iett_institute, Author at Instituti i Edukimit, Trashëgimisë dhe Turizmit

The Thermal Baths of Benja

The thermal waters of Benja are located about 13 km from the city of Përmet. In antiquity, these sulfur springs, emerging from a deep tectonic rift, were known for their distinct properties and their origins on both sides of the Lengarica Canyon. Each spring possesses unique therapeutic benefits, believed to aid in the treatment of skin conditions, stomach and kidney disorders, rheumatism, and more. The natural thermal water flows into small, picturesque pools, where visitors can also collect thermal mud,...

Vjosa River

The Vjosa River in Albania, one of the last wild rivers in Europe, has been declared a “National Park” by decision of the Albanian Government, becoming the first National Park of a Wild River in Europe. In the future, Vjosa will be preserved as a natural, free-flowing river. The Vjosa and its main branches flow freely for over 400 km, from the Pindis mountain range in Greece, where it is called Aows, to the Adriatic coast in Albania. The river and...

The Alps

One of the most attractive and fascinating territories of the Albanian lands, with many natural beauties and great tourist assets, are the Albanian Alps. They constitute the most mountainous and interesting region of our country and rank us among the few European countries with Alps. Most of Albania’s peaks above 2,000m above sea level are located here, the highest peak of the Alps, Jezerca (2,694m), the second after the peak of Korab (2,751m). The relief has the shape of a large...

The island of Maligrad

The island of Maligrad is one of the most significant cultural heritage monuments and a true gem of Lake Prespa e Madhe. Located in the lake, it is the second-largest island and lies just 20 minutes by boat from the village of Pustec. Also known as “Snake Island,” it covers an area of approximately 5 hectares and is a small karst-tectonic formation positioned 900 meters above sea level. A unique destination, Maligrad offers a blend of history and nature, where archaeological...

Certified Interpretive Planner (CIP) Course

Designed for: professionals who plan heritage sites, such as architects, curators, museologists, managers. Though no previous experience in interpretation is required, it is necessary that trainees know basic planning principles. This 40-hour course considers all kinds of heritage sites. Along Interpret Europe’s interpretive planning framework, participants experience all course content in planning teams, step by step at an original heritage site. Every day, they add new insights to their own planning proposals which they present to each other on the last...

Certified Interpretive Writer (CIW) course

Designed for: professionals who communicate natural and / or cultural heritage in writing. Though no previous experience in interpretation is required, some writing experience is needed. They’ll learn to unleash their creativity, when to be brief, when to elaborate, how to entice, surprise and captivate the target audience. This absorbing course is packed with inspiring exercises and discussions, clever tricks and rules to transform the ‘boring and dry’ into clear, engaging, and meaningful texts that really engage people. Participants might never look at...

Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) course

In collaboration with the most important institution in Europe, Interpret Europe or European Association of Heritage Interpretation we organize in Albania some trainings in heritage interpretation. These courses are designed for all who provide visitor experiences and involve people at heritage sites such as guides, tourism professionals, museologists, museum curators and site managers. Sites include nature parks, historic buildings, museums, gardens and zoos. Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) course This training is offered for guides and other professionals who present natural and cultural heritage. Subjects covered: personal...

The Illyrian city of Amantia

The Illyrian city of Amantia was built in the 5th century BC and is one of the most interesting treasures and ruins of Albania, located on a hill in the city of Vlora. The special feature of the ancient city are the dwellings and fortifications that were built on a difficult mountainous terrain. It is however mentioned as an episcopal center in late antiquity, and the early Christian ruins of a basilica that can be visited. In the 3rd century BC...

ANTIGONEA

Antigonea is one of the largest ancient cities in the territory of Albania and the most important ancient settlement of the Drinos Valley. National Archeological Park of Antigonea is located just 14 km in east of Gjirokastra, near with the village Saraqinishte in Drinos Valley. Antigoneia was founded by King Pyhrrus of Epirus (319 – 272 BC), from whom we gain the expression ‘a Pyrrhic victory’, (a victory achieved at such cost that its worth questionable) after his disastrous invasion of...

GJON MILI MUSEUM

Gjon Mili is one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. Born in Korça in 1904, he emigrated with his family when he was very young, first to stop in Romania, where he finished high school, and then to the USA. It was precisely in the United States where Mili turned his lifelong passion, photography, into art, as well as lighting, for which he also completed the relevant studies as a lighting engineer at the well-known MIT university (Massachusetts...

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