Paleochristian Basilica

Paleochristian Basilica is an archaeological site in Elbasan, Southeastern Albania. Paleochristian Basilica is situated nearby to the park Aqif Pasha, as well as near Muret e Kalasë.

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Type: Archaeological site
Description: cultural Heritage Monument in Albania
Also known as: “Basilica of Bezistan”, “Bazilika Paleokristiane”, and “Paleochristian Basilica of Elbasan”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Elbasan Castle and King Mosque.

Elbasan Castle

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Elbasan Castle is a 15th-century fortress in the city of Elbasan, Albania. Elbasan Castle is situated 110 metres north of Paleochristian Basilica.

The King Mosque also known as the Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a mosque, located within Elbasan Castle, in the town of Elbasan, in the Elbasan County of Albania. The mosque was designated as a Cultural Monument of Albania in 1948. King Mosque is situated 190 metres north of Paleochristian Basilica.

Ethnographic Museum

Museum

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Ethnographic Museum is situated 130 metres east of Paleochristian Basilica.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Scampis and Bradashesh.

Scampis

Suburb

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Scampis is a suburb.

Bradashesh

Village

Bradashesh is a village and a former municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Elbasan. Bradashesh is situated 5 km west of Paleochristian Basilica.