iett_institute, Author at Instituti i Edukimit, Trashëgimisë dhe Turizmit

The Women’s Museum, Tirana

This unique museum in its kind was built with passion and dedication in Tirana, where through the rare collection of facts and objects, it describes the life of the Albanian woman from antiquity to the dictatorship era. Part of this museum are clothes, items of daily life, dishes, household appliances, photographs, documents, newspapers, magazinës, all focusing on the figure of the Albanian woman. The communist era stands out in the museum with objects and information about women’s lives in family and work....

Mosaic of Tirana

The Tirana Mosaic is the only archaeological monument within the territory of the city of Tirana and one of the most significant historical and cultural evidences of the city. During the works for the construction of a residential building in the “Partizani” block, in 1972, the ruins of an ancient building were encountered, one of whose premises was paved with mosaic. The parts of the walls, the fragments of bricks, the parts of ceramic vessels, the mosaic, dated the settlement to the...

Tirana Art Gallery

The Art Gallery is a visual art space located in the heart of Tirana. The main mission of this gallery is to connect the community of the capital with the world of art, encouraging the appreciation and understanding of the role of art in society. With the aim of promoting young artists and contemporary art, the gallery offers a wide range of special exhibitions that bring a rich artistic experience to visitors. Within its exhibitions, GAT organizes poetry evenings, as well as various...

Museum of the Albanian Armed Forces

Created in the framework of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Albanian army, this museum reflects the most significant military events and expresses the identity and development of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania. The weapons museum consists of three pavilions: the historical era pavilion, the pavilion of the communist period and the pavilion located outside the museum. The historical era pavilion begins with the period of Skenderbeg, featuring the wooden mace from the 15th century used during...

Museum of Natural Sciences “Sabiha Kasimati” (MNS)

The Museum of Natural Sciences, established since 1948, became part of the Research Center for Flora and Fauna of the Faculty of Natural Sciences in 2010. This museum, which is located in Petro Nini Luarasi Street in the city of Tirana, is an important scientific center specialized in the assessment, monitoring and inventory of the Albanian fauna: Entomofauna (Insects), Herpetofauna (Amphibians and Reptiles), Ornitofauna (Birds), Mammalofauna (Mammals), Macrobentofauna (Molluscs, Crustaceans ) etc. MNS exhibits over 3,000 specimens and has a scientific collection...

Kadare Museum in Tirana

In 2019, Ismail Kadare’s house in Tirana, where he lived and wrote most of his books, was opened to the public. His palace, unpainted, old, typical of the time of communism, reflects the writer’s life during the totalitarian period. Inside the apartment, the exhibition is divided between original documents, objects, books and furniture. The most enjoyable stop is at the writer’s private room, where the titles of books that have influenced Kadare stand out, placed on a white shelf assembled by the...

Church of the Holy Trinity

The Church of Saint Triadha is located in the museum area of Mangalem in Berat, on the southern side of the Castle. It is built by interweaving Byzantine-style tiles with strong rows of stone, as a support for the lower part of the building. The wall frescoes on the inner sides are damaged due to age. However, traces of biblical themes showing the disciples of Christ, elements of the “Last Supper”, or the days and rituals that precede Easter are still visible...

Church of Saint Thanas

The Church of Saint Thanas is located in the village of Karavasta e Re, near the Karavasta valley. It dates back to the second half of the century. XVIII, in the year 1778. In 1979, the painters from Grabova (Çetitir) Gjergj and Joan Katro painted the church with frescoes. The ceiling is made of coniferous wood, primed and decorated with floral motifs as well as partially carved, mainly in the main rosettes painted with the figure of Christ in the center and...

Church of Saint Friday

Raised among olive trees, in a hilly area in the village of Çetë i Kavajë, there is one of the most important cult objects in our country, dating from the 13th century. It is the only church with Gothic-Roman architecture remaining in the territory of Albania. The Church of “Saint Friday”, which is also known as the “Church of Ceta” or the “Church of Saint Paraskevi”, over the years has attracted the attention of various researchers, who are interested in some...

Uraka Canyon

This wonderful natural point is located in the middle sector of the river Urakë, to the east of the village of Urakë. The formation of the Uraka Canyon is the result of the erosive activity of the Uraka River, creating a wonderful landscape with vertical walls and numerous caves with a karst character. The walls of the canyon are attractive and difficult to explore, followed by caves, which are often difficult to reach and understand in terms of their structure. The...

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