Lezhë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Laç

Laç is a town in Lezhë County district, Albania, home to about 24,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 12 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Kisha e Shna Ndout (2 km), Kisha e Shën Venerandës (9 km) and Ishëm Castle (18 km).

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Laç at a glance

Location
Lezhë County district, Albania
Population
about 24,825
Coordinates
41.6356° N, 19.7131° E
Places within 50 km
158 (52 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 Laç

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Forts & heritage near Laç

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Laç. The closest is Kalaja e Daulit (7 km); the best-known is Ishëm Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Laç

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Laç. The closest is Mali I Krujes (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Laç

28 churches within 100 km of Laç. The closest is Kisha e Shna Ndout (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Laç

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Laç. The closest is Türbe of Haxhi Hamza Baba (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Laç

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Laç. The closest is Tale Beach (15 km); the best-known is Shëngjin Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Laç

15 museums within 100 km of Laç. The closest is Muzeu Historik Kombëtar "Gjergj Kastriot Skëndërbeu" (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Laç

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 97 km on the road.

  1. Start in Laç
  2. 19 km Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut · church, Lezhë County
  3. 11 km Kisha e Shën Venerandës · church, Lezhë County
  4. 26 km Ishëm Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  5. 22 km Mali I Krujes · viewpoint, Durrës County
  6. 17 km Kisha e Shna Ndout · church, Lezhë County
  7. 2 km Back to Laç

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From travellers near Laç

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How to reach Laç

    All places near Laç by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Laç by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3752Kalaja e Daulit (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1837Mali I Krujes (19 km)
    Churches1528Kisha e Shna Ndout (2 km)
    Other attractions1521Skanderbeg Statue (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1218Türbe of Haxhi Hamza Baba (19 km)
    Beaches & coast915Tale Beach (15 km)
    Museums1315Muzeu Historik Kombëtar "Gjergj Kastriot Skëndërbeu" (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Hidrocentrali Shkopet (14 km)
    Caves1012Shpella e Shënavlashit (Shënandoi) (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens910Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Patok- Fushë Kuqe-Ishëm" (13 km)
    Waterfalls34Hurdha e Kecit (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Kunë Island (23 km)
    Parks33Rinia Park (45 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Saint Vlash (46 km)

    Laç: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Laç?

    Kisha e Shna Ndout (church, about 2 km), Kisha e Shën Venerandës (church, about 9 km), Ishëm Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Mali I Krujes (viewpoint, about 19 km), Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (church, about 19 km), Krujë Castle (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 15 other attractions, 12 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Laç?

    Kalaja e Daulit, about 7 km by road; Kisha Mesjetare e Shen Gjon Pagezorit (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Laç?

    Mali I Krujes, about 19 km by road; Maja e Veles (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Laç?

    Kisha e Shna Ndout, about 2 km by road; Kisha Katolike "Shën Annibale Maria di Franca" (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Laç?

    Start in Laç, visit Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut, then Kisha e Shën Venerandës, then Ishëm Castle, then Mali I Krujes, then Kisha e Shna Ndout, and drive back — about 97 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Laç?

    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 Laç

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Laç’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.