Paleochristian Basilica, Goricë

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Paleochristian Basilica, Goricë
Native name
Albanian: Rrënojat e Bazilikës paleokristiane Goricë
Location near Gjirokastër

The ruined Paleochristian Basilica in Goricë (Albanian : Rrënojat e Bazilikës paleokristiane Goricë) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located near Gjirokastër. [1]

Albanian language Indo-European language

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References

  1. "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult. Retrieved October 28, 2010.