Kapllan Pasha Tomb

Tomb of Kapllan Pasha
Native name
Albanian: Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës
Location In the center of Tirana
Built 19th century
Architect Unknown
Designated 1948

The Kapllan Pasha Tomb (Albanian: Tyrbja e Kapllan Pashës) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in the center of Tirana.[1] It is a cultural monument of the first category and was so declared by the government of Albania on 1948.[2] It was build on the early XIX century, with carved stones and has an octagonal shape. The columns are made of stone, and placed also on stone bases and capitals with plant decor on the surface. The former ruler of Tirana was interned here in the 19th century, but was later repatriated back to Istanbul.

It stood next to the Sylejman Pasha Mosque, which was destroyed during World War II[3] and is not to be confused with the Suleyman Pasha Tomb. It has recently been restored by the Municipality of Tirana.

References

  1. ↑ "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  2. ↑ http://www.ba.itc.cnr.it/SOS-Tirana/info/MONUMENTAL_TOMB_KAPLLAN_PASHA.html
  3. ↑ http://argophilia.com/albania/tomb-of-kaplan-pasha.html

Coordinates: 41°19′40″N 19°49′18″E / 41.32778°N 19.82167°E / 41.32778; 19.82167

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