Fier County district, Albania

Places to visit near Golem

Golem is a town in Fier County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 15 mosques & dargahs and 9 museums. The must-see places are Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (19 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (23 km) and Ardenica Monastery (23 km).

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Golem at a glance

Location
Fier County district, Albania
Coordinates
40.9678° N, 19.6853° E
Places within 50 km
137 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Golem

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Forts & heritage near Golem

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Golem. The closest is Lavdi Deshmoreve (3 km); the best-known is Fortress of Bashtovë (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Golem

36 churches within 100 km of Golem. The closest is Kisha e Shën Kollit (Krutje e Sipërme) (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Golem

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Golem. The closest is Clock Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Golem

17 museums within 100 km of Golem. The closest is Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Golem

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Golem. The closest is Dumrea Ecopark (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Golem

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Golem. The closest is Central Park (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Golem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Golem
  2. 3 km Lavdi Deshmoreve · heritage site, Fier County
  3. 1 km Central Park · lake, Fier County
  4. 20 km Ardenica Monastery · monastery, Fier County
  5. 21 km Divjaka-Karavasta National Park · national park, Fier County
  6. 13 km Fortress of Bashtovë · heritage site, Tirana County
  7. 23 km Back to Golem

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Golem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4782Lavdi Deshmoreve (3 km)
    Churches2536Kisha e Shën Kollit (Krutje e Sipërme) (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1521Clock Mosque (13 km)
    Museums917Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints417Dumrea Ecopark (25 km)
    Other attractions517Belsh Lakes (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Central Park (4 km)
    Caves58Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (19 km)
    Beaches & coast47Spille Beach (30 km)
    Parks24Parku I Kavajës (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Shkumbin River (22 km)
    Waterfalls22Vrapi Waterfall (25 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ardenica Monastery (23 km)
    Treks11The Peter Andre Memorial Loop (50 km)

    Golem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Golem?

    Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (national park, about 19 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 23 km), Ardenica Monastery (monastery, about 23 km), Lavdi Deshmoreve (heritage site, about 3 km), Central Park (lake, about 4 km), Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës (museum, about 4 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 15 mosques & dargahs, 9 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Golem?

    Lavdi Deshmoreve, about 3 km by road; Peqin Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Golem?

    Kisha e Shën Kollit (Krutje e Sipërme), about 14 km by road; Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Golem?

    Clock Mosque, about 13 km by road; Kavajë Mosque (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Golem?

    Start in Golem, visit Lavdi Deshmoreve, then Central Park, then Ardenica Monastery, then Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, then Fortress of Bashtovë, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Golem?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Golem

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