The Church of Saint Mary in the village of Shënmëri, Mamurras, has now become another destination for historical and cultural tourism, thanks to a restoration project that has revived the values of this religious monument dating back to the 15th century.

Designated as a Cultural Monument of the First Category, this church has undergone comprehensive restoration.

Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared images of the church on social media, expressing that another precious gem of our cultural heritage has come to light.

“The intervention carried out by specialists consisted of the restoration and consolidation of the church walls, restoration of mural paintings, and installation of a metal roof over the apse where the mural paintings are located,” said Rama.

Located in the village of Shënmëri, Mamurras, the church is of particular interest as an architectural testament bearing traces of various construction phases, spanning from approximately the 11th to the 14th centuries.

Several interventions were undertaken as part of the restoration of the ruins of the Church of Saint Mary. Initially, the area surrounding the monument was cleared of vegetation.

Additionally, non-authentic elements inside the church were removed, and the ancient stone wall was restored, along with repairing cracks in the stone walls.

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