Gjirokastër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Libohovë

Libohovë is a town in Gjirokastër County district, Albania, home to about 3,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 23 caves. The must-see places are Libohovë Castle (1 km), Mount Bureto (4 km) and Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (7 km).

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Libohovë at a glance

Location
Gjirokastër County district, Albania
Population
about 3,651
Coordinates
40.0311° N, 20.2631° E
Places within 50 km
188 (39 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 Libohovë

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Forts & heritage near Libohovë

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Libohovë. The closest is Libohovë Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Libohovë

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Libohovë. The closest is Mount Bureto (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Libohovë

36 churches within 100 km of Libohovë. The closest is Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Libohovë

25 caves within 100 km of Libohovë. The closest is Shpella e Vanistrës (Skotinia) (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Libohovë

10 buddhist sites within 100 km of Libohovë. The closest is Manastiri I Ravenës (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Libohovë

9 museums within 100 km of Libohovë. The closest is Home of Polyphony (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Libohovë

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Libohovë
  2. 1 km Libohovë Castle · heritage site, Gjirokastër County
  3. 4 km Mount Bureto · viewpoint, Gjirokastër County
  4. 7 km Holy Transfiguration Monastery Church · monastery, Gjirokastër County
  5. 6 km St. Paraskevi's Church, Hllomo · church, Gjirokastër County
  6. 6 km Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos · church, Gjirokastër County
  7. 7 km Back to Libohovë

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    Within 15 km of Libohovë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Libohovë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4161Libohovë Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3761Mount Bureto (4 km)
    Churches2236Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (7 km)
    Other attractions2534Hadrianopolis (6 km)
    Caves2325Shpella e Vanistrës (Skotinia) (8 km)
    Buddhist sites710Manastiri I Ravenës (11 km)
    Museums79Home of Polyphony (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Natural Monument The Blue Eye (17 km)
    Beaches & coast17Lukovë Beach (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs46Xhamia e Teqes (15 km)
    Waterfalls66Ujevara e Kardhikaqit (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56The Blue Eye (17 km)
    Treks33Hiking Trail Nivica-Senica (36 km)
    Parks11Friendship Park (35 km)

    Libohovë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Libohovë?

    Libohovë Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Mount Bureto (viewpoint, about 4 km), Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (church, about 7 km), St. Paraskevi's Church, Hllomo (church, about 10 km), Kordhoce Bridge (attraction, about 10 km), Holy Transfiguration Monastery Church (monastery, about 11 km).

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

    188 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 25 other attractions, 23 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Libohovë?

    Libohovë Castle, about 1 km by road; Kalaja e Labovës Së Kryqit (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Libohovë?

    Mount Bureto, about 4 km by road; Maja Gurit Të Gjatë (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Libohovë?

    Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, about 7 km by road; St. Paraskevi's Church, Hllomo (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Libohovë?

    Start in Libohovë, visit Libohovë Castle, then Mount Bureto, then Holy Transfiguration Monastery Church, then St. Paraskevi's Church, Hllomo, then Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Libohovë?

    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 Libohovë

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