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Ballsh

Ballsh is a town in Fier County district, Albania of about 10,361 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lofkënd Tumuli, Byllis Archaeological Park and The Ancient City of Nikaia.

40.5989° N, 19.7347° EPop. 10,361

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see86
Notable127
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ballsh

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

109 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ballsh
  2. Byllis Archaeological Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mount Shpiragviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. St. Michael's Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Xhamia e Fieritmosque or dargah · 30 min
  6. Lofkënd Tumuliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ballsh
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ballsh?

Lofkënd Tumuli (heritage site, about 7 km), Byllis Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 8 km), The Ancient City of Nikaia (attraction, about 10 km), Mount Shpirag (viewpoint, about 17 km), Ballsh (heritage site, about 1 km), Ujembledhesi I Greshices (lake, about 5 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Ballsh?

Ballsh, about 1 km by road; Lofkënd Tumuli (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ballsh?

St Nicholas's Church, Kurjan, about 16 km by road; Kisha e Shën Gjergjit (Strume) (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ballsh?

Start in Ballsh, visit Byllis Archaeological Park, then Mount Shpirag, then St. Michael's Church, then Xhamia e Fierit, then Lofkënd Tumuli, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.