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Kruja “Albanian medieval legend”

By Albania Explorer
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We vill start the tour from Clock Tower at Skanderbeg Square then continue to visit other places such as Palace of Culture/Opera/National Library, Mosque of Ethem Bey, the Clock Tower, Tirana Castle, Parliament, Ura e Tabakeve, National Art Gallery, mean government buildings, catholic and orthodox cathedrals, the Pyramid, Prime Minister building, Palace of congresses, Mother Teresa Square, Archaeological Museum.

Kruja is a small town perched high on the face of a hill considered “the Adriatic Sea’s Balcony”, because of its altidute above mean sea level (approximately 1000 m). Kruja was the centre of 15th century Albanian resistance to the Ottomans under the leadership of national hero Gjerg Kastrioti “Skanderbeg”. Visit the unique Skanderbeg Museum inside the restored castle and the Ethnographical Museum. The street leading up to the castle is built in the style of a Turkish bazaar; we can stroll along the old bazaar which has a wonderful selection of authentic antiques and souvenirs.

Activity location

  • Skanderbeg Monument
    • Rruga Kala
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Skanderbeg Monument
    • Rruga Kala
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania

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What's included, what's not

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    Transport with car/minivan/bus
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    Local guide in English language during all tour itinerary
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    Hotel pick up & return
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    Everything else not mentioned in "Inclusions"

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Skanderbeg Monument
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Skanderbeg Museum
Ethnographic Museum of Kruja
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Another attraction for tourists is the Ethnographic Museum, located in the south side of Kruje Castle. This museum is designed based on a typical house of 19th century. It reveals the sustainable methods of tools, food, drink and furniture production in a typical household. There are also objects and old wood and metal supplies that represent the lifestyle back then in the castle.
Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)
  • 1h
The street leading up to the castle is built in the style of a Turkish bazaar; we can stroll along the old bazaar which has a wonderful selection of authentic antiques and souvenirs. Then we will have early dinner.
Kruja Castle
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Krujë castle is a castle in the city of Krujë, Albania and the center of Skanderbeg's rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. Inside the castle is the Teqe of Dollme of the Bektashi (an Islamic Sufi sect), the National Skanderbeg Museum, the remains of the Fatih Sultan Mehmed mosque and its minaret, an ethnographic museum and a Turkish bath.

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    Skanderbeg Monument
    • Rruga Kala
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Skanderbeg Monument
    • Rruga Kala
    • 1501, Kruje, Albania

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