Gërdec
Gërdec is a village in Albania that is located about 11 kilometers north-west of the capital of Tirana. It is part of the municipality of Vorë. It was the site of the explosions at a military base on 15 March 2008, causing the deaths of 26 people and injuring over 100.
- Village
- …lies at an elevation of around 90 metres (310 feet)
- …is also known as “Gjeçaj”
- Description: village in Tirana, Albania
- Address: TIRANË
Places of Interest
Highlights include Vorë and Prezë Castle.
Prezë Castle
The Prezë Castle is a medieval castle in Prezë, Albania. Prezë Castle is situated 4 km northeast of Gërdec.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vorë and Palaq.
Palaq
Village
Palaq is a village in the former municipality of Prezë in Tirana County, Albania. Palaq is situated 3 km northeast of Gërdec.
Manëz
Village
Manëz or Manzë is a town and a former municipality in the Durrës County, western Albania. Manëz is situated 3½ km northwest of Gërdec.
Gërdec
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Latitude
41.40952° or 41° 24′ 34″ north
Longitude
19.63585° or 19° 38′ 9″ east
Open location code
8FHXCJ5P+R8
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Albanian to Uzbek—“Gërdec” goes by many names.
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