Viroit Park and Lake, Gjirokastër

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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Viroit Park and Lake is a place located in Gjirokastër (Gjirokastër county) and belongs to the category of nature, natural attraction, lake.

It is situated at an altitude of 610 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 40°6'1"N latitude and 20°7'24"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastër (universities and schools, 36 min walk), Gjirokastra Stadium (arenas and stadiums, 39 min walk), St. Michael's Monastery Church (memorial, 40 min walk).

Elevation: 610 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°6'1"N, 20°7'24"E

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Gjirokastër Albania

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Viroit Park and Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
53 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...
1.8 miS
Historical place
Zekate House, Gjirokastër
47 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...
2 miSE
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
51 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...
1.8 miS
Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Gjirokastër
46 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...
5.3 miE
City, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Antigonia, Gjirokastër
136 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Gjirokastër, Albania, lies the archaeological site of Antigonia, a testament to the region's ancient past. Antigonia, once a bustling Hellenistic city, was founded by King Pyrrhus of Epirus in the 3rd century BCE, named in honor of...
2 miSE
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
51 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
2 miSE
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
51 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.
1.9 miSE
Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
50 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.
2 miSE
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
51 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.
5.3 miW
Forts and castles
Kardhiq Castle, Gjirokastër
134 min walk • Kardhiq Castle is a ruined hill fortress located in Kardhiq, southern Albania. Built between the late 14th and the early 15th century by the Zenebishi family, it was restored by Ali Pasha in the early 19th century.
1.8 miS
40°4'31"N • 20°8'7"E
Skenduli House, Gjirokastër
47 min walk • Museum