King Mosque | |
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Native name Albanian: Xhamia Mbret | |
Location | Berat, Albania |
Coordinates | 40°42′20″N19°57′08″E / 40.7056°N 19.9521°E Coordinates: 40°42′20″N19°57′08″E / 40.7056°N 19.9521°E |
Built | 1492 |
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