Zvërnec Island
#87 among destinations in Albania
Facts and practical information
Zvërnec Island is an island within the Narta Lagoon in southern Albania. ()
Zvërnec Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Muradie Mosque, Independence Monument, Skelë Castle, Flag's Square.
MosqueMuradie Mosque, Vlorë
147 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vlorë, a coastal city in Albania, stands the historic Muradie Mosque, an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This mosque, a significant religious site, is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of the...
Monuments and statuesIndependence Monument, Vlorë
145 min walk • The Independence Monument in Vlorë, Albania, stands as a proud testament to the nation's enduring struggle for sovereignty. This imposing statue is an emblematic landmark of the city, commemorating the Albanian Declaration of Independence from the Ottoman Empire on...
Forts and castlesSkelë Castle, Vlorë
158 min walk • Skelë Castle, a historic fortress perched above the city of Vlorë, Albania, stands as a testament to the region's storied past. This castle, often overlooked in comparison to more famous European fortifications, offers visitors a unique glimpse into Albania's rich...
SquareFlag's Square, Vlorë
146 min walk • The Flag's Square is the main plaza in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence. In its center is the Independence Monument, a sculpture worked by Albanian artist, Mumtaz Dhrami.
HarborPort of Vlorë, Vlorë
161 min walk • The Port of Vlorë or Vlorë Harbor is a port of Albania in the city of Vlorë, Albania. The Port of Vlora is the second largest in the country. Vlore comprises a dry cargo port, the Vlore 1 petroleum port and a fishing harbour. The Port is considered as part of the Lungomare Master Plan in Vlorë.
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected areaVjosa-Narta Protected Landscape
115 min walk • The Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape is a protected landscape area in southwestern Albania. It covers a total area of 194.12 square kilometres, encompassing the lagoon of Narta along with the estuary of the Vjosë and its surrounding areas dotted with freshwater wetlands, marshlands, reed beds, woodlands, islands and sandy beaches.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeNarta Lagoon
44 min walk • The Lagoon of Narta is a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea on the Mediterranean Sea in the central coast of Albania. The lagoon extends north of the Bay of Vlorë on the eastern shore of the Strait of Otranto and is separated from the sea by a narrow littoral strip, consisting of an alluvial dune.
MuseumMuzeu Kombëtar i Pavarësisë, Vlorë
160 min walk • The National Museum of Independence was established in 1936 in Vlora and is the first Albanian museum. It is located in the building where the first Albanian government stayed. The most important environment of the museum is the...
Universities and schoolsIsmail Qemali University of Vlorë, Vlorë
158 min walk • The Ismail Qemali University of Vlorë is a public university located in Vlorë, Albania. It was founded in 1994 as Vlorë University of Technology Ismail Qemali. As of 2014, it offers degrees in economics, public health, and humanities, in addition to engineering and technology.
Universities and schoolsPavarësia University, Vlorë
151 min walk • "Pavarësia" University of Vlorë is a university in Vlorë, Albania, that was established in 2009. The university was created in 2009 by decision No. 279 of the Council of Ministers of Albania and acts according to the law No 9741 given by the Ministry of Education and Science.
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