Basilica on Tepe's Hill, Elbasan

#5 among attractions in Elbasan

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The Basilica on Tepe's Hill is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Elbasan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°6'52"N, 20°4'18"E

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Basilica on Tepe's Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbasan Arena, Elbasan Castle, Church of St. Mary, King Mosque.

1.1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Elbasan Arena, Elbasan
28 min walk • Elbasan Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in Elbasan, Albania. The stadium was completed in 1967 and has been the home ground of KF Elbasani ever since.
0.4 miE
Forts and castles
Elbasan Castle, Elbasan
12 min walk • Elbasan castle is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania. The castle was initially composed of 26 equidistant 9-metre high towers. Part of Via Egnatia passes through the castle. Sinan Pasha's Turkish bath is within the walls of the castle. It is a well-preserved attraction built in the early 19th century.
0.5 miE
Monastery
Church of St. Mary, Elbasan
12 min walk • The St. Mary's Church is an Eastern Orthodox church and monastery in Elbasan, Albania. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1963. The church's building started in 1483, but it ended almost a century later: the church had its first religious services only in 1556.
0.5 miE
Mosque
King Mosque, Elbasan
13 min walk • The King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque within the Ottoman Elbasan Castle in the town of Elbasan, Albania. The mosque was built by Sultan Bayazit II around 1482–1485. This makes it one of the oldest active mosques in Albania besides the Fatih Mosque in Durrës. It became a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1948.
1 miSE
Mosque
Naziresha Mosque, Elbasan
26 min walk • The Naziresha Mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Elbasan. It was built in 1599 by a Naziresha, the daughter of a Nazır. After being partly damaged in 1920 due to an earthquake, it became a Cultural Monument in 1948. During a renovation in 2012, the high red tile roof was replaced by a metal dome.
0.6 miE
41°6'44"N • 20°4'59"E
Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan
16 min walk • Museum
0.7 miSE
41°6'36"N • 20°4'58"E
Qëndra Tregtare Orti City, Elbasan
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan, Elbasan
17 min walk • Aleksandër Xhuvani University is an institution of higher education located in Elbasan, Albania. It is divided into five faculties: Natural Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Educational Sciences and Medical and Technical Sciences. The current rector of the university is Prof. Dr. Skënder Topi.
0.7 miSW
41°6'22"N • 20°3'47"E
Orti Space, Elbasan
19 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miW
41°6'40"N • 20°3'26"E
Tregu i perimeve, Elbasan
21 min walk • Shopping, Market

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica on Tepe's Hill?

Nearby attractions include Elbasan Castle, Elbasan (12 min walk), Church of St. Mary, Elbasan (12 min walk), King Mosque, Elbasan (13 min walk), Muzeu Etnografik, Elbasan (16 min walk).

How to get to Basilica on Tepe's Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica on Tepe's Hill:

Bus

Tirana (11 min walk)
Bus Station (22 min walk)

Train

Elbasan (18 min walk)