National Museum of Medieval Art, Korçë

Name: National Museum of Medieval Art
Address: Rruga Mihal Grameno, Korçë, Albania

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The National Museum of Medieval Art is a national museum dedicated to medieval art and history in Korçë, Albania. The museum is located on Fan Noli Boulevard in the south-east of the city of Korçë. It was established on April 24, 1980, and the building was reconstructed on October 4, 2016, with the cooperation of the city municipality and the Greek Government fund. ()

Local name: Muzeu Kombëtar i Artit mesjetar Korçë Established: 14 May 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 40°36'57"N, 20°47'1"E

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Rruga Mihal GramenoKorçë Albania

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National Museum of Medieval Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mirahori Mosque, Muzeu i Artit Mesjetar, National Archaeological Museum of Korçë, Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre.

0.4 miW
Mosque
Mirahori Mosque, Korçë
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~1490 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
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~1680 ftS
Museum, Archaeological museum
National Archaeological Museum of Korçë, Korçë
9 min walk • National Archaeological Museum of Korçë is a museum in Korçë, Albania. It contains around 1200 artifacts mainly from the Prehistoric period.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre, Korçë
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~770 ftW
Historical place, Church
Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë
4 min walk • The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral of Korçë is the main Albanian Orthodox church in Korçë, Albania. The cathedral was built by Orthodox Church of Albania in 1995. A previous cathedral in Korçë named after St. George was destroyed by the Communist authorities in 1968.
~1090 ftW
Museum
Mësonjëtorja, Korçë
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0.5 miW
Bazaar, Shopping
Old Bazaar, Korçë
13 min walk • Old Bazaar of Korçë is an Ottoman-era bazaar in Korçë, Albania. Established about 500 years ago, it is composed of old Ottoman and Roman architectonic style buildings which for centuries were used as shops, guesthouses or khans. It is said to be noted for selling goats and handbags.
0.5 miW
Caravanserai
Elbasan Han, Korçë
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0.4 miNE
Cemetery
Martyrs' Cemetery, Korçë
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1.3 miSE
Church
Holy Resurrection Church, Korçë
34 min walk • The Holy Resurrection Church is a Cultural Monument of Albania, in Mborje, Korçë County. The church is dedicated to Saint Mary.
0.6 miN
40°37'26"N • 20°46'57"E
Lëndina e Lotëve, Korçë
15 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of Medieval Art open?

National Museum of Medieval Art is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Medieval Art?

Nearby attractions include Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë (4 min walk), Mësonjëtorja, Korçë (6 min walk), Libraria "Thimi Mitko", Korçë (7 min walk), Muzeu i Artit Mesjetar, Korçë (8 min walk).