintings with biomorphic motifs.
