Kubelie Mosque Mosque

Historic mosque in Tirana region, Ottoman-era origins

Mosque in Tirana County reflecting Ottoman-era religious architecture; included on city walks by those interested in Albania's urban history and contemporary Muslim practice.

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Kubelie Mosque at a Glance#

Address: Near the historic center of Tirana, Tirana County. Coordinates: 41.183987, 19.56208

Admission: Free (donation optional)

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How to Get to Kubelie Mosque#

From Skanderbeg Square, take a short taxi ride (5-10 minutes) or an 18-25 minute walk east-southeast into the older neighborhoods of Tirana. Local buses and minibuses serve corridors around the mosque; ask for directions to the ‘Kubelie’ neighborhood if unsure. The mosque is best reached on foot from nearby streets once in the old quarter.

Tips for Visiting Kubelie Mosque#

  • Visit during daylight; the mosque's details are easiest to see in natural light.
  • Respect local customs: men should remove hats and shoes before entering; women may be required to cover heads during services.
  • The square in front of the mosque is a good spot to watch early-evening life in Tirana's older quarters - bring small change if buying a coffee from a kiosk.

Best Time to Visit Kubelie Mosque#

Best seen in spring and autumn to avoid summer heat and winter chill; Friday services draw local crowds regardless of season.

Spring
April-June · 10-24°C (50-75°F)
Blossoming trees and comfortable daytime temperatures for walking the old neighborhoods.
Autumn
September-November · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Milder weather with fewer tourists; the mosque is quieter outside the summer months.

Weather & Climate near Kubelie Mosque#

Climate

Kubelie Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1012 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 3° - 12° 6° 122 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 101 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.4 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Good 6° - 16° 11° 99 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 9° - 19° 14° 78 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.1 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Excellent 13° - 24° 18° 64 mm partly cloudy 73% 1.8 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Ideal 16° - 28° 22° 43 mm mostly sunny 68% 1.8 m/s 2.0 very high 15.0h
July Ideal 18° - 31° 25° 27 mm clear 63% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 34 mm clear 63% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 15° - 28° 21° 66 mm some cloud 66% 1.5 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 11° - 23° 17° 103 mm some cloud 71% 1.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 8° - 17° 12° 150 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 5° - 13° 8° 125 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h