Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan

#7 among attractions in Elbasan

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Muzeu Etnografik is a place located in Elbasan (Elbasan county) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 417 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°6'44"N latitude and 20°4'59"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Muzeu Etnografik is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Tirana (bus, 7 min walk), Elbasan (train, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Qëndra Tregtare Orti City (shopping, 4 min walk), King Mosque (mosque, 5 min walk), Elbasan Castle (forts and castles, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°6'44"N, 20°4'59"E

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Muzeu Etnografik – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbasan Arena, Elbasan Castle, Church of St. Mary, King Mosque.

0.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Elbasan Arena, Elbasan
14 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.
~910 ftW
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.
~1440 ftNW
Monastery
Church of St. Mary, Elbasan
7 min walk • The St. Mary's Church is an Eastern Orthodox church and monastery in Elbasan, Albania. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1963. The church's building started in 1483, but it ended almost a century later: the church had its first religious services only in 1556.
~870 ftNW
Mosque
King Mosque, Elbasan
5 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.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan
16 min walk • The Basilica on Tepe's Hill is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Elbasan.
0.5 miS
Mosque
Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan
13 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.
~810 ftS
41°6'36"N • 20°4'58"E
Qëndra Tregtare Orti City, Elbasan
4 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miN
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan, Elbasan
20 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Muzeu Etnografik?

Nearby attractions include King Mosque, Elbasan (5 min walk), Elbasan Castle, Elbasan (5 min walk), Church of St. Mary, Elbasan (7 min walk), Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan (13 min walk).

How to get to Muzeu Etnografik by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muzeu Etnografik:

Bus

Tirana (7 min walk)
Bus Station (12 min walk)

Train

Elbasan (18 min walk)