Franciscan Church of Shkodër, Catholic church building in Shkodër, Albania.
The Franciscan Church of Shkodër stands with a tall tower and traditional religious architecture near the center of northwestern Albania's largest city.
The construction of the church began in 1902 following a Sultan decree, with French engineer Agustin Briott completing the architectural plans by 1905.
The building represents the enduring Catholic presence in Shkodër, where multiple religious communities maintain their traditions through centuries of changes.
Regular religious services take place in the church, which underwent a substantial renovation of its tower structure in 2007.
In 1947, Albanian Secret Police stored weapons inside the church, leading to arrests of several Franciscan priests who protested this action.
Location: Shkodër municipality
Location: Shkodër County
Inception: 1902
GPS coordinates: 42.06760,19.51540
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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