Monasteries in Albania

Monastery of the Annunciation – Vanistër is a historic Orthodox monastery located in the village of Vanistër, near Gjirokastër. Surrounded…

Ravenia Monastery is a peaceful Orthodox religious site surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gjirokastër region. Known for its…

Frashtan Monastery is a lesser-known religious gem in the Gjirokastër region, surrounded by the quiet landscapes of the Albanian…

Dhuvjan Monastery is a historic religious landmark tucked into the village of Dhuvjan, known for its connection to the area’s Orthodox…

Ardenica Monastery is one of Albania's most important cultural and spiritual heritage monuments, built in the 13th century on the hills of…

The Monastery of Saint Mary is a medieval Byzantine monastery located within the archaeological park of ancient Apollonia. The Church of…

The Monastery of Saint George is a historic Orthodox monastery located on Demë Hill, near Bregas and Sarandë. The complex is a Category I…

The Monastery of the 40 Saints is a historic Byzantine-era monastery overlooking Sarandë, believed to have been built in the 6th century.…

The Monastery of Saint Blaise is a historic Orthodox monastery in the Durrës region, dedicated to Saint Blaise (Shën Vlash). Surrounded by…

St. John the Baptist's Monastery, also known as the Monastery of Saint Prodhrom, is a historic Eastern Orthodox monastery in Voskopojë.…