Places to visit near

Banaj

Banaj is a town in Berat County district, Albania of about 2,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 46 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, Dumrea Ecopark and St. Mary of Blachernae Church.

40.8249° N, 19.8407° EPop. 2,500

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see123
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Banaj

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

122 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 Banaj
  2. St. Mary of Blachernae Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Mount Shpiragviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Ardenica Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  5. Dumrea Ecoparkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Ujëmledhësi I Thanëslake · 45 min
  7. Back in Banaj
Today’s loopBanajStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Banaj?

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (attraction, about 8 km), Dumrea Ecopark (viewpoint, about 18 km), St. Mary of Blachernae Church (church, about 19 km), Kisha e Shën Todrit (church, about 19 km), Dormition Cathedral (church, about 20 km), Holy Trinity Church (church, about 20 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 mosques & dargahs, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Banaj?

Dimali (Kalaja e Krotinës), about 15 km by road; Kalaja e Xhaxhaj (Mbjeshovë) (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Banaj?

Kisha e Shën Kollit, about 9 km by road; Kisha e Shën Gjergjit (Strume) (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Banaj?

Start in Banaj, visit St. Mary of Blachernae Church, then Mount Shpirag, then Ardenica Monastery, then Dumrea Ecopark, then Ujëmledhësi I Thanës, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.