St. John the Theologian's Monastery Tower | |
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Native name Albanian: Kulla e Manastirit Theollogos | |
Location | Cerkovicë |
Coordinates | 39°49′06″N20°12′52″E / 39.8183°N 20.2144°E Coordinates: 39°49′06″N20°12′52″E / 39.8183°N 20.2144°E |
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