Albanian and Balkans Legends

Songs of the Frontier Warriors: An Amazing Heritage from North Albania

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

Osum Canyons, Albania: Adventure, Beauty, and More

Posted on July 7, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

Butrint National Park: A Journey to Ancient Times

Posted on May 7, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

Blue Eye: the Wonder of Nature in Albania

Posted on May 7, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

The Legend of Berat: Two Mountains and a River

Posted on May 7, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

Gjirokaster: The city with a legendary princess

Posted on May 7, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

The legendary castle of Rozafa in Shkoder, Albania

Posted on April 16, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

The Mystery of the Accursed Mountains/Albanian Alps

Posted on April 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

Albania or Shqiperi, Albanian or Shqiptar

Posted on April 3, 2020July 15, 2020 by Greis Cabej

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 [...]

Albanian and Balkans Legends

Songs of the Frontier Warriors: An Amazing Heritage from North Albania

Osum Canyons, Albania: Adventure, Beauty, and More

Butrint National Park: A Journey to Ancient Times

Blue Eye: the Wonder of Nature in Albania

The Legend of Berat: Two Mountains and a River

Gjirokaster: The city with a legendary princess

The legendary castle of Rozafa in Shkoder, Albania

The Mystery of the Accursed Mountains/Albanian Alps

Albania or Shqiperi, Albanian or Shqiptar

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