Ksamil
Ksamil is a peninsula in Vlorë County, Albania. Ksamil is situated nearby to the locality Kalive Gjoka, as well as near Butrint.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Butrint National Park and Ali Pasha Castle.
Butrint National Park
Nature reserve
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Butrint National Park is a national park in Vlorë County, southern Albania. It is located 18 kilometres south of Sarandë. The park encompasses 9,424 hectares of hilly terrain with freshwater lakes, wetlands, salt marshes, open plains, reed beds and islands. Butrint National Park is situated 3 km east of Ksamil.
Ali Pasha Castle
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Ali Pasha Castle is a castle in Albania. It is named after Ali Pasha of Tepelenë who resided there until 1820. The current fortress was rebuilt in 1819 from its surface with 3 towers. Until 1820 it was the second residence of Ali Pashe Tepelena. Ali Pasha Castle is situated 3 km south of Ksamil.
Archaeological Museum of Butrint
Museum
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The Archaeological Museum of Butrint was opened in 1938. It was reopened during the 1950s-1960s in the premises of the Venetian Acropolis Castle within the acropolis of the ancient city. Archaeological Museum of Butrint is situated 3 km southeast of Ksamil.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vrinë and Kalami.
Vrinë
Village
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Vrinë is a village in the former Xarrë municipality, Vlorë County in Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Konispol. Vrinë is situated 4½ km southeast of Ksamil.
Kalami
Village
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Kalami is a village, which is situated 6 km southwest of Ksamil.
Kassiopi
Village
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Kassiopi or Cassiopi is a fishing village and vibrant holiday-making destination of Ancient Greek origin. It is situated on the affluent northeast coast of Corfu, Greece. Kassiopi is situated 7 km west of Ksamil.
Ksamil
- Type: Peninsula
- Also known as: “Gadishulli i Ksamilit”
- Category: landform
- Location: Vlorë County, Albania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
39.76667° or 39° 46′ northLongitude
20° eastElevation
11 metres (36 feet)Open location code
8GF2Q282+M2GeoNames ID
363312
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