Haji Turgut Mosque, Ohrid

The Haji Turgut Mosque was built in 1466 by the Turkish Empire and is believed to be the oldest mosque in town. It was built on the former site of the St. Kyriakia church. The legend says that the minaret of the mosque had collapsed several times until the Turks left the original cross on the top of the building.

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Sight Name: Haji Turgut Mosque
Sight Location: Ohrid, Macedonia (See walking tours in Ohrid)
Sight Type: Religious

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