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The Ali Pasha Mosque is believed to be among the first mosques built in Macedonia. This square-shaped mosque is thought to have been built in stone and fired brick in the late 15th or early 16th century. In 1823, a madrasa was erected within the mosque complex, but no longer exists today. The remains of a minaret are located to the south of the mosque. It was demolished in 1912 and has not been rebuilt to date. There is thought to have been another minaret in the western part of the mosque, probably erected under Sultan Bayezid II (1481-1512).

The Ali-aga mosque (Dolnjačka Mosque) was built between 1570 and 1600. Instead of the original wooden minaret, in 1925, thanks to large financial contributions from citizens, a new brick minaret was built.

The Cathedral of Alife was built by the Norman Count Ranulf II of Alife between 1127 and 1135, incorporating an earlier religious structure, with a north-south orientation. Over the centuries it was rebuilt several times, mainly in 1450 by Bishop Moretta and, above all, following the earthquake of 5 June 1688. After the damage caused by the earthquake of 1805, the façade was rebuilt (1820). The bell tower of the Cathedral suffered some damage in the earthquake of 29 December 2013.

The Aljama Mosque, built between 941 and 945, is part of the ruins of the Medina Azahara, an ancient city of the Caliphate of Cordoba (929-1031) classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building is rectangular in shape, about 25 metres long and 18 metres wide. Its plan reveals a division into two main parts, the prayer hall and the ablution yard. The minaret is square on the outside and octagonal on the inside, located next to the north gate at the entrance to the courtyard.

All Hallows church, grade I listed, is a focal point in the pretty village of Harthill. The exterior has wonderful examples of architecture between the 12th and 16th centuries and inside can be seen exquisite Italian wooden carvings, a large chancel with marble floors, beautiful stained glass windows and the tomb of the 1st Duke of Leeds. The large peaceful churchyard contains many ancient monuments and the 17th century Old Schoolroom is adjacent.

All Saints dates from about 1250AD, and much of that structure remains today. In 1893 the south aisle was added and the west end of the church was extended; the 13th century south door was moved, a consecration cross can be seen on the door jamb. The original bell turret was also replaced. Apart from these changes the church is much as it was when built in the 13th century.

Following the wooded sign that points down a green lane, you emerge at the entrance to a field and the most spectacular view of All Saints church and the Lincolnshire Wolds hills, it is quite breathtaking.

All Saints is a typical village parish church, but it can be found in many guide books, as it is nationally and internationally famous for its stained glass windows by William Morris. These windows, installed over a period of 28 years, tell a story about the involvement of the Pre Raphaelite painters as people and the development of stained glass as a church art form.

All Saints, was originally built in the 12th and 13th century, when the population of the Wolds was considerably greater. As the population declined the building was gradually reduced in size and its exterior and interior walls show evidence of a lost north aisle, a west tower and the truncation of the chancel.

Although it displays a variety of styles and periods, All Saints is primarily 15th century and built in the main from local greenstone. It retains its Norman doorway and the tower boasts some fine gargoyles.