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St. Anthony Church, Durrës

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Up until 1852, when an earthquake demolished them, the church and monastery were still in operation. After their destruction, they left in ruins until 1978. By 2000, the church and parts of the monastery had been rebuilt into what it is now.
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Inside the church there are some wall paintings, which include a two headed eagle and a horse with a female rider, who is believed to be
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Based on documents dated from 1418, the church is thought to have been principally connected to a
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Inside view.Graves of Andrea Muzaka and his wife can be seen on the floor of the church.
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The Albanian double headed eagle painted in the walls during the medieval times.
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Saint Anthony Church was of the most popular churches of the area of the
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that was situated near the current church. The architectural style was
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Albanian

Ishëm
Durrës
41°34′59″N 19°27′30″E / 41.5830°N 19.4583°E / 41.5830; 19.4583
Cultural Monument of Albania
Albanian
Rodon Cape
Skanderbeg
Durrës County
Cultural Monument
Albania
Andrea II Muzaka
Euphemia Mataranga

Cape of Rodon
Vincenzo Coronelli
Castle of Rodon
St. Anthony Church
Albanian Medieval Period
Byzantine
Saint Mary
Romano-Gothic
Franciscans
Mamica Kastrioti
Back view.
Side view.
Inside view.Graves of Andrea Muzaka and his wife can be seen on the floor of the church.

The Albanian double headed eagle painted in the walls during the medieval times.

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