Korçë Boulevard & Cathedral
Elegant pedestrian heart of Korçë
Korçë, Albania
Southeast LakesKorçë
About
Boulevard Shën Gjergji is the elegant pedestrian spine of Korçë, lined with shops, cafes, museums and the 33-meter Panoramic Tower offering views toward the Morava mountains. At the boulevard's head stands the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, the largest Orthodox cathedral in Albania. The area is the lively cultural heart of a city famed for its boulevards and serenades.
Practical info
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
The boulevard's Resurrection of Christ Cathedral, completed in the post-communist era to replace a church demolished in 1968, is the largest Orthodox church in Albania, seating around 5,500 worshippers.