Shkëmbi i Kavajës

#157 among destinations in Albania

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Shkëmbi i Kavajës is a landmark named after the town of Kavajë, Albania. The outsized rock is about 6 kilometers from Kavajë and about 8 kilometers from Durrës. It is said to be the place where, in 48 BC, during Caesar's Civil War, Caesar fought against Pompey. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°16'57"N, 19°30'57"E

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DurrësAlbania

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Shkëmbi i Kavajës – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amphitheater, Durrës Castle, Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Great Mosque of Durrës.

4.2 miNW
Remains of a Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Durrës
108 min walk • The Amphitheater of Durrës, nestled in the heart of the coastal city in Albania, stands as a monumental relic of the ancient world. This impressive structure, dating back to the 2nd century AD, is one of the largest amphitheaters ever built in the Balkan Peninsula...
4 miNW
Forts and castles
Durrës Castle, Durrës
103 min walk • Durrës Castle, a historic fortress in the heart of Durrës, Albania, stands as a testament to the city's ancient and medieval past. Originating in the Byzantine period, the castle has seen numerous modifications and expansions over the centuries, reflecting the...
4.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Durrës
108 min walk • The Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Durrës, one of Albania's oldest and most historically significant cities. This prestigious venue, named after the renowned Albanian actor Aleksandër Moisiu, who was a prominent figure in...
4.2 miNW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Durrës, Durrës
108 min walk • The Great Mosque of Durrës, also known as the Sultan Mehmet Fatih Mosque, is a historic religious edifice in the coastal city of Durrës, Albania. This mosque stands as a testament to the city's long history and its Ottoman past.
2.2 miS
41°15'3"N • 19°31'11"E
Golem beach, Durrës
57 min walk • Beach
4.1 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Fatih Mosque, Durrës
106 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Durrës, one of Albania's oldest and most historic cities, stands the venerable Fatih Mosque — a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry and its Ottoman past. This mosque, an emblem of Islamic architecture and spirituality, has been a...
4.4 miNW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Durrës Archaeological Museum, Durrës
113 min walk • The Durrës Archaeological Museum in Durrës, Albania, established in 1951, is the largest archaeological museum in the country. The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantine walls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481.
4.7 miN
Monastery
Monastery of Saint Vlash, Durrës
120 min walk • Monastery of Saint Vlash is a monastery of the Albanian Orthodox Church in village Shënavlash, Durrës District, Albania.
4.1 miNW
41°18'39"N • 19°26'46"E
Alexander Moissi Museum House, Durrës
105 min walk • Museum
4 miNW
41°18'39"N • 19°26'56"E
Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church, Durrës
102 min walk • Church
1.4 miN
Church
Basilica of Saint Michael, Durrës
36 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Michael is a former basilica dedicated to Saint Michael, located in Arapaj, Durrës. Its ruins have been declared a Cultural Monument of Albania. The Basilica of Saint Michael is an early Palaeo-Christian church which is believed to date to the 5th or 6th century.