St. Mary's Monastery, Zvërnec, Byzantine monastery on Zvërnec Island, Albania
Located within the Narta Lagoon, the medieval monastery exhibits a cross-shaped plan with a central sarcophagus and traditional Byzantine architectural features.
Construction of St. Mary's Monastery dates to the 13th century, receiving the status of Cultural Monument of Albania in 1963.
The monastery houses an important icon of St. Mary created by Tërpo Zografi, an Albanian artist from the 18th century.
Visitors can reach the monastery by walking through a pine forest and crossing a wooden bridge that connects the mainland village to the island.
The monastery cemetery contains the grave of Marigo Posio, who embroidered the first Albanian flag raised in 1912.
Location: Vlorë municipality
Location: Vlorë County
Inception: 13 century
GPS coordinates: 40.51722,19.40250
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:15
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