Places to visit near

Elbasan

Elbasan is a city in Elbasan County district, Albania of about 100,903 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Elbasan Castle, St. Jovan Vladimir's Church and Cave of Pëllumbas.

41.1125° N, 20.0822° EPop. 100,903

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see139
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Elbasan

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

72 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 Elbasan
  2. Kalaja e Menglitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Shpella e Letanit(Letmit)cave · 1 hrs
  4. Cave of Pëllumbascave · 1 hrs
  5. The Ancient Settlement of Persqopheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Jovan Vladimir's Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Elbasan
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elbasan?

Elbasan Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Jovan Vladimir's Church (church, about 6 km), Paleochristian Basilica (heritage site, about 1 km), Ethnographic Museum (museum, about 1 km), Ballia Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Klithma - 27 Qershor 1944 (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

160 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions, 18 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Elbasan?

Paleochristian Basilica, about 1 km by road; Elbasan Castle (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elbasan?

Saint Mary Elbasan, about 1 km by road; St. Peter Greek Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elbasan?

Start in Elbasan, visit Kalaja e Menglit, then Shpella e Letanit(Letmit), then Cave of Pëllumbas, then The Ancient Settlement of Persqop, then St. Jovan Vladimir's Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.