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St. Elijah’s Monastery (Jorgucat)
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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