Durrës County district, Albania

Places to visit near Durrës

Durrës is a city in Durrës County district, Albania, home to about 122,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 12 mosques & dargahs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit (2 km), Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës (2 km) and Durrës Castle (2 km).

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Durrës, Albania
Durrës, Durrës County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Durrës at a glance

Location
Durrës County district, Albania
Population
about 122,034
Coordinates
41.3235° N, 19.4547° E
Places within 50 km
142 (53 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 Durrës

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Durrës: 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 Durrës

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Durrës. The closest is Mozaiku Tek Pallati I Sportit (1 km); the best-known is Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Durrës

31 churches within 100 km of Durrës. The closest is Catholic Church of Saint Lucia (2 km); the best-known is Basilica of Saint Michael (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Durrës

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Durrës. The closest is Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Durrës

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Durrës. The closest is Kodra Baushollës (43 km); the best-known is Mali I Krujes (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Durrës

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Durrës. The closest is Ujembledhesi I Manskurise (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Durrës

17 museums within 100 km of Durrës. The closest is Shtepia e Aleksander Moisiut (2 km); the best-known is Durrës Archeological Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Durrës

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Durrës
  2. 2 km Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit · mosque or dargah, Durrës County
  3. 1 km Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës · heritage site, Durrës County
  4. 1 km Durrës Archeological Museum · museum, Durrës County
  5. 1 km Venetian Tower · heritage site, Durrës County
  6. 4 km Beach of Durrës · beach
  7. 4 km Back to Durrës

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How to reach Durrës

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    Within 15 km of Durrës

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Durrës by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4664Mozaiku Tek Pallati I Sportit (1 km)
    Churches1131Catholic Church of Saint Lucia (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1223Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit (2 km)
    Other attractions1720Ferry Terminal (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints919Kodra Baushollës (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs818Ujembledhesi I Manskurise (11 km)
    Museums1317Shtepia e Aleksander Moisiut (2 km)
    Beaches & coast817Seaside Large Steps (3 km)
    Caves311Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Rrushkull" (18 km)
    Waterfalls36Brar Canyon and Bridge (44 km)
    Parks44Parku I Kavajës (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Shkumbin River (40 km)
    Treks12Ura e Dajlanit (2 km)
    Buddhist sites12Monastery of Saint Vlash (5 km)

    Durrës: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Durrës?

    Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit (mosque or dargah, about 2 km), Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës (heritage site, about 2 km), Durrës Castle (attraction, about 2 km), Venetian Tower (heritage site, about 2 km), Royal Villa of Durrës (attraction, about 2 km), Durrës Archeological Museum (museum, about 2 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 12 mosques & dargahs, 17 other attractions, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Durrës?

    Mozaiku Tek Pallati I Sportit, about 1 km by road; Tophane Well (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Durrës?

    Catholic Church of Saint Lucia, about 2 km by road; Katedralja Ortodokse e Shën Palit Dhe Shën Asti (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Durrës?

    Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit, about 2 km by road; Kavajë Mosque (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Durrës?

    Start in Durrës, visit Xhamia e Madhe e Durrësit, then Roman Amphitheatre of Durrës, then Durrës Archeological Museum, then Venetian Tower, then Beach of Durrës, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Durrës?

    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 Durrës

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