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Farka e Madhe

Farka e Madhe is a town in Tirana County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 56 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Liqeni I Farkës, National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania and Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati".

41.3056° N, 19.8669° E

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Within 30 km104 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see121
Notable119
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Farka e Madhe

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:57 pm

48 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 Farka e Madhe
  2. Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati"museum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tujan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dajti Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cave of Pëllumbascave · 1 hrs
  6. Bride's Tombtomb · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Farka e Madhe
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Farka e Madhe?

Liqeni I Farkës (lake, about 1 km), National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania (attraction, about 3 km), Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati" (museum, about 4 km), Grand Park of Tirana (park, about 4 km), Xhamia e Tabakëve (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Tirana Archeological Museum (museum, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Farka e Madhe?

178 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 17 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Farka e Madhe?

Mother Albania, about 3 km by road; Presidential Palace (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Farka e Madhe?

Kisha e Shën Prokopit, about 5 km by road; Saint Paul's Cathedral (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Farka e Madhe?

Start in Farka e Madhe, visit Muzeu I Shkencave Të Natyrës "Sabiha Kasimati", then Tujan Castle, then Dajti Castle, then Cave of Pëllumbas, then Bride's Tomb, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.