The church can be visited
CathedralTirana
Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana (Katedralja e Ringjalljes së Krishtit)
The Resurrection of Christ Cathedral in Tirana, Albania, is a significant sacred building of the Albanian Orthodox Church. Opened in 2011, it is considered one of the most important places of worship in the capital and the country.
History+
The current cathedral was built after the original historic cathedral of the Albanian Orthodox Church was demolished in the late 1950s to make way for the construction of the socialist Palace of Culture.
Location+
The sacred building is located in Tirana, the capital of the district and region of Tirana in Albania. It lies southwest of Skanderbeg Square on Rruga Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit Avenue, in close proximity to the headquarters of the Socialist Party and the Albanian Ministry of Defense, at an elevation of approximately 110 meters above sea level.
On site+
The cathedral is accessible to visitors and can be toured.
Nearby+
- St. Paul's Cathedral (sacred building), approx. 0.4 km away
- Fortress of Justinian (fortress), approx. 0.4 km away
- Petrelë Castle Ruin (ruin), approx. 8.5 km away
- Dajti Castle Ruin (ruin), approx. 9.2 km away
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