Landmarks & Tourist Attractions
in Lezhë, Albania

Patok Lagoon

Laguna e Patokut

Patok Lagoon is one of Albania’s most beautiful coastal natural areas, located along the Adriatic coast between Tirana and Lezhë. Known for its rich…

Patok, Albania

Merxhani Lagoon

Laguna e Merxhanit

Merxhani Lagoon is one of the most important lagoons within the Kune–Vain–Tale Nature Reserve, located near Shëngjin in Lezhë County. Surrounded by forests,…

Shengjin - Kune Str, Albania

Coastal Defense Bunkers

Bunkerët e Mbrojtjes Bregdetare

The Coastal Defense Bunkers at Tale Beach are military structures from Albania’s communist era, built as part of the country’s coastal defense system during…

Rrilë - Tale, Tale, Albania

Kune–Vain–Tale Reserve

Rezervati Natyror Kune–Vain–Tale

Kune–Vain–Tale Reserve is one of Albania's most important protected natural areas, located along the Lezhë coastline. Featuring lagoons, Mediterranean…

Kune-Vain, Tale, Albania

Kune–Vain Beach

Plazhi Kune–Vain

Kune–Vain Beach is a peaceful sandy beach on the Lezhë coastline, located next to the Kune–Vain–Tale Nature Reserve. Surrounded by pine forests, lagoons, and…

Lezhë, Albania

Shëngjin Beach

Plazhi i Shëngjinit

The main beach of Shëngjin, Lezha’s little port town: golden sand, shallow sea and a row of hotels and bars that make it the summer hub of northern Albania.…

Shëngjin, Lezhë

Thrown Sand Beach

Plazhi Rana e Hedhun

A natural monument about 4 km north-west of Shëngjin: sand dunes climbing up to 80 m against the hillside, as if the sand were poured from the mountain into…

Thrown Sand, Lezhë

Tale Beach

Plazhi i Tales

A wide sandy beach on the Lezha coast, between the mouths of the Mat and Drin rivers. For decades the area’s popular beach, with dark iodine-rich sand,…

Tale, Lezhë

Kune Beach

Plazhi i Kunes

A quiet beach beside the Kune–Vain nature reserve, between the sea and lagoons where dozens of bird species nest. Soft sand and pines behind the shore —…

Kune, Lezhë

Kunë Island

Ishulli i Kunës

Kunë Island is a small natural island located in the Drin River delta, forming part of the Kune–Vain–Tale Nature Reserve near Shëngjin. Renowned for its…

Kunë Island, Albania

Church of Saint Anthony of Laç (Shna Ndou)

Kisha e Shën Antonit të Laçit (Shna Ndou)

The Church of Saint Anthony is located on the mountain above the town of Laç and is one of Albania’s most important pilgrimage centers. The site has a long…

Laç, Albania

Rubik Monastery Church

Kisha e Manastirit të Rubikut

Rubik Monastery Church is a historic Catholic church and monastery overlooking the town of Rubik in northern Albania. Dating back to the medieval period, it…

Rruga Kisha e Shëlbeumit, Rubik, Albania

Church of St. John in Kulme

Kisha e Shën Gjonit në Kulme

Church of St. John in Kulme is a recognized cultural monument in the Lezhë region, preserving an important part of the area’s religious and architectural…

Fang, Albania

The Franciscan Church and Monastery of Lezhë

Kisha dhe Manastiri Françeskan i Lezhës

The Franciscan Church and Monastery of Lezhë is an important religious and cultural landmark in the city, reflecting the long-standing Franciscan presence in…

Lezhë, Albania

Sebastia Castle

Kalaja e Sebastes

Sebastia Castle is a historic fortification located in the Laç area, near the mountain and the Saint Anthony pilgrimage complex. Surrounded by hilly…

Laç , Albania

Maja e Sukës

Maja e Sukës is a scenic mountain peak near Milot, in Kurbin Municipality, offering beautiful natural landscapes and panoramic views of the surrounding area.…

Milot, Albania

Zogu Bridge

Ura e Zogut

Zogu Bridge (Mat Bridge), Milot is one of Albania’s most significant historic bridges. Built in 1926–1927 over the Mat River during the era of Ahmet Zogu and…

Milot, Albania

Skanderbeg's Tomb (Skanderbeg Memorial)

Varri i Skënderbeut (Memoriali i Skënderbeut)

