St. Mary's Monastery

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St. Mary's Monastery is a monastery near Goranxi, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania. ()

Local name: Manastiri i Shën MërisëCoordinates: 40°0'26"N, 20°10'7"E

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GjirokastërAlbania

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St. Mary's Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gjirokastër Castle, Zekate House, Gjin Aleksi's Mosque, Teqe Mosque.

4.8 miN
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
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Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
129 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...
6.2 miSW
Mosque
Gjin Aleksi's Mosque
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4.9 miN
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
125 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...
5 miN
Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
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4.9 miN
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
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Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
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5.4 miE
Forts and castles
Libohovë Castle, Libohovë
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Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
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Square
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5 miN
40°4'31"N • 20°8'7"E
Skenduli House, Gjirokastër
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