Songs of the Frontier Warriors (Eposi i Kreshnikëve), a cycle of songs with legendary motifs accompanied by lute and centered on the heroism of two brothers, Muji and Halil. It is considered an important part of the intangible spiritual cultural heritage, although it has not received the status from UNESCO yet. But why are these...Read More
If you know anything about Albania, then you already know that our natural environment is marvelous. We have high mountains, green forests, and crystal-water-beaches. One of the beautiful landscapes that Albania has to offer is Osum Canyons. Adventure Situated near the town of Corovode in Berat County, Osum Canyons are the largest in Albania. It...Read More
Butrint National Park is the most important archeological site in Albania and very famous in the Balkans. It is home to a mix of some of the most important archaeological remains in the Balkans such as Greek, Illyrian, Roman, Venetian, and Ottoman. Therefore, Butrint in Albania is one of the sites that are under the...Read More
Whoever has visited Albania knows that the nature in our country is a treasure. We have astonishing sights from North to South and from East to the West. One of these wonders of nature is a small place, down south, maybe the most breathtaking one, the Blue Eye. It is located around 30-minutes away from...Read More
If you have read thus far our Albanian Legends section, you already know what they have in common. Sacrifice is the main thing of these tales, whether for a person or a principle. The legend of Berat makes no exception. However, this legend is not about a castle or a monument. It is about the...Read More
Whoever books a tour in the south of Albania, will for sure stop by the city of Gjirokastra. The “City of Stones” is a gem for anyone who is looking for beautiful views, delicious food, and rich history. On the verge of writing about Albanian legends, the castle of Gjirokaster has an important one. The...Read More
The Rozafa Castle in Shkoder is one of the most important sights in Albania. It is a witness of the Illyrian times in antiquity, and it endured the Roman and Ottoman invasions. Therefore, a visit to the Rozafa fortress is essential to understand not only Shkodra but the whole country. Despite the rich history that...Read More
Prepare to be amazed by one of Balkan’s finest mountain ranges, the Accursed Mountains (Bjeshkët e Nëmuna). Otherwise, known as the Albanian Alps or Prokletije (Serbian), they are spread between Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. In Albania, they reach their highest point of 2694m called Peak of Jezerca. However, in the middle of the wilderness of...Read More
Our country is widely known under the name Albania, our language Albanian, and us Albanians. There are many theories about the etymology of this name. However, we, do not call our country Albania. Instead, we say Shqiperi for our country, Shqip for the language, and Shqiptar for the people. These names are believed to have...Read More
