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Shkodra

the biggest town in Northern Albania. Shkodra is considered the capital of Albanian culture. In Shkodra is located "Migjeni" theatre, the first in Albania and also was held the first cyclic race and also the first football match and the first photograph was developed (by Marubi). The Rozafa Castle is a major tourist attraction here,but also "The Great Cathedral", "The mosque Ebu Beker" etc.

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Kruje

(Krujë) — ancient city of the national hero Skanderbeg. It consists of beautiful mountains; Skanderbeg's castle is now a museum. Kruje also contains an old style bazaar with shops selling traditional goods amid cobblestone streets. Kruje is known for it's carpet craftworks.

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Durrës

Durrës is an Albanian Adriatic port city. It has ferries to Bari in (Italy). Alternative spellings of the city's name are Durazzo (Italian), Drač (Драч, Serbo-Croatian) or Dyrrhachion (Δυρράχιον, Greek).

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Ulcinj

coastal town in Montenegro

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Tirana

(Tiranë) — the capital. Trees and mountains surround the city. Mt. Dajt is a popular tourist site for a great view of the city.

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Thethi

Thethi is a village surrounded by Thethi National Park, up on Albanian Alps, in Northeastern Albania, in Shkodra District.

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Prokletije

Prokletije or (Albanian: Alpet Shqiptare or Bjeshkët e Nemuna), sometimes called the Accursed Mountains are a range in northeastern Albania and northwestern Kosovo.

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Northeastern Albania

Northeastern Albania is a region of Albania.

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Bar

coastal town in Montenegro

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Podgorica

capital city of Montenegro

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Elbasan

A large, poor, intriguing industrial city that is full of life. The market is fascinating, and the breakfast "Bugace" legendary. The Via Ignatia, an old Roman road to Istanbul, runs through the city.

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Sveti Stefan

island

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Bečići

village in Budva Municipality, Montenegro

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Budva

city

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Mount Ostrog

monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church

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North Montenegrin Mountains

Northern Mountains is a region of Montenegro.

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Berat

Thought to be one of the oldest towns in Albania, it is a new member of the UNESCO world heritage list. Berat has long been known as the "city of 1001 windows" because of its unique Ottoman/Albanian architecture. It has a well preserved castle with residents still living inside its protective walls.

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Kotor

town in Montenegro

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Gjakova

city in Kosovo

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Peja

City in Kosovo

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Tivat

town in Montenegro

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Vlorë

Lively seaside city, nice beaches south of town. Passenger ferries to and from Italy dock here.

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Perast

town in Montenegro

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Durmitor National Park

massif and national park in Montenegro, UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Mavrovo National Park

national park in North Macedonia

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Vevčani

village in North Macedonia

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Žabljak

village in Montenegro

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Brod

village in Kosovo

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Prizren

City in Kosovo

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Dhërmi

one of the finest of the many beaches along the coastal road between Vlore and Saranda, perfect for camping.

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Pogradec

Pogradec is a town in the east of Albania on the shores of Lake Ohrid.

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Vuno

Small town feeling on the Albanian riviera

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Ohrid

city in North Macedonia

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Albanian Riviera

Featuring crystal clear waters, unspoiled beaches, and picturesque villages, this is the Mediterranean coastline as it once was.

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Elšani

Elšani is a beautiful village located on Lake Ohrid. It is located 10 km south of Ohrid and inside of Galičica National Park.

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Galičica National Park

national park in Macedonia

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Zlatibor

mountain region situated in the western part of Serbia

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Gjirokastër

another UNESCO city, located in the south is known for its unique Ottoman period architecture. There is a large castle on the hill in the middle of the city which served as a jail for many generations. A Military Museum and Art Gallery are now located inside. Gjirokastër is also the birthplace of former communist Leader, Enver Hoxha, as well as Albania's most internationally famous author, Ismail Kadare, their homes now serve as museums.

