Saraj (Resen)
| Saraj | |
|---|---|
Сарај | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Resen |
| Country | North Macedonia |
| Coordinates | 41°05′18″N 21°00′58″E / 41.08833°N 21.01611°E |
| Current tenants | Dragi Tozija House of Culture Resen Ceramic Colony Keraca Visulčeva Gallery Library |
| Groundbreaking | 1895 |
| Completed | 1899 |
| Renovated | 1982, 2005 |
| Height | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 7,800 m2 (83,958 ft2) |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Saraj (Macedonian: ⓘ) is a historic Neoclassical estate in Resen, North Macedonia. It was built in the late 19th century by the local Ottoman bey, Ahmed Niyazi Bey. The Saraj's architectural style makes it unique in North Macedonia.
The name "Saraj" comes from the Turkish word saray meaning "palace". The building is now home to a museum, a ceramic colony, a gallery, and a library. The local population of Resen municipality refers to the building as "Saraj".