cathedral
Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski
A hillside Orthodox monastery above the Radika valley known for its carved iconostasis, signposted from the Debar–Mavrovo road.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Peshkopi
Dibër County, Albania · Europe
About Peshkopi
Peshkopi is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Melan, 26km from Mavrovo National Park.
Peshkopi is in Dibër County, Albania, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Melan, about 5 km away.
Peshkopi (Albanian pronunciation: [pɛʃkɔpi]; Albanian definite form: Peshkopia) is a town located in the mountainous regions of northeastern Albania, in Dibër County. It is the capital of both the county (Albanian: qark) and the district (Albanian: rreth) of Dibër, and is the only county regional capital in AlbaniaRead more
which does not share its name with its county. The population as of the 2023 census is 14,710.
Peshkopi lies east of the Black Drin river, about 187 kilometres (116 mi) northeast of Tirana, the capital of Albania, and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Macedonian border. The town sits 651 metres (2,136 ft) above sea level.
Known for its thermal waters, year-round agriculture, and natural beauty, Peshkopi is also developing a reputation as tourism destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The third tallest mountain in the Balkans, Mount Korabi, and the birthplace of Albania's national hero, Gjerg Kastrioti, are nearby heritages sites. The district also contains large mineral ore deposits such as chromium, sulfur, and marble. It is also an important industrial center in Albania, producing many agricultural products for Albania.
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What is there to see near Peshkopi?
Within an hour or so of Peshkopi: Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski (17 km), Mavrovo National Park (26 km), Vevčani Springs (51 km), Krujë Castle (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Peshkopi?
The nearest famous roads are Galičica Pass Road.
Where is Peshkopi?
Peshkopi is in Dibër County, Albania, about 5 km from Melan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,710
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Albania
- Region
- Dibër County
- Timezone
- Europe/Tirane
- Coordinates
- 41.6850, 20.4286
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Worth the detour from Peshkopi
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Mavrovo National Park
North Macedonia's largest national park wraps around Lake Mavrovo, where a lakeside road passes the half-submerged St Nicholas church and climbs into the wild Šar and Bistra mountains.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Vevčani Springs
A series of karst springs and waterfalls in a wooded gorge above the village of Vevčani, with walkways and parking at the village edge.
51 km · about 60 min drive
castle
Krujë Castle
The hilltop fortress of Albania's national hero Skanderbeg, housing a museum dedicated to his legendary resistance against the Ottoman Empire.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Peshkopi
- 68 kmLake KomanA steep-sided reservoir on the Drin crossed by a car ferry to Fierzë, connecting the road network to the northern Albanian Alps.
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