Nuaj
Nuaj is a locality in Durrës County, Albania. Nuaj is situated nearby to the village Nojë, as well as near Shkretë.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Skanderbeg Museum and Krujë Castle.
Skanderbeg Museum
Museum
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The National History Museum "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu", also known as the Skanderbeg Museum or the Kruja Museum, is located in Krujë and is one of the most important and visited museums in Albania. Skanderbeg Museum is situated 3½ km southwest of Nuaj.
Krujë Castle
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The Fortress of Krujë is a fortress in the city of Krujë, Albania and the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Inside the fortress is the Teqe of Dollme of the Bektashi, the National Skanderbeg Museum, the remains of the Fatih Sultan Mehmed mosque and its minaret, an ethnographic museum and a Turkish bath. Krujë Castle is situated 3½ km southwest of Nuaj.
Bazaar Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Avi1111, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Bazaar Mosque, also known as Murad Bey mosque or Varosh Mosque, is a mosque, located in Krujë, in Durrës County, Albania. Completed in 1533 CE, the mosque is a Cultural Monument of Albania.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Krujë and Mafsheq.
Krujë
Photo: Edal, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kruje, also Kruja in English, is a city in Albania just north of Tirana that is rich in history. Kruja has a long list of attractions to offer tourists from the ancient castle nestled in the craggy rocks, two museums, stunning views, a nearby national park, sacred temples, natural springs, the ancient city ruins of Albanopolis, and the old bazaar.
Mafsheq
Village
Mafsheq is a village located in the Durrës County, in Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Krujë. Historically the village of Mafsheq has been part of Kurbin District.
Nuaj
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Noja”
- Location: Durrës County, Albania, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
41.5333° or 41° 32′ northLongitude
19.8167° or 19° 49′ eastElevation
407 metres (1,335 feet)Open location code
8FHXGRM8+8MGeoNames ID
3184586
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