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Venetian Tower ‘’Durrës Castle” History: Durrës Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Durrësit) is the fortified old city of Durrës, Albania. It is enclosed by city walls built in the late 5th century, and repaired and reinforced in the Middle Ages and early modern periods. The castle was built by the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius I (r. 491–518), […]

Durrës Amphitheatre History: The Durrës Archaeological Museum (Albanian: Muzeu Arkeologjik) in Durrës, Albania, established in 1951, is the largest archaeological museum in the country.] The museum is located near the beach and north of the museum are the 6th-century Byzantine walls, constructed after the Visigoth invasion of 481. The 1997 rebellion in Albania saw the museum seriously damaged and looted. The bulk of the museum consists of […]

Rafting Experience at wild Vjosa River Rafting in the crystal clean waters of the Vjosa River will give you an unforgetable and very unique experience since its one of the last wild rivers in Europe. Rafting in Vjosa river is one the most amazing experince in Albania, its a must. Big waves, strong currents, narrow […]

Horse Riding Experience Description: Funky Guest House & Adventures, Sheshi: Abdyl Frasheri, Përmet Permet, Përmet 6401, Albania We will meet at 8:30 a.m in front of Funky Guest House & Adventures, where we will travel for 30 minutes by a 4×4 jeep to Vinja (the place where the horses are kept), so, you will also […]

Banjat e Bënjës Description: These are known as the thermal baths of The Oblast and are 14 km from the city of Permet. In the municipality of Petran, there are 6 springs within range of massive rocks on both sides of the Lengaric River. The way to go to these natural monuments is through the automotive itineraries of The Përmet-Petran-Bënjë. […]

Saint Nikolas Church Description: Saint Nikolas Church (Kisha e Shën Kollit). The church of Saint Nikolas is a beautiful orthodox church in the town of Permet. It was built in the year 1757 and its walls were repaired and painted in the year 1967. The church is set in a beautiful, peaceful garden, surrounded by colorful cypresses […]

Tekke of Baba Aliu Description: The Tekke of Baba Aliu is a Bektashi religious site in Alipostivan, a mountaintop village in Bredhi i Hotoves National Park. Don’t miss this place if you ever find yourself on your way to Permet city. People are friendly, and you will have a great view to take pictures of […]

Saint Maria Church of Leuse Description: This church is an exceptional experience. A fantastic mix of a 3 km hike and historical art . The walk has gorgeous panoramic views and the church gorgeous frescoes.The Saint Maria Church is located just outside of Permet in the village of Leuse. Before leaving the city, be sure […]

City Stone History: The City Stone is located in the city of Permet, 250 m above sea level. The City Stone is considered the symbol of the identity of the city. It has scientific (geological, geomorphological), didactic, ecological and cultural values. The ruins of an ancient point of great archaeological value are preserved on the stone […]

Rana e Hedhun Description: On this day you will visit Rana e Hedhun, nearby the city of Lezha. Named in the Gheg dialect of Albanian, in English, its name translates as “poured” or “thrown sand”, referring to the untouched sandy dunes and formations along its coastline. At times, it seems as if the sand has […]