Mosque of Saranda

Mosque of Saranda is a mosque in Bashkia e Sarandës, Bashkia Sarandë, Vlorë County. Mosque of Saranda is situated nearby to the sports venue Palestër, as well as near the archaeological site Ruins of a 5th Century Synagogue.

Type: Mosque
Denomination: Sunni
Also known as: “Xhamia e Sarandës”
Postal code: 9701

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Port of Sarandë and Forty Saints Monastery.

Port of Sarandë

Marina

Photo: Joergsam, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Port of Sarandë or Sarandë Harbor is a port of Albania in the city of Sarandë. As of 2012, the port is undergoing an expansion to include a cruise line terminal. Port of Sarandë is situated 430 metres southwest of Mosque of Saranda.

Forty Saints Monastery

Photo: Albinfo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Monastery of the Forty Saint Martyrs is a ruined Eastern Orthodox monastery overlooking the coastal city of Sarandë in southern Albania. The monastery was erected during the 6th century AD and possibly became for at least one millennium the most important pilgrimage site in the Ionian Sea region. Forty Saints Monastery is situated 1½ km east of Mosque of Saranda.

Lëkurësi Castle

Photo: Pasztilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Lëkurësi Castle is a ruined castle near Sarandë, southern Albania. The castle is on a strategic hill point overlooking the town of Sarandë, southeast of the town centre. From here one can control the whole town as well as the islands of Ksamil.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sarandë and Gjashtë.