Elbasan, Medieval fortress city in central Albania
The city stretches along the Shkumbin River, featuring narrow stone streets, traditional markets, and a combination of Ottoman and modern architecture throughout its center.
Originally founded as the Roman settlement of Scampis, Elbasan developed into a major trading center during the Ottoman period in the 15th century.
The Ethnographic Museum displays traditional Albanian costumes, household items, and craft tools inside a restored Ottoman-era house from the 18th century.
Regular bus services connect Elbasan to Tirana International Airport, with departures every hour from the central bus station near the castle walls.
The King Mosque, constructed in 1482, maintains its original minaret and features specific architectural elements from early Ottoman religious buildings.
Location: Elbasan municipality
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
Website: http://elbasani.gov.al
GPS coordinates: 41.11059,20.07941
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
Ruzhdi Bizhuta Stadium
1.2 km
Elbasan Fortress
357 m
Pellumbas Cave
18.8 km
St. Jovan Vladimir's Church
4.8 km
St. Mary's Church
551 m
K-12 School "Luigj Gurakuqi"
905 m
King Mosque, Elbasan
395 m
Naziresha Mosque
843 m
Theatre Skampa
460 m
Elbasan Ethnographic Museum
747 m
Rrapi i Bezistanit
256 m
St. Nicholas' Church, Shelcan
7.2 km
Clock Tower and Castle of Elbasan
380 m
Ura e Kamares
16.7 km
Basilica Bezistan
270 m
Qemal Baholli Public Library
162 m
Gjimnazi Kostandin Kristoforidhi
561 m
Kisha e Shën Premtes, Valesh
15.2 km
Banka Kombëtare Tregtare, Elbasan
116 m
Former school Ptoleme Xhuvani
348 m
Muzeu i Qytetit
341 m
The house of Qemal Stafa
468 m
Shtëpia Muze e Kostandin Kristoforidhit
492 m
Ish Muzeu i Luftës
337 m
Hotel Guri, Elbasan
465 m
Ndërtesë dy katëshe në rr.Rinia
455 m
Kanioni i Erzenit
19.3 km
Lake Banja
17.1 kmReviews
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