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Sights (36)

Kosmaç

village in Albania

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Lead Mosque, Shkodër

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St. Stephen's Cathedral, Shkodër

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Shurdhah Island

It is in the Vau i Dejës Reservoir, which is fed and drained by the river Drin. It is accessible by tourist boat in summer from the Vau i Dejës dam or Rragam. It contains the ruins of the medieval town of Sarda. You can visit the ruins of the 11th-century medieval castle, which includes two rings of defensive walls and towers (some submerged in the lake), the remains of a Byzantine church and other early medieval walls. The setting on the steep rocks rising from the lake is especially impressive.

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Ebu Beker Mosque

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Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral

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Shkodër

city in northwestern Albania

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Castle of Rodon

Roman amphitheatre in Durrës, Albania

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Drisht Castle

A ruined castle, the earliest traces of Frost Castle's fortifications date to the late Neolithic era. The walls and towers date to 1396-1478 during the Venetian era.

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Lake Skadar

lake

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Great Mosque of Durrës

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Fatih Mosque, Durrës

Built in 1503.

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Royal Villa of Durrës

This used to be the most luxurious crib in all of Albania, but it was looted in the 1997 uprising and isn't open to visitors now. Reportedly prince Leka has plans to renovate the villa "in the near future", but this has been reported for quite some time. Endure the steep climb up the hill for one of the most spectacular views over the city.

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Rugova Mountains

mountain region in northwest Kosovo

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Hysen Pasha Mosque

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Berat Castle

It was mostly built in the 13th century, but with origins going back to the 4th century BC. A very beautiful place with great views of the surrounding area. Getting to the Kala requires a steep walk up a cobbled path - take care, the stones are worn and slippery. The citadel is still inhabited, with many churches, and there are a couple of bars and shops in the Kala area.

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Red Mosque, Berat

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Bachelors' Mosque

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King Mosque, Berat

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Lead Mosque, Berat

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Aoös

river

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Korab

mountain range

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Korab (mountain)

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Flag's Square

- Independence Monument - a massive socialist-realist monument celebrating the independence of Albania from the Ottoman empire in 1912

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Muradie Mosque

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Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park

The Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park is a national park in eastern Albania adjacent to the border with North Macedonia. It encompasses 339.277 square kilometres (33,927.7 ha) and is specifically marked by a mountainous landscape supplied with glacial lakes, valleys, dense coniferous and deciduous forests and alpine meadows and pastures. Elevations in the park vary from 300 metres to over 2,200 metres above the Adriatic at the peak of Shebenik and Jabllanica, hence the name. It dwells a number of endangered species that are fast becoming rare in Southern Europe, including the brown bear, gray wolf and balkan lynx. The abundance in wildlife can in part be explained by the variety of vegetation types and remote location.

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Kaninë Castle

Built in the old center of Vlore in the 3rd century BC. This castle has an area of 3625 ha. It was rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in the 5th century BC. In Anna Komnenes' notes, she talked long about her father, Emperor Aleks', war against the Norman army.

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Orikum

municipality of Albania

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Oricum

Ancient theatre of Orikum (1st century BC), Church of Marmiroi (Kisha e Marmiroit) - Here is also a small hotel

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Çorovodë

main city of Skrapar District, Albania

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Canyon of Gjipe

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Lake Ohrid

lake

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Tushemisht

Village in Korçë, Albania

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Labovë e Madhe

village in Albania

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Porto Palermo Castle

fortification

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Kardhiq

Village in Albania.

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Shëngjin

Albania
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Shëngjin

Shëngjin is in Lezhë. Shëngjin is a growing beach town located in Northwest Albania well known for its Adriatic coastline and tourist accommodations. Shëngjin is quickly becoming one of the must see locations in Albania for day trippers or those looking for a relaxing getaway by the coast.

Shëngjin is located approximately 100 meters away from the waters of the Adriatic Sea, and below a mountain side called Rrenci that is approximately 159 meters in height. Shëngjin is also located approximately 60 km from the Tirana Mother Teresa International Airport.

Shëngjin is a part of Lezhë County, which has thousands of years of ancient history and unique culture. According to historians, Lezhë is considered as the site of the League of Lezhë where Skanderbeg united the Albanian princes in the fight against the Ottoman Empire. Skanderbeg is recognized as a national hero for his efforts to unite the region against the Turks.

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