Marmiroi Church

Pashaliman, Albania

Marmiroi church is mentioned in historical records for the first time in 1307. Since it has no narthex, and because of other similarities to other similar churches in Bulgaria and former Yugoslavia, it is thought to have been built in the 12th or 13th century AD, although some researchers have put its construction period in the 10th century. The most accredited hypothesis is that it was dedicated to Saint Mary.

References:

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Religious sites in Albania

Address

Rruga Demokracia, Pashaliman, Albania

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Albania

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Frank Neezen (4 years ago)
Lovely historical church located in remote farm fields. The drive there is a little rocky however doable with any car. Once you arrive you can either park the car on the dirt road and cross the river, around the hill by foot to reach the church or drive the whole way. Lots of turtles everywhere on the road to the church! Worth a visit!

TRIBA (4 years ago)
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South Albania (4 years ago)
1000 years church built in 11 Century?? , one of the oldest in the south☦

Oleh Lahodniuk (5 years ago)
Very nice historical place. Old church.

Marnix Hamelberg (6 years ago)
Ancient and untouched, very rare and important. Hard to fathom how it's just in the open, for anyone to visit. For the cultural and historical interested, definitely a sight to visit.

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