Things to see in Albania

323 places worth seeing in Albania on an illustrated map: Korab, Roman amphitheatre of Durrës, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Skanderbeg Square and National Historical Museum, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Korab Mavrovo National Park contains the highest peak of Macedonia and Albania, Mount Korab. Reaching a height of 2,764 m (9,068 ft), it is the fo
  2. Roman amphitheatre of Durrës The largest Roman amphitheatre in the Balkans and the best-known ancient monument in Durrës. It includes restored iconography, underground p
  3. Et'hem Bey Mosque Construction of this mosque took about 28 years and finished in 1821. It is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Albania with ver
  4. Skanderbeg Square Tirana's city centre. A statue of Albanian hero Skanderbeg stands in the square with the Albanian flag on the side. Renovations have made th
  5. National Historical Museum The largest museum in Albania holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword (how he held
  6. Mes Bridge This bridge was built in the 18th century by Kara Mahmud Bushati, the local Ottoman pasha.
  7. Pyramid of Tirana Completely renovated and reopened in May 2023, the pyramid was built in 1987 according to the design of Enver Hoxha's daughter and was opene
  8. Gjallica The Gjallica Mountain, around 2.489 m above sea level, offers an exceptionally stunning view, sitting stoically and watching over the entire
  9. House of Leaves This grand old 1930s building started life as Albania's first maternity hospital, but within a few years the focus turned from creating new
  10. Spaç Prison Political prison in Communist Albania.
  11. Tanners' Bridge This is an 18th-century Ottoman period stone footbridge. The bridge was once part of the Shëngjergj Road that linked Tirana with the eastern
  12. Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral This cathedral features fascinating architecture and rich interior iconography. The church covered with a 23-m-high dome
  13. Tirana Clock Tower This tower has become a symbol of Tirana. It is one of the oldest constructions in Tirana, built in the 1820s. Don't forget to visit the nea
  14. Fierza Reservoir The artificial lake of Fierza was created on the banks of the Drin river back in 1978, in order to serve the hydropower dam of Fierza. The l
  15. National Art Gallery of Albania Tracing the relatively brief history of Albanian painting from the early 19th century to the present day, this beautiful space also has temp
  16. St Paul's Archcathedral This modern cathedral features fascinating window murals.
  17. National Archaeological Museum Features ancient artifacts from Illyrian to Roman and Hellenic times: wonderful mosaics, Roman statues and illustrative maps. The collection
  18. Ebu Beker Mosque Mosque in Albania.
  19. Shkodër Cathedral Cathedral in Albania.
  20. Fatih Mosque Built in 1503 during the Ottoman period and named after Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, known as Fatih. It is one of the oldest mosques in Alba
  21. Lead Mosque Closed as of June 2023.
  22. King Mosque, Berat Cultural heritage monument of Albania.
  23. Great Mosque in Durrës Known locally as the Great Mosque. Built in 1937, it is sometimes called the New Mosque because it was constructed later than the older Otto
  24. Durrës Archaeological Museum The main archaeological museum of Durrës, normally focused on finds from ancient Dyrrhachium and the surrounding region. It is temporarily c
  25. Kapllan Pasha Tomb Built in 1820, originally next to a mosque which was destroyed during WWII. Kapllan Pasha was an Ottoman ruler of Tirana who was buried here
  26. Hysen Pasha Mosque Mosque.
  27. Red Mosque Mosque in Albania.
  28. Halveti Teqe Cultural Monument in Albania.
  29. Museum of Apollonia The museum contains many archaeological treasures found during excavations and expeditions in the area, you can visit first floor rooms alon
  30. National Museum of Medieval Art Fantastic collection; if the door is locked during opening hours, ring the buzzer.
  31. Lead Mosque Mosque in Berat, Albania.
  32. Kokonozi Mosque Finished in 1750 during Ottoman rule and one of the few that survived the Communist rule intact. During that time the building functioned as
  33. Holy Trinity Church Church building in Berat, Albania.
  34. Muradie Mosque Mosque in Vlorë, Albania.
  35. Saint Mary's Church, Mali Grad This Orthodox cave church was built in 1369 by Serbian nobleman Kesar Novak, though there is an older preserved inscription in the apse of t
  36. Mother Teresa Square Located at the southern side of Deshmoret e Kombit Boulevard, this square features typical fascist architecture. Buildings include the Unive
  37. Osum Canyon One of the most beautiful rivers in Albania passing through canyons as high as 100 m. The rapids are moderate, so the canyon can be experien
  38. Resurrection Cathedral Korçë is the main Albanian Orthodox church in Korçë. It is painted in pink, blue and brown. The cathedral was built in 1995. A previous cathedral
  39. Grand Park of Tirana People have picnics and have fun, and the natural beauty allows it because of the huge trees, open spaces, and mountains surrounding them. A
  40. Onufri Iconographic Museum The Onufri Museum is inside the Kala quarter's biggest church, the church of the dormition of St Mary. The church dates from 1797 and was bu
  41. Bachelors' Mosque Cultural Monument in Albania.
  42. St. Mary of Blachernae Church, Berat Church building in Berat, Albania.
  43. St. Nicholas Church, Moscopole The largest and most famous church in Voskopoja, located on the main road. The exterior is modest, but the interior is a masterpiece of art,
  44. Tanners' Mosque Built in the 17th century in a part of the city where leather workers lived. It was largely destroyed by a lightning strike in 1927, but qui
  45. Këlcyrë Gorge This is also breathtaking and memorable place, created by the river Vjosë. Visit the Orthodox Monastery (Manastiri Ortodoks Gryka e Këlcyrës
  46. Natural Sciences Museum Sabiha Kasimati This museum features the fauna and geological composition of Albania.
  47. St. Athanasius' Church, Moscopole Situated on a hill with a magnificent view of the village, this church is known for its well-preserved frescoes. The journey to the church i
  48. St. Michael's Church, Berat Cultural heritage monument of Albania.
  49. Zeqir Ymeri Stadium The Kukës Arena is primarily used for football matches and it is the home ground of Kategoria Superiore club FK Kukësi. The stadium was buil
  50. Skanderbeg Memorial Mausoleum of Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania, who died in Lezhë in 1468. The place was both a church and a mosque at different poin

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