Monastery of Saint Vlash, Durrës

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Monastery of Saint Vlash is a monastery of the Albanian Orthodox Church in village Shënavlash, Durrës District, Albania. ()

Coordinates: 41°20'52"N, 19°29'25"E

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Durrës Albania

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Monastery of Saint Vlash – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.4 miSW
Remains of a Roman amphitheater
Amphitheater, Durrës
87 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...
3.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Durrës Castle, Durrës
89 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...
3.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre, Durrës
83 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...
3.3 miSW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Durrës, Durrës
85 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.
3.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Fatih Mosque, Durrës
88 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...
3.6 miSW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Durrës Archaeological Museum, Durrës
92 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.
3.4 miSW
41°18'39"N • 19°26'46"E
Alexander Moissi Museum House, Durrës
88 min walk • Museum
3.3 miSW
41°18'39"N • 19°26'56"E
Saint Asti and Saint Paul Orthodox Church, Durrës
86 min walk • Church
3.3 miS
Church
Basilica of Saint Michael, Durrës
85 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.
2.9 miS
Beach
Beach of Durrës, Durrës
74 min walk • The Beach of Durrës is the biggest and most visited beach in Albania. It lines the seafront of the city of Durrës and is about 10.5 kilometres long. A number of notable Hotels overlook the beach such as the Adriatik Hotel. This destination is popular with people from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
3.1 miSW
Harbor
Port of Durrës, Durrës
80 min walk • The Port of Durrës is the largest seaport of Albania. The port is situated in the city of Durrës. It is an artificial basin that is formed between two moles, with a west-northwesterly oriented entrance approximately 183 metres wide as it passes between the ends of the moles.