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Lezha Castle
Lezha Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Albania. It is located in the city of Lezha, in the northwest of the country, and is one of the oldest castles in Albania. This fortress was built in the 4th century, during the period of Byzantine rule in the Balkan region.
An interesting fact about Lezha Castle is that in 1444, the League of Lezha was held in this castle, an importa
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Museum of the Kastriots, Dibër
Located in Sina village within the Arras Administrative Unit of Dibra Municipality, the Museum of the Kastriots is a cultural hub dedicated to the historical legacy of the Kastrioti family, notably focusing on national hero Gjergj Kastrioti, or Skanderbeg.
Construction commenced in 1982, culminating in its completion in 1985, swiftly establishing itself as a pivotal cultural institution. A restor
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Shen Premte Church, Permet
Shen Premte Church in Përmet is a significant cultural heritage site in Albania, renowned for its distinctive architecture and historical significance.
Constructed in 1776 by master craftsman Ilia Kristo, it is one of Përmet's oldest churches, featuring basilica-style architecture with impressive dimensions: 22 meters long, 16 meters wide, and 8 meters high. The interior boasts painting
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Farka, Tirana
Farka is located 7 km southeast of the capital of Tirana, along the Tirana-Elbasan national road. Farka is bordered to the east by Dajti, to the south by Petrela and to the west by Vaqarri. Farka is evidenced as a settlement since the end of the Iron Age. Between the two streams near Farka passed the main road named "Vram", which was a branch of the Egnatia road. The population of this region belo
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Kuturman Village
The village of Kuturman is located in the northwest of Librazhd, with an area of 3,600,00 ha. It is crossed by the river Shkumbin and is about 15 km away from the city. According to documented historical data, the village of Kuturmani has an ancient history of archaeological finds, constructions, numerous toponyms with a historical character prove that it has been inhabited
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Kardhiq Castle
Kardhiq Castle is a cultural heritage monument in Kardhiq, Gjirokastra district. An interesting fact about Kardhiqi Castle is that it has been an important strategic center for many governments and conquerors in its history. This fortress was under the control of the Illyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Italians at the time of the conquest.
During the Middle Ages, Kardhiq Castle was a big
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Mosaic of Tirana
The "Mosaic of Tirana" is an archaeological gem found accidentally during the construction of the "Partizani" block of buildings in 1972. Dating back to the 3rd century AD, it initially served as a village center before transforming into a rustic villa. Later, in the 5th-6th century, it became a Paleo-Christian basilica, reflecting evolving urban structures and religious beliefs.
Protected by the
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Church of Labovës së Kryqit
The Church of Labovës së Kryqit, dedicated to Saint Mary, stands as a significant monument in southern Albania, nestled amidst the picturesque hills of Labovës së Kryqit village.
Accessing the church involves a scenic route starting from a junction on the southern highway of Gjirokastra, leading towards Libohova. As the journey progresses through rural landscapes and hills, a
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The President's Office
The Presidency is a cultural heritage monument in Tirana. This monument is of the "Architecture" type, approved in March 2007. Its typology is allat, XX century construction. The foundations for its construction were laid in 1959.The building is extremely conventional with exaggerated ornamentation. The large volume of the building is broken by the vertical rhythm of the massive columns carried fo
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Berzane Village
The village of Berzane is located in Zejmen i Mirdita, in Lezhë. The current area is 880.00 ha and 20 km from the city. The village is an area with typical Mediterranean vegetation, the wood and scrub floor is dominated by the duscha with a mixture of heather. Herbaceous vegetation is also of interest, especially medicinal and tanniferous. Large mammals such as: wild boar, wolf, fox, coot, et
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Drishti Castle
It is essential to visit Kalja Drishi because it is one of the places that has significant historical and archaeological importance. Drishi Castle is found 800 meters over sea level at a distance of 15 kilometers from the city of Shkodra and is one of the few castles in Albania that is still inhabited. Drishti Castle was built within the 13th century as a Byzantine fortification and has been a "Cu
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Mic Sokoli Tower
The tower of Mic Sokoli in Bujan village is a historic gem, symbolizing Albanian heritage. Built in the late 18th century, it's a three-story stone structure, showcasing typical Highland architecture with wooden elements. Sokoli, a national hero, was born here and died for freedom in 1881.
Declared a cultural monument in 1978, the tower houses a museum exhibiting resistance against invaders. Its
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Kisha e Shën Thanasit, Voskopojë
Kisha e Shën Thanasit në Voskopojë, një monument i pasur në trashëgimi kulturore, është një ndër realizimet më të rëndësishme arkitektonike të kohës në qytetin e Voskopojës, qarku i Korçës.
Kisha e Shën Thanasit u ndërtua në vitin 1721 dhe ka një pozicion thelbësor n&eu
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Association of Writers and Artists of Albania, LSHA
The Association of Writers and Artists of Albania is a non-profit organization created by a group of Albanian writers and artists. The League of Writers was established on October 7, 1945, and the League of Artists in 1949.
In 1957, these two organizations merged into a single institution: the League of Writers and Artists of Albania. The Association of Writers and Artists of Albania is an organi
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Levan Village
The village of Levan is located in the southwestern part of Fier, with an area of about 200.00 ha. It is known for its oak forests and 20 km long hills, which start from the lower part of Vjosa in the south and end in Pojan, in the north.It has a rather complicated geological composition, which over time has caused numerous erosion phenomena and the formation of many streams. The large meadows, wh
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Grazhdan Castle
Near the city of Peshkopia, in the district of Dibra, in the northeast of Albania, there is an ancient fortress named Grazhdan Castle. Built in the fourth century BC, this fortification served as a base of defense against invasions from outside the area. Since 1974, this castle has been classified as a cultural monument. Other fortifications from this era can be found all around the castle, includ
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Río estupe
El río Stupe, que se origina como un pequeño arroyo sobre la aldea de Balza y crece hasta convertirse en un río importante cuando se fusiona con el río Shale, agrega esplendor natural a las Tierras Altas de Shoshi. Con una extensión de aproximadamente 5 kilómetros, serpentea a través de paisajes impresionantes, junto con otras atracciones escé
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Kisha e Shën Thanasit,Elbasan
Kisha e Shën Thanasit në Elbasan është një ndër monumentet e rëndësishme fetare dhe kulturore në qytetin e Elbasanit. Kjo kishë ortodokse u ndërtua në vitin 1846 dhe gjendet në skajin verior të qytetit. Fillimisht, ajo u ndërtua me përmasa të vogla prej druri, shërbyer si vend për ceremoni mortore p&eu
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Prime Minister's Building, Tirana
The Prime Minister's building is located on Dêshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, in Tirana. In the beginning, this headquarters served as the office building of Luogotenec, the military envoy of the Italian Kingdom. The building was designed in 1939, by the Italian architect Gherardo Bosio, who took care of designing every detail such as: curtains, sofas, tables which were drawn with a persona
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Ballolli Park
Ballolli Park is located in Berat, on both slopes of the mountain ridge of Tërpan, with an area of about 323.3 ha. The park has hilly relief, at heights of 400-900 m. Its territory consists of flysch and limestone, mixed with each other and with tectonic contacts between them.
It was declared a "managed nature reserve" in 2022. Here is also the mountain of Terpan, with a height of 895 m. Its