Tirana County district, Albania

Places to visit near Tërbuf

Tërbuf is a town in Tirana County district, Albania. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 13 mosques & dargahs and 15 museums. The must-see places are Fortress of Bashtovë (12 km), Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (16 km) and Kalaja e Dorëzit (29 km).

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Tërbuf at a glance

Location
Tirana County district, Albania
Coordinates
41.0400° N, 19.6142° E
Places within 50 km
159 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tërbuf

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Forts & heritage near Tërbuf

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tërbuf. The closest is Fortress of Bashtovë (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tërbuf

35 churches within 100 km of Tërbuf. The closest is Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) (25 km); the best-known is Basilica of Saint Michael (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tërbuf

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tërbuf. The closest is Clock Mosque (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tërbuf

20 museums within 100 km of Tërbuf. The closest is Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tërbuf

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tërbuf. The closest is Dumrea Ecopark (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tërbuf

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tërbuf. The closest is Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tërbuf

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 130 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tërbuf
  2. 11 km Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit · lake, Tirana County
  3. 18 km Kalaja e Dorëzit · heritage site, Tirana County
  4. 36 km Fortress of Bashtovë · heritage site, Tirana County
  5. 13 km Divjaka-Karavasta National Park · national park, Fier County
  6. 21 km Ardenica Monastery · monastery, Fier County
  7. 31 km Back to Tërbuf

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tërbuf by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5381Fortress of Bashtovë (12 km)
    Churches2335Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë) (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1321Clock Mosque (14 km)
    Museums1520Shtepia e Kongresit Të Lushnjës (17 km)
    Other attractions1720Belsh Lakes (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints118Dumrea Ecopark (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit (11 km)
    Beaches & coast59Spille Beach (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (16 km)
    Caves47Shpella Karstike Ne Gjips (23 km)
    Parks44Parku I Kavajës (21 km)
    Waterfalls23Vrapi Waterfall (22 km)
    Buddhist sites22Ardenica Monastery (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Shkumbin River (12 km)
    Treks22Ura e Dajlanit (41 km)

    Tërbuf: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tërbuf?

    Fortress of Bashtovë (heritage site, about 12 km), Divjaka-Karavasta National Park (national park, about 16 km), Kalaja e Dorëzit (heritage site, about 29 km), Ardenica Monastery (monastery, about 31 km), Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit (lake, about 11 km), Plazhi I Golemit (beach, about 32 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 13 mosques & dargahs, 15 museums, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tërbuf?

    Fortress of Bashtovë, about 12 km by road; Peqin Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tërbuf?

    Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë), about 25 km by road; Kisha e Shën Kollit (Krutje e Sipërme) (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tërbuf?

    Clock Mosque, about 14 km by road; Kavajë Mosque (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tërbuf?

    Start in Tërbuf, visit Ujembledhesi I Okshtunit, then Kalaja e Dorëzit, then Fortress of Bashtovë, then Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, then Ardenica Monastery, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tërbuf?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Tërbuf

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