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Preze Castle Sunrise

Start before dawn to catch the first light over the 15th-century castle on the hills west of Rinas.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:15

    Preze Castle

    Drive 22 km northwest to Preze Castle. Arrive early to find a quiet spot on the hills and watch the sky change as the sun rises at 07:05.

  2. 07:35

    Preze Castle

    Stay for the golden light that begins around 15:53. The late afternoon sun casts a warm glow on the ancient stone.

  3. 07:50

    Check the route back toward the city center for a breakfast or coffee stop once the sun is up.

Local tip

The castle is on a hill west of Rinas airport. Allow time for the drive from the city.

Check before you go

  • Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:05. The golden light period starts much later at 15:53.
  • No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate vicinity of Preze Castle. Plan to return to Tirana or Rinas for breakfast.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tirana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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