Korçë has been an important religious center for Orthodox Christians for centuries. It hosts a large Orthodox community and from 1670 it is the seat of an Orthodox metropolitan bishop. There is also a large Sunni community in and around the city. Islam entered the city in the 15th century through Iljaz Hoxha, a famous Albanian janissary, who actively participated in the Fall of Constantinople. One of the oldest mosques was built in Albania by Iljaz Hoxha in 1484, the Ilias Mirahori Mosque. Also a Bektashi community is present in the city. The main center of the Bektashis of the area is the Turan Tekke
