Lezhë County district, Albania

Places to visit near Ulëz

Ulëz is a town in Lezhë County district, Albania, home to about 4 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ulza Lake (4 km), King Zog (16 km) and Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (16 km).

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Ulëz, Albania
Ulëz, Lezhë County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ulëz at a glance

Location
Lezhë County district, Albania
Population
about 4
Coordinates
41.6828° N, 19.8933° E
Places within 50 km
112 (46 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 Ulëz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ulëz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ulëz

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulëz. The closest is Kalaja e Daulit (15 km); the best-known is King Zog (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulëz

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulëz. The closest is Mali I Krujes (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ulëz

30 churches within 100 km of Ulëz. The closest is Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (12 km); the best-known is Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ulëz

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ulëz. The closest is Xhamia e Burrelit (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ulëz

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ulëz. The closest is Ulëz Dam (1 km); the best-known is Ulza Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Ulëz

12 caves within 100 km of Ulëz. The closest is Shpella e Nezirit (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ulëz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulëz
  2. 16 km Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut · church, Lezhë County
  3. 11 km Kisha e Shën Venerandës · church, Lezhë County
  4. 11 km Kisha e Shna Ndout · church, Lezhë County
  5. 29 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  6. 13 km Ulza Lake · lake, Dibër County
  7. 4 km Back to Ulëz

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From travellers near Ulëz

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ulëz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2642Kalaja e Daulit (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1839Mali I Krujes (25 km)
    Churches1130Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1016Xhamia e Burrelit (16 km)
    Other attractions614Shpella e Valit (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Ulëz Dam (1 km)
    Caves1012Shpella e Nezirit (12 km)
    Beaches & coast412Tale Beach (33 km)
    Museums711Burrel Prison (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Liqeni I Ulzës" (1 km)
    Waterfalls25Hurdha e Kecit (22 km)
    Parks12Rinia Park (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Kunë Island (34 km)

    Ulëz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ulëz?

    Ulza Lake (lake, about 4 km), King Zog (heritage site, about 16 km), Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (church, about 16 km), Kisha e Shna Ndout (church, about 18 km), Kisha e Shën Venerandës (church, about 19 km), Ulëz Dam (dam, about 1 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 10 mosques & dargahs, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ulëz?

    Kalaja e Daulit, about 15 km by road; King Zog (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ulëz?

    Mali I Krujes, about 25 km by road; Maja e Veles (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ulëz?

    Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen, about 12 km by road; Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ulëz?

    Start in Ulëz, visit Kisha e Manastirit Te Rubikut, then Kisha e Shën Venerandës, then Kisha e Shna Ndout, then King Zog, then Ulza Lake, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ulëz?

    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 Ulëz

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