Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër

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Eqrem Çabej University is a university in the Albanian town of Gjirokastër, named after Eqrem Çabej. It is one of nine SIFE accredited universities in Albania. It was created as a University with the name of “Eqrem Çabej” with decision of the Albanian Government nr. 414, dated 12 November 1991, on the basis of the Higher Institute of Pedagogy that was already established in 1971. It is the most important teaching and scientific institute of Southern Albania. ()

Local name: Universiteti Eqrem Çabej Established: 12 November 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 40°4'57"N, 20°8'12"E

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Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastër – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gjirokastër Castle, Zekate House, Teqe Mosque, Ethnographic Museum.

0.6 miS
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
17 min walk • Perched high above the city of Gjirokastër, Albania, the Gjirokastër Castle dominates the skyline, offering a window into the city's storied past. This ancient fortress, a testament to the region's rich history, is one of the biggest castles in the Balkans and a...
0.6 miSW
Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
16 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Gjirokastër, Albania, the Zekate House stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. This exemplary piece of Ottoman-era architecture, constructed in 1812, exemplifies the grandeur of 19th-century Albanian...
0.6 miS
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
16 min walk • Nestled within the historical tapestry of Gjirokastër, a city recognized by UNESCO for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture, the Teqe Mosque stands as a silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of Albania. This modest yet significant mosque is a testament...
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Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
13 min walk • Nestled within the historical city of Gjirokastër, Albania, lies the Ethnographic Museum, a cultural gem that offers visitors a deep dive into the traditional way of life of the region's inhabitants. Housed in a building that is a fine example of 18th-century Ottoman...
0.6 miS
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
16 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
0.6 miSE
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
15 min walk • Holy Transfiguration Church, also known as Church of Gjirokastër is an Orthodox church in Gjirokastër, Albania. The church was built in 1784. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania since 1963.
0.6 miS
Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
15 min walk • Gjirokastër Obelisk or Mëmëdheu ABC is an obelisk monument in Gjirokastër, Albania. The obelisk is located near the first Albanian school to be opened in the town in 1908 and is a symbol for education in Albania. The authors of the obelisk are Muntaz Dhrami, Ksenofon Kostaqi, Stefan Papamihali.
0.6 miS
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
15 min walk • Çerçiz Topulli Square is a town square located in Gjirokastër, Albania. In fact, it is actually a widened street located east of the entrance of Qafa e Pazarit The city's Old Bazaar begins at the upper corner of the square.
1.4 miNW
40°6'1"N • 20°7'24"E
Viroit Park and Lake, Gjirokastër
36 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
0.5 miS
40°4'31"N • 20°8'7"E
Skenduli House, Gjirokastër
14 min walk • Museum
0.5 miS
40°4'33"N • 20°8'5"E
Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër
13 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastër?

Nearby attractions include St. Michael's Monastery Church, Gjirokastër (6 min walk), Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër (13 min walk), Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër (13 min walk), Skenduli House, Gjirokastër (14 min walk).