Kisha e Manastirit Të Shpërfytyrimit (Mingul)Kordhoce BridgeLockheed T-33 Shooting StarChurch of the Dormition of the TheotokosLibohovë CastleMali I Strakavecit
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Qestorat

Qestorat is a town in Gjirokastër County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 churches. The must-see places are Kisha e Manastirit Të Shpërfytyrimit (Mingul), Kordhoce Bridge and Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star.

40.1175° N, 20.1997° E

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km175
Must-see127
Notable148
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Kisha e Manastirit Të Shpërfytyrimit (Mingul)

Church · 4 km

Kordhoce Bridge, attraction near Qestorat
Must-see

Kordhoce Bridge

Attraction · 8 km

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, attraction near Qestorat
Must-see

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Attraction · 9 km

Places near Qestorat by type

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One day from Qestorat

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Qestorat
  2. Church of the Dormition of the Theotokoschurch · 30 min
  3. Libohovë Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gjirokastër Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kisha e Manastirit Të Shpërfytyrimit (Mingul)church · 30 min
  6. Mali I Strakavecitviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Qestorat
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Qestorat?

Kisha e Manastirit Të Shpërfytyrimit (Mingul) (church, about 4 km), Kordhoce Bridge (attraction, about 8 km), Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (attraction, about 9 km), Gjirokastër Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (church, about 11 km), Libohovë Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

175 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 21 other attractions, 24 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Qestorat?

Saint Triad Castle, about 5 km by road; Antigonea Southern Gate (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Qestorat?

Maja Gurit Të Gjatë, about 1 km by road; Maja e Lalucit (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Qestorat?

Start in Qestorat, visit Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, then Libohovë Castle, then Gjirokastër Castle, then Kisha e Manastirit Të Shpërfytyrimit (Mingul), then Mali I Strakavecit, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.