Korça's venerable mosque from 1484, the oldest in Albania, was founded by Iljaz Bey Mirahor, who played an important role in the seige of Constantinopel in 1453. The modest building looks a bit battered and its minaret was only recently restored after being knocked down by an earthquake long ago, but it's a true survivor. The building is usually locked up, but before and after prayertime the community is happy to show you the interior with it's depictions of Islam's holy cities Medina and Mecca.