Iljaz Bej Mirahori was an Ottoman Albanian military commander and governor, who served sultan Bayezid II. He founded the town of Korçë in Albania in the 15th century.
Tomb of Ilyas Bey (left) in the backyard of the Görice mosque
Korçë is the eighth most populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population is 75,994, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.
Image: Korça 02
Image: House 'Çeva' 02
Image: Pazari i vjeter Korce
Image: Korca Old Bazaar