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Main attractions in Tirana |
| Tirana was established in 1614 by Sulejman Pashe Bargjini, a native feudal lord from Mullet. He built the first edifices in city.
Yet Tirana is first mentioned as an inhabited settlement in Neolithic period.
Remains of a 14-th century B.C. castle, can be found at the foot of the Dajti Mountain. It is believed to be the castle of "Tirkan", mentioned by the Byzantine historian Prokopius
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Main attractions in Shkodra |
| Shkodra is one of the largest and most important cities of Albania and lies int he northwest part of the country. It is also the biggest trade center of the North. Being one of the most ancient cities too, was established in the last millennium B.C. as the capital city of the Illyrian tribe of Labeats. It was a very developed economic center, under the leading of King Agron and later Queen Teuta. During that period, the city lied from Shkodra lake, till the Kotorri Bay. Later on, the city built by roman state, was taken from Byzantium.
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Main attractions in Lezha |
| Lezha is one of the oldest towns in Albania, situated on the Adriatic coasts, founded in the 4th century B.C. from Illyrians. Its name was Liss and was a very important center of the Illyrian tribes. Lezha lies between Zadrima Lowland at the north and Mati River at the south. In the medieval times was the dynasty of the Dukagjini family. After became property of the Venice and in 15th century, was occupied from the ottomans. In the march 1444 in Lezha was founded " The Lezha Convent", leaded by our national Hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu. There is already now,the tomb of our hero, which is a monument of culture.
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Main attractions in Durres |
| Durresi is the second largest city in Albania, the biggest port and the hub of the railroad system. The city is not far from the airport "Nene Tereza" (Mother Theresa) and the capital Tirana.
The port of Durresi is one of the major transit points toward Italy (Bari, Brindisi, Ancona, Trieste etc.)
Durresi is one of the most ancient cities in Albania. Known by the name of Epidammus, it was established in the year 627 B.C by colons coming from Corinth and Corcyra. Later on, the name changed to Durrahium (according to mythology the nephew of Epidamnus).
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Main attractions in Vlora |
| Vlora is situated in the southwestern part of the country, in a charming region by the seaside. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Albania. It lies close to both sandy and rocky beaches with mountain peaks as a backdrop. Facing the city, is the peninsula of Karaburun and the island of Sazan. Vlora as Shkodra, is a city with a rich history since in the ancient times. Many personalities of Vlora have given to the country their patriotic contribute.
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Main attractions of Saranda |
| Saranda, the small town that can be called "The entrance to the Southern Albania" is situated between high mountains and the blue Ionian Sea. the name originates from the early Christian Monastery " Santi Quaranta" (Forty Saints). It lies in the Pass of Gjashta, near of the town.
Built on the Ionian seashore, facing the Greek island of Corfu, Saranda has a typical Mediterranean climate, which is gentle and characterized by optimal seawater temperature. The favorable geographic position and climate, make Saranda one of the most touristic destination in Albania and not only for these reasons but also for its historic and archeologic values
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Main attractions in Pogradec |
| Pogradeci invites you 20 km before display, offering a wonderful panoramic Ohrid lake, which you can called Lyhnide lake too. There is one of the most beautiful villages of Albania, Lini. Second name of Pogradec city is \" Flower\'s city\". In every season you can find colorful flowers
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Main attractions in Divjaka |
| Divjaka is a small center of habitation which belongs to the Lushnja town. There, along the seashore of the plain of Myzeqe, is to be found one of the most attractive sites, the Divjaka National Park, and the Karavasta Lagoon.
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Main attractions in Himara |
| Himara lies in the southwest part of the Akrocerauni range of mountains in which is also the Cika Peak, 2045 m above the sea level, starting from Llogara Pass in the northwest and at the borders of the Borshi River to the southwest, including some of the most wonderful pearls of the Ionian Riviera
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Main attractions in Korca |
| Korca is situated at the foot of the Morava mountains, on the slopes of St. Thana hill, it was an Illyrian settlement in ancient times. The city has lived through difficult times especially at the beginning of the 9th century, which brought as a consequence the whole emigration of its inhabitants to Romania
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Main attractions in Berat |
| The town is thought to be one of the oldest in Albania, with a settlement existing there since the 6th century BC when it was a fortress-settlement of the Greek Dassaretae tribe on the old border between Illyria and Epirus
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Main attractions in Gjirokastra |
| Gjirokastėr is an ancient city with traces of human habitation dating back to the 1st century BC. It is located on the slopes of the Mali i Gjerė ("Wide Mountain"), overlooking the Drinos river.
