Elbasan Arena, Elbasan

Name: Elbasan Arena
Address: 1 Sheshi Ruzhdi Bizhuta, Elbasan, Albania

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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

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Elbasan Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Elbasan, Albania. The stadium was completed in 1967 and has been the home ground of KF Elbasani ever since. The stadium was under reconstruction and was officially inaugurated on 8 October 2014 in time for the match against Denmark, valid for the qualifiers of UEFA Euro 2016, with total capacity of 12,800, making it the 3rd largest in Albania, after the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1967 (57 years ago)Capacity: 12.800Coordinates: 41°6'57"N, 20°5'31"E

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1 Sheshi Ruzhdi BizhutaElbasan Albania

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Elbasan Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbasan Castle, Church of St. Mary, King Mosque, Basilica on Tepe's Hill.

0.7 miW
Forts and castles
Elbasan Castle, Elbasan
17 min walk • Elbasan castle is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania. The castle was initially composed of 26 equidistant 9-metre high towers. Part of Via Egnatia passes through the castle. Sinan Pasha's Turkish bath is within the walls of the castle. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.
0.6 miW
Monastery
Church of St. Mary, Elbasan
16 min walk • The St. Mary's Church is an Eastern Orthodox church and monastery in Elbasan, Albania. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1963. The church's building started in 1483, but it ended almost a century later: the church had its first religious services only in 1556.
0.6 miW
Mosque
King Mosque, Elbasan
15 min walk • The King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque within the Ottoman Elbasan Castle in the town of Elbasan, Albania. The mosque was built by Sultan Bayazit II around 1482–1485. This makes it one of the oldest active mosques in Albania besides the Fatih Mosque in Durrës. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1948.
1.1 miW
Memorial
Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan
28 min walk • The Basilica on Tepe's Hill is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Elbasan.
0.8 miS
Mosque
Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan
21 min walk • The Naziresha Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Elbasan. It was built in 1599 by a Naziresha, the daughter of a Nazır. After being partly damaged in 1920 due to an earthquake, it became a Cultural Monument in 1948. During a renovation in 2012, the high red tile roof was replaced by a metal dome.
0.5 miSW
41°6'44"N • 20°4'59"E
Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan
14 min walk • Museum
0.6 miSW
41°6'36"N • 20°4'58"E
Qëndra Tregtare Orti City, Elbasan
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miNW
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan, Elbasan
22 min walk • Aleksandër Xhuvani University is an institution of higher education located in Elbasan, Albania. It is divided into five faculties: Natural Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Educational Sciences and Medical and Technical Sciences. The current rector of the university is Prof. Dr. Skënder Topi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elbasan Arena?

Nearby attractions include Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan (14 min walk), King Mosque, Elbasan (15 min walk), Church of St. Mary, Elbasan (16 min walk), Elbasan Castle, Elbasan (17 min walk).

How to get to Elbasan Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elbasan Arena:

Bus

Bus-Kriva (14 min walk)
Tirana (20 min walk)

Train

Elbasan (31 min walk)