Monasteries in Albania

KuJan lists 8 monasteries across Albania, from Gjirokastër, Vlorë, Fier, Durrës, Korçë. Each one has its location on the map, photos where we have them, and directions by public transport where the route exists.

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Monastery of the Annunciation – Vanistër Monastery of the Annunciation – Vanistër

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

Ravenia Monastery Ravenia Monastery

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

Frashtan Monastery Frashtan Monastery

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

Dhuvjan Monastery Dhuvjan Monastery

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

Vlorë 1

Monastery of Saint George Monastery of Saint George

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

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The Monastery of Saint Mary The Monastery of Saint Mary

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

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The Monastery of Saint Blaise The Monastery of Saint Blaise

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

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St. John the Baptist's Monastery St. John the Baptist's Monastery

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

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