St. Michael's Monastery Church, Gjirokastër

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St. Michael's Monastery Church is a monastery church in Nivan, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania. ()

Local name: Kisha e Manastirit të Shën MëhillitCoordinates: 40°4'47"N, 20°8'6"E

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Gjirokastër Albania

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

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

0.5 miSE
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
14 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...
~1960 ftS
Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
10 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...
0.4 miS
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
12 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...
~1530 ftS
Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
8 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...
0.5 miS
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
12 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
0.5 miSE
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
14 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.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
12 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.
~1680 ftS
40°4'31"N • 20°8'7"E
Skenduli House, Gjirokastër
9 min walk • Museum
~1500 ftS
40°4'33"N • 20°8'5"E
Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër
8 min walk • Museum
1.2 miSE
Mausoleum
Zall Teqe, Gjirokastër
30 min walk • The Zall Tekke or Asim Baba Tekke is a Bektashi teqe in Gjirokastër, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Michael's Monastery Church?

Nearby attractions include Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër (6 min walk), Muzeu Etnografic, Gjirokastër (8 min walk), Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër (8 min walk), Skenduli House, Gjirokastër (9 min walk).