Tirana County district, Albania
Places to visit near Bërxull
Bërxull is a town in Tirana County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Prezë Castle (7 km), Tirana Mosaic (14 km) and Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" (15 km).
Bërxull at a glance
- Location
- Tirana County district, Albania
- Coordinates
- 41.3800° N, 19.6875° E
- Places within 50 km
- 169 (62 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 mosques & dargahs
Top places to visit near Bërxull
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bërxull: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Prezë CastleForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Tirana MosaicForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit"Churches · Tirana CountyMust-see
- King Zog IForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- House of Painter Sali ShijakuForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- National History MuseumMuseums · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Teqja e Sheh DyrritMosques · Tirana CountyMust-see
- House of Leaves - The Museum of Secret SurveillanceMuseums · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of ChristChurches · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Skanderbeg MonumentForts · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Et'hem Bey MosqueMosques · Tirana CountyMust-see
- Clock TowerOther · Tirana CountyMust-see
More places near Bërxull
- Rinia Park · park · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Art Gallery Muhamet Kërpaçi · museum · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tyrbe of Kapllan Pasha · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- The Unknown Soldier · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Kokonozit · dargah · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kalaja e Tiranës · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Saint Paul's Cathedral · church · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pyramid of Tirana · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Zgërdhesh · fort · Durrës County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tirana Zoo · sanctuary · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tanners' Bridge · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mother Teresa Square · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
Things to see near Bërxull, by type
Forts & heritage near Bërxull
63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bërxull. The closest is Prezë Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.
- Prezë Castle · fort · Tirana County · ~7 km · Must-see
- Tirana Mosaic · fort · Tirana County · ~14 km · Must-see
- King Zog I · fort · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- House of Painter Sali Shijaku · fort · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Skanderbeg Monument · fort · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Tyrbe of Kapllan Pasha · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
Churches near Bërxull
35 churches within 100 km of Bërxull. The closest is Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania (12 km); the best-known is Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" · church · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Orthodox Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ · church · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Saint Paul's Cathedral · church · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Prokopit · church · Tirana County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Basilica of Saint Michael · church · Durrës County · ~22 km · Must-see
- Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania · church · Tirana County · ~12 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Bërxull
26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bërxull. The closest is Kodra Baushollës (19 km); the best-known is Mali I Krujes (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Mali I Krujes · viewpoint · Durrës County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Dajti · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mali Me Gropa · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Kodra Baushollës · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~19 km
- Maja e Gamtitit · viewpoint · Durrës County · ~20 km
- Kodra Tufinës · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~21 km
Mosques & dargahs near Bërxull
24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bërxull. The closest is Baitul Awwal Mosque (9 km); the best-known is Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit · dargah · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Et'hem Bey Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Kokonozit · dargah · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit · dargah · Durrës County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Baitul Awwal Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~9 km
- Great Mosque of Tirana · dargah · Tirana County · ~16 km
Museums near Bërxull
16 museums within 100 km of Bërxull. The closest is National History Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.
- National History Museum · museum · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- House of Leaves - The Museum of Secret Surveillance · museum · Tirana County · ~15 km · Must-see
- Art Gallery Muhamet Kërpaçi · museum · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tirana Archeological Museum · museum · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" · museum · Tirana County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Durrës Archeological Museum · museum · Durrës County · ~28 km · Must-see
Beaches & coast near Bërxull
16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bërxull. The closest is Beach of Durrës (23 km). Best time: october to march.
- Beach of Durrës · beach · ~23 km · Must-see
- Plazhi I Golemit · beach · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lalzit Bay · beach · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cape of Rodon · beach · Durrës County · ~38 km · Must-see
- Seaside Large Steps · beach · Durrës County · ~28 km
- Plazhi Portez · beach · ~30 km
A one-day trip from Bërxull
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.
- Start in Bërxull
- 7 km Prezë Castle · heritage site, Tirana County
- 20 km King Zog I · heritage site, Tirana County
- 1 km House of Painter Sali Shijaku · heritage site, Tirana County
- 2 km Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" · church, Tirana County
- 1 km Tirana Mosaic · heritage site, Tirana County
- 14 km Back to Bërxull
Plan a longer trip from Bërxull — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Bërxull
No traveller has reported from around Bërxull yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Bërxull
All places near Bërxull by distance
Within 15 km of Bërxull
- Baitul Awwal Mosque · dargah · Tirana County · ~9 km
- Lalm Castle · fort · Tirana County · ~11 km
- Paskuqan Lake · lake · Tirana County · ~12 km
- Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania · church · Tirana County · ~12 km
- Kisha Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë · church · Tirana County · ~14 km
- The Museum of the Bank of Albania · museum · Tirana County · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Tirana Archeological Museum · museum · Tirana County · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shën Prokopit · church · Tirana County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" · museum · Tirana County · ~17 km · Must-see
- Grand Park of Tirana · park · Tirana County · ~17 km · Must-see
- National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania · attraction · Tirana County · ~19 km · Must-see
- Tujan Castle · fort · Tirana County · ~20 km · Must-see
- Liqeni I Farkës · lake · Tirana County · ~20 km · Must-see
- Krujë Castle · fort · Durrës County · ~21 km · Must-see
