Cities in Albania
The cities worth knowing, and what to do in each.
Berat: The Town of a Thousand Windows
A guide to Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Mangalem and Gorica quarters, the inhabited castle, the Onufri museum, and how to fit it into your route.
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Durrës: Ancient Port and Beach Near Tirana
A guide to Durrës — the largest Roman amphitheatre in the Balkans, the sandy beach closest to Tirana, and the ancient city of Dyrrachium.
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Gjirokastër: The Stone City
A guide to Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the castle and the American spy plane, the Zekate House, the old bazaar, and the nearby Blue Eye spring.
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Krujë: Skanderbeg's Stronghold
A guide to Krujë — the castle and Skanderbeg museum, the best old bazaar in Albania for souvenirs, and an easy day trip from Tirana.
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Sarandë: Gateway to the South and the Riviera
A guide to Sarandë, the resort town facing Corfu — Lëkurësi Castle, the promenade, and an excellent base for Ksamil, Butrint and the Blue Eye spring.
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Shkodër: Gateway to the North and the Alps
A guide to Shkodër — Rozafa Castle, the largest lake in the Balkans, a relaxed cycling city, and the starting point for the Koman ferry and the Albanian Alps.
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Tirana: A Guide to Albania's Capital
What to see in Tirana, how many days to spend, where to stay and how to get there — Skanderbeg Square, the Bunk'Art museums, the Blloku quarter and the Mount Dajti cable car.
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Vlorë: Where Two Seas Meet
A guide to Vlorë — where the Adriatic meets the Ionian, the city of independence, the Llogara Pass, and the northern gateway to the Riviera.
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