Fier County district, Albania

Places to visit near Armen

Armen is a town in Fier County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 caves. The must-see places are Xhamia e Muradis (14 km), Independence Monument (14 km) and Kaninë Castle (15 km).

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Armen at a glance

Location
Fier County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.5364° N, 19.5961° E
Places within 50 km
129 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Armen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Armen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Armen

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Armen. The closest is Kalaja e Gurzezës (11 km); the best-known is Independence Monument (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Armen

31 churches within 100 km of Armen. The closest is Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (15 km); the best-known is Church of Zvërnec Monastery (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Armen

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Armen. The closest is Lungara (22 km); the best-known is Mount Shpirag (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Armen

28 caves within 100 km of Armen. The closest is Shpella e Pocemit (17 km); the best-known is The Cave of Haxhi Ali (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Armen

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Armen. The closest is Triport Castle Walls (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Armen

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Armen. The closest is Xhamia e Muradis (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Armen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Armen
  2. 18 km Narta Lagoon · lake, Vlorë County
  3. 11 km Independence Monument · monument, Vlorë County
  4. 1 km Xhamia e Muradis · mosque or dargah, Vlorë County
  5. 5 km Kaninë Castle · heritage site, Vlorë County
  6. 27 km Byllis Archaeological Park · heritage site, Fier County
  7. 15 km Back to Armen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Armen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3756Kalaja e Gurzezës (11 km)
    Churches2031Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints928Lungara (22 km)
    Caves1828Shpella e Pocemit (17 km)
    Other attractions812The Walls of Ancient Aulon (14 km)
    Beaches & coast612Triport Castle Walls (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1011Xhamia e Muradis (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Pishë Poro - Nartë Protected Landscape (20 km)
    Museums58National Museum of Independence (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Ujembledhesi I Greshices (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Zvërnec Island (21 km)
    Waterfalls15Ujevara e Ramices (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ardenica Monastery (39 km)

    Armen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Armen?

    Xhamia e Muradis (mosque or dargah, about 14 km), Independence Monument (monument, about 14 km), Kaninë Castle (heritage site, about 15 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 15 km), The Ancient City of Nikaia (attraction, about 17 km), Narta Lagoon (lake, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Armen?

    129 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 caves, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Armen?

    Kalaja e Gurzezës, about 11 km by road; Gurëzeza (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Armen?

    Kisha Katolike Shën Luigji Gonzaga, about 15 km by road; Church of Zvërnec Monastery (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Armen?

    Lungara, about 22 km by road; Shkembi I Cfirit (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Armen?

    Start in Armen, visit Narta Lagoon, then Independence Monument, then Xhamia e Muradis, then Kaninë Castle, then Byllis Archaeological Park, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Armen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Armen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Armen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Armen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.