- Basilica of Saint Michael · church · Durrës County · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kalaja e Dorëzit · fort · Tirana County · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mali I Krujes · viewpoint · Durrës County · ~23 km · Must-see
- Beach of Durrës · beach · ~23 km · Must-see
- Ishëm Castle · fort · Durrës County · ~24 km · Must-see
- Petrela Castle · fort · Tirana County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Dajti · viewpoint · Tirana County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dajti Castle · fort · Tirana County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Plazhi I Golemit · beach · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bride's Tomb · fort · Tirana County · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dajti Mountain National Park · sanctuary · Tirana County · ~26 km · Must-see
- The Ancient Settlement of Persqop · fort · Tirana County · ~26 km · Must-see
- Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit · dargah · Durrës County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Venetian Tower · fort · Durrës County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Durrës Castle · attraction · Durrës County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës · fort · Durrës County · ~27 km · Must-see
- Durrës Archeological Museum · museum · Durrës County · ~28 km · Must-see
- Royal Villa of Durrës · attraction · Durrës County · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lalzit Bay · beach · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cave of Pëllumbas · cave · Tirana County · ~34 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shna Ndout · church · Lezhë County · ~35 km · Must-see
- National Library of Albania · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Taiwan Complex · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Bunk'Art 2 · museum · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Friendship Fountain · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Botanical Garden of Tirana · sanctuary · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Tomb of Süleyman Pasha · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Blloku Or Ish-Blloku · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Sarajet · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Avni Rustemi · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Stroll Along Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit · attraction · Tirana County · ~16 km
- Postbllok Memorial · fort · Tirana County · ~16 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut · church · Lezhë County · ~54 km · Must-see
- Elbasan Castle · fort · Elbasan County · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lezhë Castle · fort · Lezhë County · ~56 km · Must-see
- Shëngjin Beach · beach · ~57 km · Must-see
- Maja e Veles · viewpoint · Lezhë County · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mali I Lopës · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Divjaka-Karavasta National Park · sanctuary · Fier County · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mali Shëngjinit · viewpoint · Lezhë County · ~64 km · Must-see
- Dumrea Ecopark · viewpoint · Elbasan County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Mali I Dejës · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~66 km · Must-see
- Gulf of Drin · beach · ~51 km
- Kalaja Shkembi I Skenderbeut · fort · Elbasan County · ~51 km
- Shkumbin River · river spot · Tirana County · ~51 km
- Mali Me Gropa-Bize-Martanesh Protected Landscape · sanctuary · Dibër County · ~51 km
- Velipoja Beach · beach · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ad Quintum · fort · Elbasan County · ~52 km
- Church of St. Athanasius · church · Elbasan County · ~54 km
- Kunë Island · river spot · Lezhë County · ~55 km
- Bualli Pass · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~55 km
- St. Peter Greek Catholic Church · church · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani" · museum · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Saint Mary Elbasan · church · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- King Mosque · dargah · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Mosque of Lezha · dargah · Lezhë County · ~55 km
- Banesa e Ali Dishës · fort · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Klithma - 27 Qershor 1944 · fort · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Arsimtareve Elbasanas · fort · Elbasan County · ~55 km
- Katedralja "Shën Nikolla" · church · Lezhë County · ~55 km
- Maja e Kunora e Lurës · viewpoint · Dibër County · ~76 km · Must-see
- Paleochristian Basilica · fort · Elbasan County · ~56 km
- Shpella Hutave · cave · Lezhë County · ~56 km
- Xhamia Sulejman Pashë Vërlaci · dargah · Elbasan County · ~56 km
- Liqeni I Lopëve · lake · Dibër County · ~78 km · Must-see
- Ardenica Monastery · Buddhist site · Fier County · ~79 km · Must-see
- Velika Plaža - Plazhi I Madh · beach · ~82 km · Must-see
- Pearl Beach · beach · Ulcinj Municipality · ~85 km · Must-see
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 · attraction · Berat County · ~86 km · Must-see
- Kisha e Shpërfytyrimit · church · Dibër County · ~88 km · Must-see
- Vau I Dejës Castle · fort · Shkodër County · ~88 km · Must-see
- Black Stone · viewpoint · ~89 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 49 | 63 | Prezë Castle (7 km) |
| Churches | 15 | 35 | Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania (12 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 10 | 26 | Kodra Baushollës (19 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 13 | 24 | Baitul Awwal Mosque (9 km) |
| Other attractions | 17 | 19 | National Library of Albania (16 km) |
| Museums | 14 | 16 | National History Museum (15 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 9 | 16 | Beach of Durrës (23 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 12 | 14 | Paskuqan Lake (12 km) |
| Caves | 10 | 11 | Shpella e Kularit / Kulari Cave (21 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 8 | 10 | Botanical Garden of Tirana (16 km) |
| Waterfalls | 5 | 6 | Brar Canyon and Bridge (19 km) |
| Parks | 4 | 4 | Rinia Park (16 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 3 | Shkumbin River (51 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 2 | Monastery of Saint Vlash (21 km) |
| Treks | 2 | 2 | Ura e Dajlanit (24 km) |
Bërxull: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Bërxull?
Prezë Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Tirana Mosaic (heritage site, about 14 km), Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" (church, about 15 km), King Zog I (heritage site, about 15 km), House of Painter Sali Shijaku (heritage site, about 15 km), National History Museum (museum, about 15 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bërxull?
169 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 mosques & dargahs, 17 other attractions.
Which is the nearest fort to Bërxull?
Prezë Castle, about 7 km by road; Lalm Castle (11 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Bërxull?
Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania, about 12 km by road; Kisha Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bërxull?
Kodra Baushollës, about 19 km by road; Maja e Gamtitit (20 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Bërxull?
Start in Bërxull, visit Prezë Castle, then King Zog I, then House of Painter Sali Shijaku, then Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit", then Tirana Mosaic, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Bërxull?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.
Towns near Bërxull
- Places near Vorë · 4 km
- Places near Kashar · 5 km
- Places near Prezë · 7 km
- Places near Kamëz · 8 km
- Places near Maminas · 8 km
- Places near Nikël · 11 km
- Places near Manzë · 12 km
- Places near Vaqarr · 13 km
- Places near Paskuqan · 13 km
- Places near Gjepalaj · 13 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bërxull’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.