World Headquarters of the Bektashi
Global centre of the Bektashi Sufi order
Tirana, Tirana County
Tirana & CentralTirana
About
The World Headquarters of the Bektashi is the international centre of the Bektashi Order, a Sufi movement, on the eastern edge of Tirana. Established in 1930 by Sali Njazi, the first Dedebaba, the complex was completed in 1941 and includes a domed shrine, tombs of Bektashi leaders, a museum, and a library.
Practical info
- Best Season
- April – October
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
In September 2024 Albania's prime minister announced plans to turn the Bektashi world headquarters in Tirana into a sovereign Vatican-style microstate of about 11 hectares, which would be the world's smallest country.