St. Mary's Monastery

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. The St. Mary's is an Albanian Orthodox Church in the Zvërnec Island inside the Narta Lagoon, northwest of the city of Vlore. So, the is located inside the island. A 20 minutes drive from the city of Vlore leads to the island. The end of long wooden walkway is the which was built in 13th or 14th century. The is nice and in good condition, there is a free parking place, so it worth taking the time to visit. I gave 4 stars because the lake is dirty with litter and the access pontoon is in a bad shape. We from The Netherlands visited the during our round-trip through Albanië. Very well you feel the ancienity and the towards it, makes the trip very special. Inside the church is beautiful as you can see on the picture enclosed. A gorgeous located on an accessible island. The itself is small, but the area around is gorgeous. There are many well kept buildings, a garden and a that takes you there. The whole experience is worth it. Beautiful very climatic monastery. Ideal if you are passing near Vlora for 30min stop to spread your legs a bit. The was very fun and I must say very good place for nice pictures of the surroundings. Heard that there are nearby some very interesting bunkers but due to gravel road we passed this as were in rush. The is very old and a bit shocked that this is rather underdog in regard to popularity. Nice place! Entrance was for free. If you have a bicycle you can leave next to the - on the bridge! Good to combine this place and light house next to A church that is worth visiting more for its position on that island and the special pontoon that leads to it! There is also a large parking lot that seems to be little known because most people park on the road. Park in the parking lot, it's free and you clear the road too! A Hidden Gem of Peace and Beauty I visited the of St. Mary in Zvërnec yesterday, and I was absolutely enchanted. The wooden leading to the island gives you the feeling of stepping into another world — peaceful, untouched, and full of history. The itself is a beautiful piece of Byzantine architecture, simple but deeply spiritual. Surrounded by tall pine trees and the calm waters of the lagoon, it’s the perfect place to disconnect and reflect. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Vlora area. It’s a short drive but offers a truly unique and serene experience. St. Mary’s is a beautiful and peaceful place full of history and charm. The old stone walls, icons, and altar create a truly spiritual atmosphere, and the surroundings are just as lovely. The walk across the wooden to get there was really cool and added to the experience. The only downside is that the water around it has quite a bit of trash, which is a real shame for such a special place. Still, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.