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Things to see in Lushnjë (Albania): 9 places and when to go
Lushnjë is a town in Albania, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Temples (3), Nature (1). The best known are Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, Fortress of Bashtovë and Clock Mosque. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 40.94, 19.716
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Temples (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 53 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lushnjë
The places in and around Lushnjë, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Divjakë-Karavasta National ParkNational park in western Albania21 km
- Fortress of BashtovëCultural heritage monument of Albania22 km
- Clock MosqueMosque in Albania12 km
- Peqin CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania12 km
- St. Nicholas Church, Krutje e SipërmeChurch building in Albania7.9 km
- Kisha e Shën Mërisë (Bishqethëm, Lushnjë)Church building in Albania9.9 km
- Peqin Clock TowerCultural heritage monument of Albania in Peqin12 km
- Shtepia e Kongresit të LushnjësMuseum687 m
- Ura Ne Prroin e LungësCultural heritage monument of Albania2.0 km
When to go to Lushnjë
The best time to visit Lushnjë is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lushnjë
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fier16 places26 km
- Berat31 places33 km
- Elbasan22 places37 km
- Gramsh6 places42 km
- Tirana53 places44 km
- Durrës19 places48 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lushnjë?
The best known: Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, Fortress of Bashtovë, Clock Mosque, Peqin Castle, St. Nicholas Church, Krutje e Sipërme. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lushnjë?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Lushnjë?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lushnjë as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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