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St. Elijah’s Monastery (Jorgucat)

St. Elijah’s Monastery is an Orthodox monastery located in Jorgucat village in Gjirokastër County, Albania. It was built was built in 1545 AD. The monastery was restored and expanded several times between the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Country: Albania

District: Gjirokastër County

Category: Churches and Monasteries

Site History: 16th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Christian

Later Cultures: Christian

Site Features: Christian Monuments

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