The Skanderbeg Memorial in Lezhë stands on the site of the former Church of Saint Nicholas, where Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg was buried after his death on…

Frang Bardhi, Lezhë, Albania

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Statue of Skanderbeg

Statuja e Skënderbeut

Statue of Skanderbeg, Lezhë is a bronze monument dedicated to Albania’s national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, located in the historic center of Lezhë…

Lezhë, Albania

Ruins of Lissus

Rrënojat e Lissusit

The Ruins of Lissus are located on the hill overlooking Lezhë and represent the remains of one of the most important ancient cities in the territory of…

Sheshi Gjergj Kastrioti, Lezhë, Albania

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Palace of Culture “Dedë Ndue Lazri”

Pallati i Kulturës “Dedë Ndue Lazri”

The Palace of Culture “Dedë Ndue Lazri” is located in Gjergj Kastrioti Square in the center of Lezhë, opposite the city hall. It is an important cultural…

Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, Lezhë, Albania

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The Obelisk of the League of Lezhë

Obelisku i Kuvendit të Lezhës

The obelisk stands in the center of Lezhë, at Besëlidhja Square, commemorating the League of Lezhë of March 2, 1444, when Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg brought…

Rruga Frang Bardhi, Lezhë, Albania

The Defensive Tower of Lezhë Castle

Kulla Mbrojtëse – Kalaja e Lezhës

The Defensive Tower of Lezhë Castle is part of the historic fortification system of Lezhë Castle, built to protect the strategic hill overlooking the city.…

Lezhë, Albania

The Walls and Acropolis of Lezhë Castle

Muret dhe Akropoli i Kalasë së Lezhës

The Walls and Acropolis of Lezhë Castle form the historic core of the fortress, preserving important traces of Lezhë’s long and layered history. The ancient…

Lezhë, Albania

The Long Stone

Guri i Gjatë

The Long Stone is a distinctive natural rock formation located in the hills around Laç. Rising from the surrounding landscape, this elongated rock formation…

Gjorm, Albania

The Spring of Gjormi

Kroi i Gjormit

The Spring of Gjormi is a natural spring in the hills around Laç, offering a peaceful spot surrounded by the greenery and rugged landscape of the area. The…

Gjorm, Albania

Ethnographic Museum of Lezhë

Muzeu Etnografik i Lezhës

The Ethnographic Museum of Lezhë preserves and presents the material and spiritual heritage of the Lezhë region and northern Albania. Its collection contains…

Sheshi Gjergj Kastrioti, Lezhë, Albania

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Playground for Children

Kënd Lojërash për Fëmijë

This playground in Lezhë is a recreational space designed for children of different age groups. Its play equipment and open areas provide opportunities for…

Lezhë, Albania

Qendra Tregtare Net Center

Net Center Shopping Mall

Net Center is a shopping mall in Lezhë, located around the Ura e Cenit / Lezhë–Ishull Road area. The center offers a variety of shopping and service options,…

Ura e Cenit 4501, Lezhë, Albania

Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Nënë Tereza e Kalkutës

Mother Teresa of Calcutta is a site associated with the life and legacy of Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, the Albanian-born Catholic nun known worldwide as Mother…

Lezhë, Albania

Lake of Kënalla

Liqeni i Kënallës

Lake of Kënalla is a natural lagoon located near Shëngjin, in the Lezhë area. Surrounded by hills, vegetation, and natural landscapes, it provides an…

Rruga Lezhë-Sëngjin

White Sail Mountain

Mali Vela Bardhë

Mali Vela Bardhë is a picturesque mountain area near Vela, marked by rugged terrain, forests and the natural landscapes of northern Albania. It offers…

Velë, Albania

Our Lady of Velë

Zoja e Velës

Our Lady of Velë is an important religious site in the Velë area near Lezhë, associated with Catholic tradition and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Set in a…

Velë, Albania

Shëngjin Viewpoint

Shëngjin panorama

A viewpoint on the hills above Shëngjin, with open views over the port, the bay and the long sandy coastline of Lezha. It is a short walk up from town and…

Shëngjin, Lezhë, Albania

Lezhë Castle

Kalaja e Lezhës

Lezhë Castle is a historic fortress rising above the city of Lezhë, built on the foundations of an ancient settlement and shaped by Illyrian, Roman,…

Rruga Varosh, Lezhë, Albania