Church of Saint Nicholas, Lezhe

Name: Church of Saint Nicholas
Address: Lezhe, Albania

#2 among attractions in Lezhe

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The Church of Saint Nicholas, former Selimije Mosque, or Church-Mosque of Lezhë is a ruined historic church and mosque where the remains of Skanderbeg are said to be preserved in Lezhë, Albania. It is now used as Skanderbeg's Mausoleum in Lezhë, Albania. ()

Local name: Xhamia e Selimijes Coordinates: 41°46'57"N, 19°38'35"E

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Lezhe Albania

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Church of Saint Nicholas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lezhë Castle, Fort Mosque, Skanderbeg Memorial, Obelisku i Kuvendit te Lezhes 1444.

~1950 ftE
Forts and castles, City wall
Lezhë Castle, Lezhe
10 min walk • Lezhë Castle is a castle dominating the city of Lezhë, northern Albania. Its highest point is 186 metres. Lezhë Castle is at an elevation of 322 metres. The castle originates from Illyrian times. In 1440 it was reconstructed by the Venetians, and in 1522, after the Ottoman conquest, it was also rebuilt by the latter.
~1940 ftE
Mosque
Fort Mosque, Lezhe
10 min walk • The Castle Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Lezhë.
~80 ftN
Memorial
Skanderbeg Memorial, Lezhe
1 min walk • Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, was an Albanian feudal lord and military commander who led a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in what is today Albania, North Macedonia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.
~760 ftSE
41°46'51"N • 19°38'40"E
Obelisku i Kuvendit te Lezhes 1444, Lezhe
4 min walk • Memorial
~900 ftE
41°46'58"N • 19°38'47"E
Ancient Illyrians Walls, Lezhe
5 min walk • City wall
0.4 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Brian Filipi Stadium, Lezhe
12 min walk • Brian Filipi Stadium, a.k.a. former Besëlidhja Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Lezhë, Albania. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KS Besëlidhja Lezhë. The stadium holds 5,000 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Nicholas?

Nearby attractions include Skanderbeg Memorial, Lezhe (1 min walk), Obelisku i Kuvendit te Lezhes 1444, Lezhe (4 min walk), Ancient Illyrians Walls, Lezhe (5 min walk), Fort Mosque, Lezhe (10 min walk).

Church of Saint Nicholas, Lezhe

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Church of Saint Nicholas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lezhë Castle, Lezhe

Fort Mosque, Lezhe

Skanderbeg Memorial, Lezhe

Obelisku i Kuvendit te Lezhes 1444, Lezhe

Ancient Illyrians Walls, Lezhe

Brian Filipi Stadium, Lezhe

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Nicholas?