Kučanska Mosque

Kučanska Mosque (Bosnian: Kučanska džamija) is a part of the cultural Heritage[1] of Rožaje. It was built in 1830. by the believers of the Kučanska mahalla which is named after their area of origin, the Kuči region. It is preserved in its original form unlike some other mosques in Rožaje. The ground on which the mosque is built is given from one of the most influential persons in the history of Rožaje, Jakup ef. Kardović.

Kučanska Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
StatusActive
Location
Location Rožaje, Montenegro
Geographic coordinates42°50′41″N 20°10′11″E
Architecture
StyleOttoman architecture
Completed1830
Specifications
Minaret(s)1
Materialswood

Structure

The structure of the mosque has a standard base used for mosques in this area and a timber gallery, roof, and minaret of wood. The wood is recorded as being borovina (pine). The mosque has gone through a number of renovations and the open gallery enclosed with glazing.[2] Still, the most was preserved in form as it was built.[3]

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See also

References
  1. "Kultura Rožaja - rožaje.me". Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  2. "Balkan Architecture - Rožaje, Montenegro". Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  3. "Tragovima orijentalnog islamskog kulturnog nasjeđa u CG". Retrieved 21 October 2013.
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