Nature
Dashi Lake
Dashi Lake is one of the most amazing natural spots in Albania and is located at an altitude of 2180 meters within the newly created National Park "Alpes of Albania". This lake, which is one of the largest glacial lakes in the country, is a favorite destination for tourists, especially during the summer when temperatures are high and people seek coolness in the mountain heights.
Lake Dashi is a b
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Shen Kolli Church, Hoçisht
Shen Kolli Church is known as a protected cultural area as it is an important cult object in Devoll. The church is located in the village of Hoçisht and its construction started at the beginning of the 20th century. Construction was halted due to the turmoil of the First World War and with it the silverwork with which it was originally built disappeared. Years later, frescoes and wall
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Kadare Museum - The House Studio of the Writer Ismail Kadare
The Kadare Studio House is located on the third floor of a building on Rr.e Dibres. The house was declared a Cultural Monument in 2015 and was designed by architect M.Velo in 1972.The writer I. Kadare lived in this apartment in the years 1974 - 1989. The building, or as it was called at that time, the "palace with cubes" was a part of the architecture different for the time and therefore was put a
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Monastery of Saint Peter and Pavli, Vithkuq
The Monastery of Saint Peter and Pavli in Vithkuq is an important cultural and historical monument of the Korca region. Built in the middle of the 18th century, this sacred structure was painted by the famous painters Kostandin and Athanas Zografi. The monastery church is a tripartite basilica which has an imposing dome and the interior paintings are a work of bright art from the National Renaissa
National Parks
Theth National Park
Theth National Park is located in the heart of the Albanian Alps, in area of “Bjeshkeve të Namuna”, with a surface of 2,630 ha (26.3 km2) and at a distance of 70 km from the city of Shkodra.
The park was established to protect different ecosystems, biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage of the region. It is dominated by a high terrain, with a variety of natural features i
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Suha River
Suha River is an important river in Gjirokastra district. This river is one of the most important sources of water in this region and has a rich and important history for the local community.
The Suha River originates from the beautiful highlands of Gjirokastra and flows through a number of villages and towns around Gjirokastra. With its cool and clean waters, the Suha River provides a vital reso
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Trajan's Castle
Trajan's castle is located in the northeast of the village of Tren, in Devoll. It rises on a high mountain ridge 1245 m above sea level. The Castle of Trajan is one of the prehistoric fortified settlements, the largest in the territory of Illyria, with an area of 22 ha.
The castle is a monument of cultural heritage, type "Archaeology", approved in January 1963. The castle is thought to have been
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Pyramid, Tirana
The pyramid is located on the "Dëshmorët e Kombit" boulevard, in one of the most nerve-racking points of the city of Tirana. The pyramid was built in the years 1986 - 1988, serving as a museum of the legacy of the dictator E. Hoxha until 1991. This structure was designed as eagle wings, a symbol of the nation itself, but visible as such only from above. While from the point of view of th
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Church of Saint Lleshdri, Vau i Dejës
The Church of Saint Lleshdri, located in the village of Gomsiqe in Vaut i Deja, is an important religious building in the history and culture of this area. This church has a rich history and an important role in the religious and social life of the local community.
The construction of the church dates back to the medieval period and has changed and improved over the centuries. Its architectural s
National Parks
Korab-Koritnik Nature Park, Dibër
The Korab-Koritnik Nature Park is located in the District of Dibra and Kukes, between the rivers Drini i Zi and Drini i Bardhë, with an area of 55,550 ha. The natural park is named after the mountains of Korabi and Koritnik.
Korabi is the highest peak of both Albania and North Macedonia and stands at an altitude of 2,764 m. Korabi and Koritniku are recognized as an internationally important
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Cem River, Kelmend
The Cem River, also known as Cijevna in the Montenegrin language, is one of the most important rivers in the region of the Great Highlands, passing through the territory of Albania and Montenegro. This river begins its source in the Kelmend Administrative Unit of the Great Highlands in Albania and flows in an easterly direction, passing through Gucia and Plava, for a distance of about 64.7 kilomet
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Blaca Castle, Pogradec
Blaca Castle is located west of the village of the same name, in Pogradec. The castle rises on the tops of two hills that are separated from each other only by a narrow valley. These hills are part of a long range of hills, running east-west, which create a natural border between the Korça plain and the Pogradec field.
The castle belongs to the Late Bronze Age, around 1500 - 1200 BC. It be
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Ethnographic Museum, Kavaje
The ethnographic museum is located about 800 m from the city center of Kavaja. The museum is one of the most characteristic buildings of the city, belonging to the construction of houses with gazebos. In the center are the two fire houses, next to it are the other two rooms, and in front of them, along these premises, lies the hall.The museum was declared a Cultural Monument in 1971. It is thought
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Saint Triadha Castle, Gjirokastër
The Castle of Saint Triadha is a monument of cultural heritage in Valare, Gjirokastra. This monument is of the "Architecture" type, approved in June 1973. Its typology is the castle, built around 1809 - 1810.
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Church of Saint Barbara, Pllanë
The Church of Saint Barbara (Saint Barbulla) is located in the east of the village of Pllane in Lezhë, located in a high position on a hill in the middle of greenery. It is a 14th century monument with Benedictine style characteristics.
The building is a clear example of 14th century architecture, built in a simple way, with the use of rough limestone and tuff stones to cover its structure.
National Parks
Natural Park Qafe Shtame
The Qafë Shtamë Nature Park is located about 25 km northeast of the city of Kruja, near the municipality of Culli. Qafeshtama with a height of 1230 m serves as a connecting bridge between the area of Kruja and the valley of Mati in the north.
Qafshtames Park was established in 1996. It has a beautiful mountain landscape consisting mainly of pine forests, several small lakes and la
Nature
Dragot Bridge
Dragot Bridge is an important reference point in the history of engineering and architecture in Albania. It is located on the Vjosa River, one of the largest and most beautiful rivers in the country. The bridge is a unique structure suspended with arched metal trusses, which speaks to the creativity and engineering skill of its time.
With its impressive dimensions, with a length of 114 meters and
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Palace of Brigades
The presidential palace is a historical ensemble of particular importance in Tirana. The presidential palace and its park is a monument of cultural heritage in Tirana. This monument is of the "Architecture" type, approved in November 2004. Starting in 1992, the building serves as the Presidential Palace for official receptions. It was previously known as the Palace of Brigades, a name which was us
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Paleokastra Castle, Gjirokastra
The castle of Paleokastra is located a few km north of Gjirokastra. The castle is a monument of cultural heritage, of the "Archaeology" type, approved in June 1973. Its typology is the castle, construction of the Roman period.
Its name Paleokastrë means the old castle. It was erected here to oversee the river and the entrance to the Kardhiqi Valley, which was considered the main Roman road f
National Parks
Zall Gjocaj National Park
Zall Gjocaj National Park is located in Mati district, Dibër. With an area of 140 ha, the park together with the area around it has high biodiversity values.According to phytogeography, the park consists of endemic and subendemic species, alpine meadows, glacial lakes, numerous streams and a fauna with special characteristics.
In the forest there are: pine, arren, oak, ash, etc. In