Rüfai Tekke, Berat
| Rüfai Tekke | |
|---|---|
Teqeja e Rufaive | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Sect | Sufism |
| Rite | Rüfai |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Tekke |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Berat |
| Country | Albania |
Location of the tekke in Albania | |
Interactive map of Rüfai Tekke | |
| Coordinates | 40°42′21″N 19°57′09″E / 40.7059°N 19.9524°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Ottoman |
| Completed | 18th century |
| Official name | Rüfai Tekke |
The Rufai Tekke (Albanian: Teqeja e Ryfaive), also known as the Sheikh Riza Tekke (Turkish: Şeyh Rıza Tekkesi) is a tekke, located in Berat, Albania. The tekke was built in the 18th century by Ahmet Kurt Pasha and pertained to the Rüfai, a Sufi order.[1] It was designated as a Cultural Monument of Albania.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Teqja e Rufaive". beratkulture.com (in Albanian). Retrieved November 6, 2010.
- ^ "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Culture. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2010.