Castle of Varoshi, Ndroq, Traces show that this settlement (387 m high) was equipped with surrounding walls during the barbarian invasions of the century. IV-VI. The walls are wide and built with medium-sized stones connected with mortar and lime mixed with fine brick dust according to the technique characteristic of the late antique period, a […]
The beautiful beach of Jalë, (Albania) with the sea of a deep blue, to seem unreal. The beautiful beach of Jalë, with the sea of a deep blue, to seem unreal. Jal (also called Jala or Jalë) is a small beach nestled between steep hills planted with olive trees in a bay protected by the […]
Dorez Castle, This castle represents the only urban center of the Tirana basin with a very long life, known by the locals as Qyteze.The first traces of habitation belong to the Bronze Age (XIV-XIII centuries BC).Its ruins cover one of the highest quotas in the range of hills detached from the Krraba mountains at an […]
Dajt Castle, Dajti Castle is located on the sea terrace of Dajti at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level, on the western slope of Dajti mountain, on a peak to the right of the road that leads from Qafa e Priska to Dajti plain.This castle is thought to be one of the castles […]
Lenin Hydropower Plant, In the village of Lanabregas there are two low buildings of the Soviet style that are not at all related to the architecture of the surrounding area. They have remained as a memory of the former Albanian-Soviet friendship. Next to these strange buildings for an Albanian village is the small hydropower plant, […]
Murdhar Gorge This gorge is located in the northeast of Krraba and was formed by the stream of the same name, the left branch of the Erzen river.Murdari gorge is about 1 km long, about 100 m deep and about 30 m wide, taking the form of a very interesting canyon. It has steep, almost […]
The apartment of Sulejman Meta This apartment, located in the village of Brar, actually represents a residential complex dating back to the c. XVIII-XIX and has gone through several stages of construction. The fire house, the upper tower, the old tower, the entrance gate to the second floor, etc. are distinguished. The fire house represents […]
Cave of the Lady in Brrar On the mountain above the church of Saint Mary there is a cave called “Cave of the Lady”. This cave is over 8 m deep and as high and wide and was used as a prehistoric settlement.It is thought that at the time when the church was open, this […]
Petrela Castle Petrela Castle (400 m altitude) has a fairly protected position. Since ancient times, this fort controlled the intersection of roads of economic and military importance that passed by it, such as the Egnatia road (Durres-Tirana-Elbasan branch).The constructions belong to different periods, which, starting from the construction technique and the overlap, are divided into […]
Good Cave in Tirana “Good Cave” or otherwise “Saint George’s Cave”, is located in the village of Besh-Livadh in Tirana. It is located on Brrar mountain in its north-eastern part. The road from Tirana crosses Shtishtufina and continues along the Arbri road until it crosses the Tujani stairs. 2/3 of the road is paved and […]