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Himarë Beaches Gjipe Beach and canyon when visiting the Riviera in southern Albania. It’s a remote beach surrounded by towering rock formations, and beautiful aquamarine waters of the Ionian Sea wash up on its shores. Gjipe is one of the area’s most famous beaches in the region, but less crowded due to limited ways to […]

Vlorë Harbor History: The Port of Vlorë or Vlorë Harbor (Albanian: Porti i Vlorës) is a port of Albania in the city of Vlorë, Albania. The Port of Vlora is the second largest in the country. Vlore comprises a dry cargo port, the Vlore 1 petroleum port and a fishing harbour. The Port is considered as part of the Lungomare Master Plan in Vlorë. Part of […]

Llogara Pass History: The Llogara Pass (Albanian: Qafa e Llogarasë); is a high mountain pass within the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Riviera. It connects the Dukat Valley in the north with Himarë in the south. Orikum is the nearest city on the northern side of the pass and the village of Dhërmi in the south. The Llogara Pass is also part of the Llogara National Park, which spans an area of […]

Ethnographic Museum Description: Try stepping back to a time when museums were not all eye candy. This museum lays out its 300 objects depicting the peoples’ lives on the floor or on a bench. Everything is helter-skelter. But you can make out a strange looking tobacco cutter, an eel fork, or a carved wooden wool […]

National Museum of Independence Description: As the building which hosted the operations of the very first Albanian government, the Museum of Independence in Vlorë is strategically positioned in a location that testifies to its significance, near the port, with a beautiful view of the sea. This modest, two-story house is filled with the weight of history! Founded […]

Muradie Mosque History: The Muradie Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Muradies) or Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Vlorë. The mosque was built in 1537 by the famous Ottoman Turkish architect Mimar Sinan during the rulership of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The construction was completed in 1542 AD. The mosque is located in downtown Vlora on a central square, surrounded on all four sides with roads. […]

Independence Monument History: The Monument of Independence is a monument in Vlorë, Albania, dedicated to the Albanian Declaration of Independence and worked by Albanian sculptors, Muntaz Dhrami and Kristaq Rama. It is found in the Flag’s Plaza, near the building where the first Albanian government worked in 1913. In the center of the monument is the sculpture of Ismail Qemali, the leader of the Albanian national movement and founder of Independent Albania. […]

Kaninë Castle History: Kaninë Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Kaninës) is a castle in the village Kaninë near Vlorë, in southwestern Albania. This castle was built in the village with the same name which is about 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Vlorë. The castle rises on the side of the Shushica Mountain, about 380 metres (1,250 ft) above sea level. The castle was built on the […]

Himarë Castle Description: Himara Castle is located in the Albanian city of Himara, located on the Ionian Sea. The ruins of the fortress located on a hill attract tourists who want to visit the monuments of Albania. A beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and the sea spreads from the hill. The entire complex consists […]

Zvernec Monastery History: Zvernec Monastery was abandoned through the Communist period in Albania, but its significant function in the community was restored quickly after its collapse. Named after St. Mary, every August 15th, locals and others begin their pilgrimage to the monastery to glorify the woman’s birthday who gave birth to Christ. The monastery is […]