Vau i Dejës Castle

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Vau i Dejës Castle is a ruined castle in Vau i Dejës, northern Albania. The ruined St. Mark's Church inside the castle is a Cultural Monument of Albania. ()

Coordinates: 42°0'47"N, 19°37'26"E

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ShkodërAlbania

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Vau i Dejës Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Nativity Cathedral, Marubi National Museum of Photography, Muzeu Dioqezan.

6.4 miNW
Church
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Shkodra
165 min walk • St. Stephen's Cathedral, an architectural gem and place of worship, stands proudly in the heart of Shkodra, one of Albania's oldest and most historic cities. This church is not just a religious site but also a symbol of resilience and reconciliation for the local...
6.8 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Nativity Cathedral, Shkodra
173 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Shkodra, Albania, the Nativity Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This majestic church, dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ, is a cornerstone of the local community and a significant landmark...
6.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Marubi National Museum of Photography, Shkodra
172 min walk • The Marubi National Museum of Photography, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Shkodra, Albania, offers a unique glimpse into the country's rich cultural and historical tapestry through the lens of photography. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to the...
6.4 miNW
42°3'54"N • 19°31'12"E
Muzeu Dioqezan, Shkodra
164 min walk • Museum
6.7 miNW
42°4'3"N • 19°30'55"E
Franciscan Church, Shkodra
172 min walk • Church
6.8 miNW
Library
Luigj Gurakuqi University Library, Shkodra
175 min walk • Luigj Gurakuqi University Library is the library of the Luigj Gurakuqi University of Shkodra in Shkodër, Albania. It traces its history to the establishment of the Pedagogical Institute in 1957 with a stock of about 1000 books, mainly in Albanian.
6.7 miNW
42°4'5"N • 19°30'55"E
Kolë Idromeno St., Shkodra
172 min walk • Square, Historic walking areas, Historical place
~450 ftE
Memorial
St. Mark's Church
3 min walk • The ruined St. Mark's Church is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Vau i Dejës Castle, Vau i Dejës.
4.3 miN
Island, Forts and castles
Kalaja e Shurdhahut, Shurdhah Island
109 min walk • Shurdhah Island is an island in northern Albania in the Vau i Dejës Reservoir. It was formed after the flooding of the Drin river valley during the construction of the HPS. It is the largest island in the reservoir with an area of 7.5 hectares.
6.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Reshit Rusi Stadium, Shkodra
165 min walk • Fusha Sportive Reshit Rusi is a multi-use stadium in Shkodër, Albania.
6.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Shkodër Jesuit College, Shkodra
165 min walk • Pjetër Meshkalla High School is a private Roman Catholic secondary school located in Shkodra, Albania. Founded in 1877 by Jesuits from Sicily, the school is named for the Jesuit Peter Meshkalla, martyr of the Communist era. Shkodër Jesuit College was a Jesuit college in Shkodër, in northwestern Albania.