Religious sites in Albania

KuJan lists 11 religious sites across Albania, from Berat, Korçë, Durrës, Shkodër, Fier, Gjirokastër. Each one has its location on the map, photos where we have them, and directions by public transport where the route exists.

Berat 4

Saint Demetrius Cathedral Saint Demetrius Cathedral

Saint Demetrius Cathedral is an important Orthodox cathedral in Berat, dedicated to Saint Demetrius. With its distinctive architecture and…

Gjurma e Abaz Aliut Gjurma e Abaz Aliut

Gjurma e Abaz Aliut is a unique natural and spiritual landmark near Dhores, about 5 km southwest of Çorovodë. The site features unusual…

The Tomb of Dervish Iljaz The Tomb of Dervish Iljaz

The Tomb of Dervish Iljaz is a Bektashi religious shrine located near the Kulmak Tekke on Mount Tomorr. Dervish Iljaz founded the famous…

The Tomb of Abaz Ali The Tomb of Abaz Ali

The Tomb of Abaz Ali is a sacred Bektashi pilgrimage site located on the summit of Mount Tomorr, at an elevation of about 2,416–2,417…

Korçë 2

Tyrbe e Bulgarecit Tyrbe e Bulgarecit

Tyrbe e Bulgarecit is a sacred Bektashi site near the village of Bulgarec, Korçë. It is recognized as one of the local holy places visited…

Baba Abdulla Tekke Baba Abdulla Tekke

Baba Abdulla Tekke is a Bektashi spiritual center in the village of Melçan, near Korçë. With roots dating back to the 17th century, the…

Durrës 1

The Skete of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women The Skete of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women

The Skete of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women is a religious site in the Durrës area dedicated to the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women, who hold an…

Shkodër 1

The Turbe of Drisht The Turbe of Drisht

The Turbe of Drisht is a historic Islamic shrine and tomb located in the area of Drisht, near the ruins of Drisht Castle. The monument…

Fier 1

Baba Selim’s Tekke Baba Selim’s Tekke

Baba Selim’s Tekke (Teqeja e Baba Selimit) is a Bektashi religious site dedicated to Baba Selim in the Fier region. The tekke reflects the…

Gjirokastër 1

Bënçë Bektashi Tekke Bënçë Bektashi Tekke

Bënçë Bektashi Tekke is a historic Bektashi spiritual site near Tepelenë, traditionally associated with the Baba Idriz tekke. The site has…

Tirana 1

Et'hem Bey Mosque Et'hem Bey Mosque

An 18th-century Ottoman mosque on Skanderbeg Square, celebrated for its rare frescoes.

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