The Church of St. Anthony of Padua (Kisha e Shna Ndout or Kisha e Laçit) is one of the most important Catholic shrines in Albania. Built in 1557 as part of a large monastery, it is dedicated to the Portuguese saint and Franciscan friar St. Anthony. The church is located on a hilltop above the town of Laç, close to Lezhë. From here, there are stunning views of the coastal plain and the ocean.
Every year, in the week before 13 June, the largest Catholic pilgrimage in the country takes place. Thousands of worshippers climb the steep slope and the stairs at the end.
On the church grounds, you can look into a Cave of St. Blaise (Shpella e Shën Vlashit) where the saint is said to have dwelt.
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