The village of Polis is located about 2 km from the national road Elbasan-Librazhd. It is a village in Shushicë municipality, with an area of about 100 km2. The treasures of Polisti are many, but the main one is Egnatia Street. The traces of which can be seen in the two most beautiful bridges of Librazhd as branches of the ancient road: the Kamara bridge and the Guri bridge.Its magical and ri

A few kilometers from "Mother Teresa" airport, Preza Castle is located in the northeast of Tirana. It is a classic Mediterranean castle that was probably constructed between the thirteenth and fourteenth century. The castle is fortified in the corners with four circular-plan towers and has a quadrangular layout with 80 x 50 m sides. The castle has four different construction phases such as: the f

The Academy of Arts is located in Mother Teresa Square, Tirana. The Academy was established in 1966. The High Institute of Arts united three artistic institutions: the State Conservatory of Tirana, the School of Fine Arts, and the High School of Actors "Aleksandër Moisiu".The Academy was until 2011 the only public institution of higher education with an artistic character in Albania, which of

The Church of Shen Kozmai in Kolkondas, Fier, Albania, is a significant cultural heritage site. Built in 1814-1815 with contributions from Ali Pasha Tepelena, it comprises two main churches: Shen Mari, the oldest, and Shen Kozmai. The monastery reflects the architecture and artistic values of its time, boasting intricate details and wall paintings. It serves as a place of worship and reflection f

Saraseli Canyon, also known as Sinec Canyon, is a captivating natural wonder near the village of Saraseli in Gramsh's Sulti municipality. Shaped by the erosion of Cretaceous limestones and the Sarasel stream, this 1.5-kilometer-long, 300-meter-deep, and 20-30-meter-wide marvel offers breathtaking vistas. With its steep slopes, it's a magnet for adventurers and hikers, boasting a diverse karst eco

Stavraj Park is located in Librazhd. The current area is 400.00 ha. The area within this natural ecosystem includes forests, heterogeneous agricultural areas and shrubs. The height of the terrain above sea level is 1370 m.It was declared a "managed nature reserve" in 2022 and is divided into two sub-areas:• The Central sub-zone which includes the main forest and bush habitats and is defined a

The castle at Rozafa is located southeast of Shkodra. The castle is 130 meters above sea level and stands on a rocky hill at the city's entrance. It is surrounded by the Buna and Drini rivers, and has an area of about 9 ha.  It is belived to have been built since ancient times, resisting centuries and standing proudly to this day.  According to legend, three brothers began building a fo

The Palace of Congresses is located on Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit, in Tirana. The palace was designed in the early 80s, while the works for its construction lasted four years from 1982 to 1986. The construction of the building is inspired by the traditional buildings of Gjirokastra, Berat and the tower of northern Albania. The Palace of Congresses is 70 m long and 18-23 m high. The cap

Torra Veneciane is a key historical landmark in Durrës, Albania, serving as a vital defensive structure. It is part of the Byzantine fortress, declared a top-tier cultural monument, and played a crucial role in the city's defense throughout history. Originating from the 15th century, the tower was built atop the Byzantine fortress during the early Byzantine period. Equipped with cannons, it

Holta's Canyon, a hidden gem near Tirana, remained undiscovered due to lack of infrastructure until recent upgrades made access easy. Stretching 3 kilometers from Bardhaj to Kabash, it boasts steep valley slopes and clear 3-meter deep waters. Limestone karst caves feature stunning stalactites and stalagmites, while lush greenery and small waterfalls enhance its beauty. Further along, thermal water

The village of Sopot is located in Stravaj, in Librazhd. Sopot was declared a protected area in 1996, with an area of about 300.00 ha. You can go there from three directions, Elbasan-Zavalin Sopot, Polis Sopot and the third road Qukës-Stravan, at a distance of about 25 km. The "Star of the Alps" also grows in Sopot and is the only one in the Balkans. Thermal waters flow from the mountain spri

The Mosaic of Lin is located in the village of the same name Lin, in Pogradec. The mosaic is a cultural monument, its typology is mosaic, built in the second half of the 13th century. Its discovery, during the excavations carried out in 1969, indicated an Illyrian settlement belonging to the Iron Age and dating back to the early Middle Ages. From the discovered mosaics, the property stands out wi

The castle of Tirana is located in the center of the capital and is one of its most frequented areas. Tirana Castle is a monument of cultural heritage, since 1973. It represents a fortification with a rectangular plan measuring 160x120 m.Throughout the first centuries of our era, it has been the center of a settlement under various names.According to Barleti, the town was known as Tirkan in the 4t

Constructed in the 19th century, the Dervish Residences form a significant architectural complex situated in the Teqeja e Helvetive southern region within Berat. These structures served as venues for religious rituals and accommodated the dervishes. The complex, stretching longitudinally from east to west, comprises various components: Stone-walled rooms with wooden roofs: Posi

Lis, an ancient city known by various names like Lissos and Lisson, played a significant role in Illyrian history. Archaeological evidence suggests its existence since the Bronze and Iron Ages. Situated on the eastern Adriatic coast, it served as a crucial port and coastal city, influencing the development of neighboring cities like Shkodra and Ulcinj. By the end of the 4th or early 3rd century B

The Dardhë-Xhyrë Park, situated amidst the villages of Dardhë and Xhyrë on the Polis mountain in Elbasan, was designated as a managed natural reserve in 2022, covering an expansive area of 400.00 hectares. With Mali i Polis ranging from 1,100 to 1,773 meters above sea level, the park occupies the eastern part of the country, experiencing cold winters with substantial snowfall d

The Bratko Oriental Museum is located in the center of the southeastern city of Korça. The Oriental Museum contains a collection of mainly Asian art. Objects and photographs of this culture, dating back to 1800, are presented there. Dhimitër Borja was born in Korça in 1903. He traveled a lot around the world, but he spent most of his life in America with a long career in Hollyw

Petrela Castle is located in the southeast of the city of Tirana, built on a rocky hill. The discoveries made show that it is a medieval castle built during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justin I, in the 6th century AD. The castle of Petrela is built on a terrain with very steep and steep slopes, which have made the castle very protected. It also controlled the branch of the Egnatia road, the

Guri i Mëngjesit( Morning Stone), nestled in the Shishtavec mountain range near the Albania-Kosovo border, is a significant landmark renowned for its stunning landscape. Standing tall at 1940 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking views of Sharri, Gjallica, Koritnik, Korabi, and Kallabak mountains, as well as the vast alpine pastures of Southeastern Europe along The Path of Colors.

Nestled in the northernmost reaches of Albania lies Vermoshi, a quaint village brimming with cultural heritage and natural splendor. Part of the Kelmendi Municipality, it beckons travelers seeking to immerse themselves in ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes. The journey from Shkodra to Vermoshi is an adventure in itself, winding through dramatic landmarks like the Rrapshi pass and the