Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral, Orthodox cathedral in Shkodër, Albania

The Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral, dedicated to the Nativity of the Lord, stands on Rruga Hasan Riza Pasha. Completed in 2000, the stone building has a large nave topped by several domes, and its bell tower is separate from the main body. The whole site is enclosed by a fence for security.

A wooden church on this site was seriously damaged by a bomb attack in August 1998. The present stone cathedral was completed in 2000 on Rruga Hasan Riza Pasha, within the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania. A 1992 terrorist attack had already destroyed parts of the church and its altar.

The cathedral functions as a gathering place where Orthodox Christians in Shkodër come together for worship and religious observances. You can witness how the community practices its faith through regular services held within these walls.

The site is enclosed by fencing, but visitors are welcome throughout the year. It helps to check when services are held so you can plan your visit around the community's schedule.

This building rose from the ruins of a destroyed wooden church, giving it profound meaning as a symbol of spiritual recovery for the community. Its existence represents how Shkodër reclaimed its Orthodox heritage after a period of suppression and loss.