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The Ruins of the Monastery of 40 Saints
The ruins of the Monastery of 40 Saints are located to the east of the city of Saranda, on the hill of the “Qafë Gjashtës” opposite the castle of Lëkurës.
The monastery had a rectangular structure with a length of about 43 m and a width of 23 m. The interior of it was organized in seven conches equal. The Italian archaeologist Luigi Maria Ugolini,
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Himara Port
Himara has a modest port wich has always been an welcoming gate for tourists. During the tourist season, the flow of visitors can reach up to 1,600 local and foreign tourists, who sail with sea vessels such as: catamarans of different lines and boats or other ships.
The types of vessels that dominate the small port of Himara for anchoring are sailing vessels (41%), sailing vessels (33%), high spe
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Shën Thanas Church, Piqeras
The Church of Shën Thanas in the center of Piqeras is as old as the olive trees that surround it.
It is preceded by the old church of 1601.
She celebrates every September 18 "Thanas Day" for all believers who bear this name.
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Church of Shën Kollit,Kudhës
The Saint Kolli Church is located in the village of Kudhës near Borsh. It is 1.4 km away from the national road and 11.4 km away from the Castle of Borshi.
The Church celebrates every December 6 the day of the announcement of Saint Nicholas, of course also for all believers who bear the same name.
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Holy Monastery of Panagjisë, Vuno
The Holy Monastery of Panagjisë is located 48 m from the main road and 7.5 km from the coast of Jala. "Panaia" is one of the titles of Mary, the mother of Jesus, used especially in Eastern Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity.
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Monasteary of Shën Mëri, Piqeras
The monastery of Shën Mëri of Kremesova was built in 1762 on a hill in the village of Piqeras. The church inside the Monastery is the most important part of this building, which has been declared a "Cultural Monument" since 1970.
It consists of a nave and a narthex on the west side. Two sides of columns divide the nave into three longitudinal naves and the central nave is covered with a
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Shën Dhimitrit Church, Nivicë
The Church of Shën Dhimitrit in Nivicë is dedicated to the patron saint of Thessaloniki. The church opens its doors to celebrate every October 26, the day of memory of Shën Dhimitër Mirovlit.
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Shën Premte Church
Shën Premte Church is located in the beautiful coastal village of Lukovë, 20 kilometers from Saranda.
The church dates from the year 1600 and is located on a hill overlooking the beautiful Ionian Sea. The church has six arched columns.
Once the Church of Shën Premte Lukovë had a bell, which was donated by the king of Naples in 1695, but it disappeared in 1967, during the mass
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Shën Thanas Church, Lukovë
The Church of Shën Thanas is located in the village of Lukovë, 22 m away from the sports field and 223 m away from the national road.
It celebrates every September 18th "Thanas Day" for all believers who bear this name.
Athanasius I of Alexandria (296-292 – 2 May 373), otherwise called Athanasius I the Great, was a "father" of the Greek church and the 20th Pope of Alexandria.
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Shën Vasili 's Church, Nivica
Shën Vasili 's Church, NivicaThe Monastery of Shën Vasil is located on a hill in Shën Vasil village of Nivcia from where it took its name. It was originally a center for monks.
The monastery had a school for priests and a very rich library with religious books. The church is open for all the religious rites that the villagers perform.
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Shën Kolli Church, Pilur
The Church of Shën Kolli is located in the village of Pilur, very close to the main road. About 1.8 km away from it, there is also the Monastery of Athaliotisa.
This church is dedicated to Shën Nikolla who was known as Nikolla of Bari during the "Roman Empire" period. The early Christian bishop was of Greek origin. He remains one of the most beloved saints of Christians both in the East
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Panaia Church, Dhërmi
The Church of Panaia is located next to the main road in Dhërmi, about 250 m from the sea. The church is a monument of cultural heritage. Panagia in medieval and modern Greek was one of the titles of Mary, the mother of Jesus, used especially in Eastern Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity.
Most churches bear the name of the Virgin Mary, as Mary is considered the holiest of all human being
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Shën Pjetri Church, Vuno
Shën Pjetri's Church is one of the Albanian Orthodox churches located in the village of Vuno.
It is located near the SH8 road, 40 m from Vila Milo. Shën Pjetri, from whom the church takes its name, was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early church.
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Shën Ilias New Church
The New Church of Shën Ilias is located 3.5 km from the village of Ilias and about 1 km from the village of Dhërmi. It is a church dedicated to Shën Ilias of Enna, born in Enna of Thessaloniki on August 17, 903. He is honored as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Elia is also known as Saint Eliathe Younger, or Junior, to distinguish him from the biblical prophet Elia.
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Shën Dhimitri Church, Vuno
The Church of Saint Dhimtri in Vuno is about 17 m from the main road.
It is named after one of the most popular saints of the Orthodox Church and is celebrated every October 26.
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Church of Shën Kollit, Dhërmi
The Shën Kolli Church is located by the sea, approximately 3 kilometers from the village of Dhërmi.
The church honors Shën Nikollës, also known as Nikolla of Bari, who lived during the "Roman Empire" period. The early Christian bishop was of Greek descent, hailing from the city of Myra in Asia Minor. He is still one of the most adored saints among Christians in both the East a
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The Monastery of Shën Mërisë, Lukovë
Shën Mëris Monastery is located 1 km from Kakome bay in Lukovo.
It is a church with three apses. It consists of a nave and a altar area, separated between them by a wooden iconostasis. Its corner parts are covered with cylindrical vaults, which open to the central nave. The nave is lighted by 4 side windows, while the altar area by 3 small windows. The church was built by the
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Church of Shën Ilisë, Drimadhës
The Church of Shën Ilisë is located about 1.5 km from the beach of Drimadhe, next to the main road, very close to the village of Gjileka. Shën Ilia of Enna, born in Enna of Thessaloniki on 17.08.903, is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.
Ilia is also known as Shën Ilia the Younger (junior), to distinguish him from the biblical prophet Ilia. He l
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Pilur village, Himarë
Pilur, also known as the South Balcony, just 10 km away from Himara, is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in the town of Himara. Pilur Square, in the center of the village, offers a wonderful panorama of the houses characteristic of that area.
The Piluriots originate from the old village in the northeast of today's village (Pilur). They left the old village in 1650. They first went