Durrës County district, Albania

Places to visit near Prezë

Prezë is a town in Durrës County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Prezë Castle (1 km), Zgërdhesh (13 km) and Krujë Castle (17 km).

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Prezë, Albania
Prezë, Durrës County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prezë at a glance

Location
Durrës County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.4272° N, 19.6728° E
Places within 50 km
173 (61 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 Prezë

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Forts & heritage near Prezë

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

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Churches near Prezë

30 churches within 100 km of Prezë. The closest is Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania (17 km); the best-known is Kisha Katolike "Zemra e Krishtit" (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prezë

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

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Mosques & dargahs near Prezë

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Prezë. The closest is Baitul Awwal Mosque (15 km); the best-known is Teqja e Sheh Dyrrit (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Prezë

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Prezë. The closest is Lalzit Bay (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Prezë

15 museums within 100 km of Prezë. The closest is National Ethnographic Museum (17 km); the best-known is National History Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Prezë

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

  1. Start in Prezë
  2. 1 km Prezë Castle · heritage site, Tirana County
  3. 17 km Ishëm Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  4. 22 km Mali I Krujes · viewpoint, Durrës County
  5. 2 km Krujë Castle · heritage site, Durrës County
  6. 5 km Zgërdhesh · heritage site, Durrës County
  7. 13 km Back to Prezë

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    Within 15 km of Prezë

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prezë by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4959Prezë Castle (1 km)
    Churches1730Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1029Mali I Krujes (19 km)
    Other attractions1823Skanderbeg Statue (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1421Baitul Awwal Mosque (15 km)
    Beaches & coast917Lalzit Bay (25 km)
    Museums1415National Ethnographic Museum (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1215Ujembledhesi I Tarinit (12 km)
    Caves913Shpella e Kularit / Kulari Cave (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Rrushkull" (20 km)
    Waterfalls57Brar Canyon and Bridge (21 km)
    Parks44Rinia Park (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Kunë Island (48 km)
    Buddhist sites12Monastery of Saint Vlash (22 km)
    Treks22Ura e Dajlanit (26 km)

    Prezë: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prezë?

    Prezë Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Zgërdhesh (heritage site, about 13 km), Krujë Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Ishëm Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Mali I Krujes (viewpoint, about 19 km), Tirana Mosaic (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 14 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prezë?

    Prezë Castle, about 1 km by road; Kisha Mesjetare e Shen Gjon Pagezorit (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prezë?

    Evangelical Brotherhood of Albania, about 17 km by road; Kisha Ortodokse Autoqefale e Shqipërisë (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prezë?

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

    What is a good one-day trip from Prezë?

    Start in Prezë, visit Prezë Castle, then Ishëm Castle, then Mali I Krujes, then Krujë Castle, then Zgërdhesh, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prezë?

    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 Prezë

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