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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...

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...

MUSEUM OF POGRADEC

The Museum of Pogradec is located in the center of the city and consists of 3 main sections dedicated to Archaeology, Ethnography and History. Artifacts and historical documents are exhibited chronologically and typologically so that visitors have the opportunity to follow the evolution of the objects in the exhibition; tools, pottery, tools of war, jewelry, coins, and clothing. The Museum of Pogradec is a two-story building which exhibits objects starting from the oldest settlements in the Pogradec area. The collection consists...

Muzeu Historik i Shkodrës

Muzeu Historik i Shkodrës ka nisur të organizohet që në vitin 1947, nën emërtimin “Muzeu Popullor” dhe mori formë të plotë në vitin 1949. Muzeu u vendos në qendër të qytetit, në një ndërtesë monumentale të shekullit të XIX-të, vlerat e së cilës ia shtonte “Kulla e Sahatit” që ndodhej pranë tij. Muzeu fillimisht u ngrit mbi bazën e koleksioneve të vjetra të kuvendeve të Jezuitëve dhe Françeskanëve themeluar që nga fundi i shekullit të XIX, si dhe nga koleksionet e...

House of Leaves Museum

The building known as the House of Leaves, named after the creeping plant that once covered its facade and symbolizing hidden things unknown to the public at the time, has now been turned into the National Surveillance Museum. The House of Leaves Museum is located in the heart of the city, opposite the Orthodox Church and next to the National Bank of Albania. The museum has been open to the public since May 23, 2017. The House of Leaves was built...

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