Located close to the Montenegrin border, in the north-west of the country, Shkodër lies in the foreground of the Albanian Alps.
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Rozafa Castle Shkodër
Published: December 22, 2009Posted in: Albania castles
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Kruja Castle
Published: December 20, 2009Posted in: Albania castles
The town of Kruja is located about 40 km north of Tirana. Kruja Castle was built on the hilltop above Kruja town. Kruja Castle was famous for its resistance against Ottoman Turkish army in the 15th century. Today, Kruja is a popular tourist destination in Albania.
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Berat Castle
Published: December 20, 2009Posted in: Albania castles
Situated south of Tirana, Berat is Albania’s most beautiful city; lying in a picturesque setting on the banks of the Osum River, it is ringed by the Tomorr and Shpirag Mountains. Berat’s main tourist attraction is the castle-quarter, perched on a cliff, overlooking the old-city. The castle is accessible only from the south side of the town.
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