Mount Lunxhëri

#138 among destinations in Albania

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Mount Lunxhëri is a mountain in southern Albania in the geographical region of Southern Albanian Highlands. Its highest elevation is 2,156 m. Its orientation is northwest to southeast. The valley of the river Drino, with the city Gjirokastër, lies to its southwest. The Zagori region lies to its east. It is part of the mountain chain Shëndelli-Lunxhëri-Bureto chain, which goes parallel to the Trebeshinë-Dhembel-Nemërçkë chain. The mount has the same name of the region of Lunxhëri. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°8'22"N, 20°14'34"E

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GjirokastërAlbania

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Mount Lunxhëri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gjirokastër Castle, Teqe Mosque, Antigonia, Gjirokastër Mosque.

7.1 miSW
12th-century fortress and military museum
Gjirokastër Castle, Gjirokastër
180 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...
7.1 miSW
Mosque
Teqe Mosque, Gjirokastër
183 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...
3.8 miS
City, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture
Antigonia, Gjirokastër
96 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...
7.2 miSW
Mosque
Gjirokastër Mosque, Gjirokastër
183 min walk • The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Memi Bey Mosque, is a mosque located in Gjirokastër, Albania.
6.8 miSW
Church
Holy Transfiguration Church, Gjirokastër
175 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.
7.1 miSW
Memorial
Obelisk, Gjirokastër
182 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.
5.2 miSE
Church
Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Libohovë
132 min walk • The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, simply known as Koimissi or Saint Mary church is an Eastern Orthodox Christian church in the village of Labovë e Kryqit, in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. It is one of the most representative examples of Byzantine architecture in Albania.
7 miSW
Square
Çerçiz Topulli Square, Gjirokastër
179 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.
6.5 miSW
Bridge
Kordhocë bridge
167 min walk • The Kordhocë Bridge is an Ottoman Turkish stone arch bridge in the village of Kordhocë in Albania and about two kilometers south of Gjirokastër. It spans the Drino river at a maximum height of about 7 meters. It is about 20 metres long and 3.7 meters wide and is one of the most important buildings of the Ottoman period in Epirus.
5.4 miN
Memorial
Holy Apostles' Church
138 min walk • Holy Apostles' Church is a church in Hoshtevë, Gjirokastër County, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.
7 miSW
Mausoleum
Zall Teqe, Gjirokastër
179 min walk • The Zall Tekke or Asim Baba Tekke is a Bektashi teqe in Gjirokastër, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.