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“Shën Nikollas” Church, Ilias

 Shën Nikollas Church is located next to the national road on the Dhërmi-Vuno axis, about 170 m from the village of Ilias.  The church is functional for all religious ceremonies held by the villagers.  This church is reconstructed, but you can still find stones from the foundation of the church on the surrounding walls, which testify to its age of hundreds of yea

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Church of Pareklis, Himare

The Church of Shën Pareklis is located very close to the main road, Himarë-Vuno. It has a small surface area and is 2 km from the center of Himara and 550 m from the village of Himara. Its distance from the village of Vuno is 8.5 km.

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Shën Thanas Church, Iliaz

The Church of Shën Thanas in Ilias is a cultural monument with cultural heritage values. It has been described as the "miracle church" inherited by the local people with worship since the 1700s. This church has been declared a cultural monument. It is one of the rare churches in Albania, whose frescoes have all been restored, giving us a reborn monument.

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Church of Shën Spiridhonit, Dhërmi

The church of "Shën Spiridhonit" in Dhërmi, or as it is otherwise known as the clock church, is one of the main ones in the whole province of Himara. From the time of the Second World War, in relation to what it is today, it can be said that it has undergone a radical change. Many constructions were carried out around the Church of Shën Spiridhoni especially during the years of tr

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Krorëz Monastery, Nivicë

The monastery of Saint Mary Krorez was built in the middle of the XIV century, on a rocky shore with a natural picturesque position. The monastery is located about 2 km north-west of Kakome Monastery. From the old constructions of the monastery, which have managed to resist until today are: the church, the tower and the building with a gazebo. The church has a cross-shaped structure, with a dome o

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Church of Shën Mëri of Athal, Himarë

The Church of Shën Mëri of Athal in Himare is a church with unique values and since 1963 it holds the status of 'Monument of Culture'. It is of the basilica type and is located at the top of the Xhumba hill, where its ancient ruins are also. The church was rebuilt on April 10, 1975, during the time of the bishop of Himara and Delvina Joaniqi, with a three-nave basilica and a vault, wit

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Church of Saint Sotira, Vuno

 The Church of Saint Sotira is located in the southeast of the village of Vuno, on the side of the highway that leads to the bay of Jal.  The church has a small area and a nave with a gable roof.  In the small apse and niche, you can see wall paintings that decorate the church. The church carries important historical values ​​and was declared a cultural monument in 19

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Church of Johan Theollog, Dhërmi

 The church of Johan Theollog is located at the foot of Dhërmiu hill, about 500 m from the main road.   The church is a one-story building, built entirely of stone.  It was reconstructed in 2017 and has a small area, about 20 square meters.

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Shën Dhimitri Monastery, Qeparo

The monastery of “Shën Dhimtri” is located in the lower village of Qeparoi. The monastery was built around 1730, together with the church that carries same name. The church is built within an ensemble where the school building and the church staff building are located.  The wooden iconostasis with figures of angels and acanthus leaves of the church constitute a cultural

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Church of Evanglismos of the Virgin Mary, Dhërmi

 The Church of “Shën Marisë” is located inside the Monastery of Panaia and belongs to the XIII - XIV century. The monastery is known for its architecture and the whiteness that characterizes it at the head of the village.   The church is of the basilica type with a dome.  Its frescoes are quite interesting, designed by the Archbishop of Himara and De

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Shën Thanasi Church, Dhërmi

The Church of Shën Thanasi dates back to 1671 and is located in the center of Dhërmi village. The building is characterized by flat walls with a straight frame under the roof. The right angle is realized through two superimposed stone slabs. In 1963, the church was declared a cultural monument by the decision of the Rectorate of the University of Tirana, which was also supported by a de

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Shën Stavridhi Monastery, Ilias

The monastery of Stavridhi or as it is called the "Life-Giving Source" is located near the village of Ilias, on the side of an unpaved road inside the village. This monastery is dedicated to the Theotokos and was built in the 14th century, on the ancient temple of the god Zeus and Artemis, the goddess of hunting. The celebration of August 15 has already become a tradition for the entire area, wh

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Church of Shën Sergi and Shën Baku

The Church of Shën Sergi and Shën Baku is a historic church in the old town of Himara. It is built within the walls of Himara Castle. The church is located in the upper part near the surrounding walls of the castle and has a view of the sea. It served as the headquarters of the Archbishopric of Himara in 1020.Some traces on a walled stone slab date back to 786, so it is believed by arch

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Church of All Saints, Himarë.

The Church of All Saints is located in the old part of the city of Himara, next to the main road SH8 between Himara and Dhërmi. The church was built 300 years ago and belongs to the heritage of the Albanian Autocephalous Orthodox Church. The Church of All Saints belongs to the 18th century, and is one of the main churches of Himara village. It is a three-sided basilica, covered with a flat c

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The Church of Shën Kozma, Himarë

The Church of Shën Kozma, Himarë was built in the place where Kozma of Etoli held conferences in the XVIII century. This is confirmed by the inscription found on one of the stones of the church were is written the date of January 10, 1796 It was destroyed by the communist regime around the 1960s and later rebuilt after 1990, just a few meters away from the old church.It is a small churc

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The Church of Shën Stefan

The Church of Shën Stefan is located near the beach of Dhërmi.  It is a chapel church rebuilt in the 18th-19th century on the ruins of an old  church that belonged to the 11th-12th century, traces of which are still preserved.  In this church are preserved the values ​​of the ecclesiastical art of our country. There are exposed the new wall paintings made in the XVIII

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Shën Theodhor Monastery, Ilias-Dhërmi

The monastery of Shën Theodhor is located between the villages of Ilias and Dhërmi on a hill covered with olive and cypress trees, offering a wonderful sea view. The monastery was built in the XIV century, on the ancient temple of the god Zeus and the goddess of hunting Artemis. In 1946 it was closed by the communist regime, and later became a military base for the Soviets. The monaster

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Church of Shën Kolli ,Vuno

Church of Shën Kolli was built in the 16th century by two autochthonous and descendants families from which two prominent names in Albanian art come from, such as the actor Robert Ndrenika and the director Dhimitër Anagnosti. The church was preserved in its best form until 1967, after the destruction by decision of the communist regime. Now there we only find the ruins of the walls, whi

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Path of the Mills (Shtegu i Mullinjve), Dhërmi

The 1.5 km long Mill Path is located between the village and the beach in Dhërmi. It is called the "Mill Path" because it is full of mills, which once worked with the flow of the Potami spring. Today, only abandoned buildings remain, which are being restored as part of nature by being covered with bushes and leaves. There are signposts, specified points along the entire path, and the road is

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The Monastery of Shën Spiridhon, Vuno

The church is a cultural monument of the First Category and belongs to the subgroup of basilicas with a flat ceiling and has internal dimensions of 19.80 x 11.40 m. It has a central hall and a hall located in the western part. It is divided by two arcades on stone columns, with three longitudinal naves. The Monastery of Shën Spiridhon is located south of Vuno and is the largest church in the