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Main attractions in Apollonia |
| About eight miles outside the city of Fier are the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia .. uncovered from a 1000-year nap. Founded in 588 BC by Greeks from Corinth
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Main attractions in Kukes |
| Kukės is the largest and most important town in North-eastern Albania and an important center linking Albania and Kosovo
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Main attractions in Bylis |
| This is the name of the Illyrian town next to the village of Hekal in Mallakastėr. Established in the third century B.C., Bylis flourished as a political, economic, and cultural center of the community
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Main attraction in Bajram Curri |
| Bajram Curri is the only alpine town in Albania and at the same time the northernmost town within the political borders of the Republic of Albania
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Main attractions in Elbasan |
| Elbasan Castle.The castle and its surrounding walls speak of the military significance of Elbasan in the early Ottoman period
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Main attractions in Ardenica |
| The Ardenica Monastery is located only 10 km north of Fier, at the border of the national road that connects the city of Fier with Lushnja.
It is constructed over the hills with the same name, 237 m above the sea level.The medieval Monastery carries the name of Maria, as the better part of the Myzeqeja region churches, region in Which is known as the patroness of the general economic and agricultural activities.
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Main attractions in Permet |
| Pėrmet is located in the southeastern part of Albania. In ancient times it was called Tryfilia, and it was inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of the Parauej, who settled close to what today is the Vjosa River
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Main attractions in Tepelena |
| Tepelena was founded on the shores of Vjosa River, about 30 kilometers from where this river meets the Drino, on a rocky elevation.
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Main attractions in Ersekė |
| Ersekė is a new town founded at the beginning of the eighteenth century. It is located at the bottom of Mt. Gramoz at an altitude of 1,050 m above sea level.
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Main attractions in Dibra |
| Dibra is located in the mountainous region of Ilirida, and it lies at an altitude of 625m above sea level.
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Main attractions in Kercova |
| The city of Kėrēova is located in the center part of Albania, and it lies at an altitude of 620-650 m. above sea level. The name of Kėrēova originates from Albanians words Kė that means who, and Ēova that means send
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Main attractions in Peshkopia |
| Peshkopia lies on the eastern part of Albania, on either side of the Black Drini river. The Drini valley is the lowest part of the district. The Korabi peak (2751 m) is the country's highest peak, which is situated in this district. Mineral ores such as chromium, sulphur, marble have been discovered in this district
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Main attractions is Kruja |
| The historic town of Kruja is located 32km northwest of Tirana and 20 min by car from the international Airport of Rinas.
Kruja is a medieval town, thought it was mentioned for the first time as as a Christian religious center in th year 879. Later on Kruja became the most important town of the Topiaj Feudal Family and the capital of the Arberia Principate.
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Main attractions in Lushnja |
| Lushnja is located in the western region of Albania, being of the 36 territorial divisions of the country, called districts. It has inherited from the communism time, a light profile and food industry, however, agriculture remains the main economical branch, where among others Lushnja produces 10% of the bread grain production in Albania. In the center of the city is situated the building of the Municipality, Historic Museum, Congress Museum, Culture Palace, which holds the name of the famous Albanian singer , Vace Zela, "18 Tetor (October)" high school, "Roza Haxhiu" stadium, etc.
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Main attractions of Butrint |
| The city of Butrint (Bothrota) is one of the fragments which form the fabric of Albania's ancient cultural landscape. Nestling in the highlands in the far south of the country and surrounded by dense vegetation, Butrinti was doubly protected by nature and by the fortifications which its inhabitants built in ancient times. However, this was not sufficient to isolate the city from the rest of the world. Less than ten kilometers from the island of Corfu, Butrinti was linked to the Mediterranean by the Vivari canal, which ran from the Butrinti Lake to the Ionian Sea.
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Main attractions in Orikum |
| Oricum is located on the Vlora-Saranda national road. The ancient town of Oricum was established in the 7th 6th century B.C. by Hellenic settlers
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