Medieval Albania shore excursion from Durres port

Visit of  the Medieval city of Kruja Shore excursion starting from Durres port.

Kruja excursion from Durres starts with the transfer for 60 minutes from Durres towards the Historic town of Kruja. The town of Kruja rises 560 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Sari – Salltiku Mountain. It provides the visitors a great view of the majestic landscape and a rich collection of historical and cultural objects. The most important is the castle of Kruja. It was built during the 5th and 6th centuries and has an elliptical shape. Our tour will start with a walk through the old bazaar of Kruja. In the old bazaar, people sell carpets or other hand made souvenirs just like they did in the medieval times. Continuing through the old bazaar the road goes up to the entrance of the medieval castle.

The Medieval Castle in Kruja was the main fort of Scanderbeg and the main stronghold of the struggle of the Albanians against the huge Ottomans. During your time in Kruja, you will be able to learn the way people in this region used to live and work during the 17-18 century. The medieval city of Kruja has so much to offer to all those who might have an interest in learning more about the medieval age in Albania.