The Zeynullah Bey Tower House is a cultural heritage monument in Balince, Vushtrri, Kosovo.[1]
| Zeynullah Bey Tower House | |
|---|---|
| Native name Kulla e Zejnullah Beut | |
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| Location | Balince, Vushtrri, Kosovo |
| Coordinates | 42°48′35″N 20°53′23″E / 42.80969°N 20.88969°E |
| Built | 20th century |
  Location of Zeynullah Bey Tower House in Kosovo | |
History edit
Built at the beginning of the 20th century as one of many properties owned by Zejnullah Bey Prishtina, grandfather of politician Hasan Prishtina, it was originally a holiday villa for family who lived elsewhere in the region. An educator by trade, Zejnullah left the building to the government as a school.
Restoration work took place in the summer of 2014. The ground floor walls were restored with similar stone and mortar to what remained, while the first floor wall had to be rebuilt from scratch with lime mortar. Roofing was restored based on photographs and what was left of the west wing. The façade was restored with its original brick and stone windows, and all surfaces were re-treated and re-plastered.[2][3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Krasniqi, Memli (9 October 2015). "LISTA E TRASHËGIMISË KULTURORE PËR MBROJTJE TË PËRKOHSHME" (PDF). Cultural Heritage Without Borders Kosovo. Government of Kosovo. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Fascinating transformation of Zejnullah Bey's house". Cultural Heritage without Borders Kosovo Office. 26 November 2014. Archived from the original on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "House of Zejnullah Beu (Vushtrri)". Kosovo Cultural Heritage Database. Republic of Kosovo Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport. Retrieved 30 August 2020.