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St Stephen’s Cathedral, Shkodër
Closed in 1967, reopened in 1990
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Image courtesy of © Ravi Dwivedi · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout St Stephen’s Cathedral, Shkodër
St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Kisha e Madhe or Great Church, is the Catholic cathedral of Shkodër, the heart of Catholic Albania. It was damaged by Montenegrin artillery during the siege of 1912–13, closed in 1967 when the communist regime banned religion and used as a sports hall, and reopened in 1990, an event that marked the return of religious freedom. Its interior is calm and bright. Visit during a service to hear the choir; dress modestly.
Why it's on our list
- Catholic cathedral
- Reopened 1990
- City centre
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with St Stephen’s Cathedral, Shkodër before you go.