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Things to see in Rrëshen (Albania): 7 places and when to go
Rrëshen is a town in Albania, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), Temples (1), Nature (1). The best known are Rubik Monastery Church. 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 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 41.7833, 19.8167
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 42 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rrëshen
The places in and around Rrëshen, 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.
- Rubik Monastery ChurchCultural Monument in Albania3.6 km
- Hazelnut path (SH-MR-004)Hiking5.9 km
- Infokullë – Qafë Munaz- Bërshemi (SH-MR-009)Hiking4.5 km
- Katund i Vjetër – Kisha e Shën Gjergjit- Erzë (SH-MR-002)Hiking6.0 km
- Petroglyph-Marianne Graf Point-Monastery (SH-MR-001)Hiking4.5 km
- Rezervati Natyror i Menaxhuar "Berzane"Protected area9.3 km
- Rrëja e Zezë- Bërshemi (SH-MR-005)Hiking4.8 km
When to go to Rrëshen
The best time to visit Rrëshen 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.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:01
- JulPossible14:45
- AugPossible13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 7 of the 7 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 Rrëshen
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 42 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
- Lezhë17 places14 km
- Burrel8 places24 km
- Pukë7 places28 km
- Krujë19 places29 km
- Shkodër35 places40 km
- Tirana53 places51 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rrëshen?
The best known: Rubik Monastery Church. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rrëshen?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Rrëshen?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 42 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rrëshen as the destination and these 7 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.
Keep reading
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