Church of St. Mary, Elbasan

Name: Church of St. Mary
Address: Elbasan, Albania

#3 among attractions in Elbasan

Top attraction, Monastery

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The St. Mary's Church is an Eastern Orthodox church and monastery in Elbasan, Albania. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1963. ()

Local name: Kisha e Shën Mërisë Built: 1556 (468 years ago)Coordinates: 41°6'56"N, 20°4'49"E

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Elbasan Albania

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Church of St. Mary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbasan Arena, Elbasan Castle, King Mosque, Basilica on Tepe's Hill.

0.6 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Elbasan Arena, Elbasan
16 min walk • Elbasan Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Elbasan, Albania. The stadium was completed in 1967 and has been the home ground of KF Elbasani ever since.
~920 ftS
Forts and castles
Elbasan Castle, Elbasan
5 min walk • Elbasan castle is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania. The castle was initially composed of 26 equidistant 9-metre high towers. Part of Via Egnatia passes through the castle. Sinan Pasha's Turkish bath is within the walls of the castle. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.
~590 ftS
Mosque
King Mosque, Elbasan
3 min walk • The King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque within the Ottoman Elbasan Castle in the town of Elbasan, Albania. The mosque was built by Sultan Bayazit II around 1482–1485. This makes it one of the oldest active mosques in Albania besides the Fatih Mosque in Durrës. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1948.
0.5 miW
Memorial
Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan
12 min walk • The Basilica on Tepe's Hill is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Elbasan.
0.8 miSE
Mosque
Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan
20 min walk • The Naziresha Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Elbasan. It was built in 1599 by a Naziresha, the daughter of a Nazır. After being partly damaged in 1920 due to an earthquake, it became a Cultural Monument in 1948. During a renovation in 2012, the high red tile roof was replaced by a metal dome.
~1440 ftSE
41°6'44"N • 20°4'59"E
Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan
7 min walk • Museum
0.4 miS
41°6'36"N • 20°4'58"E
Qëndra Tregtare Orti City, Elbasan
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan, Elbasan
13 min walk • Aleksandër Xhuvani University is an institution of higher education located in Elbasan, Albania. It is divided into five faculties: Natural Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Educational Sciences and Medical and Technical Sciences. The current rector of the university is Prof. Dr. Skënder Topi.
1.1 miSW
41°6'22"N • 20°3'47"E
Orti Space, Elbasan
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 miW
41°6'40"N • 20°3'26"E
Tregu i perimeve, Elbasan
32 min walk • Shopping, Market

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Mary?

Nearby attractions include King Mosque, Elbasan (3 min walk), Elbasan Castle, Elbasan (5 min walk), Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan (7 min walk), Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan (12 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Mary by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Mary:

Bus

Tirana (8 min walk)
Bus-Kriva (14 min walk)

Train

Elbasan (21 min walk)