Fier County district, Albania

Places to visit near Fier

Fier is a town in Fier County district, Albania, home to about 56,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 3 caves and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Xhamia e Fierit (1 km), Apollonia Archaeological Park (9 km) and Ardenica Monastery (14 km).

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

Fier at a glance

Location
Fier County district, Albania
Population
about 56,297
Coordinates
40.7239° N, 19.5561° E
Places within 50 km
107 (24 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 caves

Top places to visit near Fier

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Forts & heritage near Fier

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fier. The closest is Rrënojat e Fermës Romake Vila Rustika (8 km); the best-known is Apollonia Archaeological Park (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fier

29 churches within 100 km of Fier. The closest is Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Fier

26 caves within 100 km of Fier. The closest is Tuneli (30 km); the best-known is The Cave of Haxhi Ali (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fier

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fier. The closest is Shkembi I Cfirit (30 km); the best-known is Mount Shpirag (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Fier

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Fier. The closest is Xhamia e Fierit (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Fier

14 museums within 100 km of Fier. The closest is Muzeu Historik I Fierit (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fier

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fier
  2. 1 km Xhamia e Fierit · mosque or dargah, Fier County
  3. 21 km Lofkënd Tumuli · heritage site, Fier County
  4. 27 km Ardenica Monastery · monastery, Fier County
  5. 18 km Apollonia Archaeological Park · heritage site, Fier County
  6. 9 km Muzeu Historik I Fierit · museum, Fier County
  7. 0 km Back to Fier

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How to reach Fier

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3377Rrënojat e Fermës Romake Vila Rustika (8 km)
    Churches1829Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" (1 km)
    Caves326Tuneli (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints422Shkembi I Cfirit (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1117Xhamia e Fierit (1 km)
    Other attractions716The Ancient City of Nikaia (35 km)
    Museums714Muzeu Historik I Fierit (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Ujembledhesi I Greshices (30 km)
    Beaches & coast512Darëzezë Beach (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411"Pishe Poro" Nature Reserve (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Vjosë (18 km)
    Waterfalls04Ujevara e Ramices (57 km)
    Parks03Parku I Kavajës (64 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ardenica Monastery (14 km)

    Fier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fier?

    Xhamia e Fierit (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Apollonia Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 9 km), Ardenica Monastery (monastery, about 14 km), Lofkënd Tumuli (heritage site, about 20 km), Muzeu Historik I Fierit (museum, about 1 km), Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji" (church, about 1 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 3 caves, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fier?

    Rrënojat e Fermës Romake Vila Rustika, about 8 km by road; Diana's Temple (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fier?

    Kisha Ortodokse "Shën Gjergji", about 1 km by road; Monastery of St. Mary of Apollonia (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Fier?

    Tuneli, about 30 km by road; Shpella e Pocemit (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fier?

    Start in Fier, visit Xhamia e Fierit, then Lofkënd Tumuli, then Ardenica Monastery, then Apollonia Archaeological Park, then Muzeu Historik I Fierit, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fier?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Fier

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