Plazhi I GolemitBasilica of Saint MichaelFortress of BashtovëVenetian TowerParku I KavajësKalaja e Dorëzit
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Shëngjergj

Shëngjergj is a town in Tirana County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 8 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Plazhi I Golemit, Basilica of Saint Michael and Beach of Durrës.

41.1833° N, 19.5333° E

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see94
Notable149
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Plazhi I Golemit, beach near Shëngjergj
Must-see

Plazhi I Golemit

Beach · 10 km

Basilica of Saint Michael, church near Shëngjergj
Must-see

Basilica of Saint Michael

Church · 17 km · Durrës County

Beach of Durrës, beach near Shëngjergj
Must-see

Beach of Durrës

Beach · 18 km

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One day from Shëngjergj

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

109 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 Shëngjergj
  2. Plazhi I Golemitbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Venetian Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basilica of Saint Michaelchurch · 30 min
  5. Kalaja e Dorëzitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Fortress of Bashtovëheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shëngjergj
Today’s loopShëngjergjStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shëngjergj?

Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 10 km), Basilica of Saint Michael (church, about 17 km), Beach of Durrës (beach, about 18 km), Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 19 km), Venetian Tower (heritage site, about 20 km), Durrës Castle (attraction, about 20 km).

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

142 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 16 other attractions, 8 mosques & dargahs, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Shëngjergj?

Banesa e Haxhi Alushit, about 2 km by road; Sahati Clock Tower (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Shëngjergj?

Arapaj, about 17 km by road; Basilica of Saint Michael (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shëngjergj?

Start in Shëngjergj, visit Plazhi I Golemit, then Venetian Tower, then Basilica of Saint Michael, then Kalaja e Dorëzit, then Fortress of Bashtovë, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.