The Plan Schemes and Interior Elements of the Existing Mosques Built During the Ottoman Empire Period in Albania

Abstract

This study examines the plan schemes and spatial organization of the existing mosques built during Ottoman Empire period in Albania. The historical information and partially the plan schemes are taken from the existing sources. Those buildings that had no plan schemes were taken out through surveying. The buildings are also examined on the site and the relevant visual material has been provided, to explain the interior elements. The study is organized according to a chronological order. Each building is explained by giving introductory information about the builder and the time of the mosques and then by examining the plan schemes. In conclusion the features of plan schemes of the existing mosques built during Ottoman Empire period in Albania are compared between each other defining their typology and revealing the architectural values of these buildings.