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Visit the 13th century Castle of Berat, a testament to the city’s rich history and culture

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Castle of Berat is a stunningly beautiful fortress located in the city of Berat, Albania. Built in the 13th century, the castle is a testament to the city’s rich history and culture. It is one of the most important cultural monuments in the country and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is […] More

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in Things To Do, Tepelene, Tirane

13 must-visit castles of Albania

Albania is full of history, and castles are a true testament of that. Today, we’re introducing you to 13 most interesting castles of the country in which you will find museums, churches, observation towers, narrow and stone alleys, even accommodation structures and bars and restaurants. These castles have not been forgotten but are functional today, […] More

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in Shkoder, Only In Albania, Where To Go

Rozafa Castle: History, Legends, and Views Over Shkoder

Rozafa Castle (Kalaja e Rozafës), one of Albania’s most iconic landmarks, stands on a rocky hill just outside the city of Shkodër. Surrounded by the Buna and Drin rivers and rising 130 meters above sea level, this ancient fortress offers panoramic views and centuries of history, legend, and cultural depth. You can explore Rozafa Castle […] More

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in Things To Do, Only In Albania, Vlore

Visit the Castle of Kanina in Vlore

Looking for the roots of Vlora, we head towards Kanina, the village on the hill to visit one of the oldest castles in the area, the castle of Kanina. Described as one of the most famous objects of cultural and historical heritage in Vlora and beyond, the history of castle construction starting from the IV […] More

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in Things To Do, Albanian Way Of Life, Cities, Durres, Local Tips, Only In Albania, Where To Go

The Skanderbeg Castle in Rodon, the Cape that could have been a shipyard

We set off towards Cape Rodoni, near Durrës, to discover Skanderbeg Castle by the sea. Usually the forts of our national hero, built during the Ottoman occupation, were built on mountains and hills, at the height of eagles. This castle that we will discover today, in addition to being facing the Adriatic and washed by […] More

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in Things To Do, Cities, Saranda, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Where To Go

Drink with a view? Visit the Castle of Lekures in Saranda

The best place to enjoy your favourite cocktail with a stunning blue panorama

Visit Castle of Lekures and enjoy Saranda and its pristine looks on the palm of your hands. Download our Albania360 app for more! We all would like to drink a cocktail while gazing at the sea, especially when its view is wide and majestic. In coastal cities, surely many of you are looking for a […] More

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in Local Tips, Things To Do, Villages, Where To Go

Visit Tragjas and the ruins of Gjon Bocar’s castle

Enjoy the fresh food and the beautiful nature

Many tourists will go there only to try the good taste of roasted meat, as it is a village that deals mainly with farming. But there is still much to discover for one of the villages of Vlora, named Tragjas. View this post on Instagram […] More

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in Albanian Way Of Life, Only In Albania, Where To Go

The Castle of Pogradec, inhabited since the 5th century BC

Visit the ruins and enjoy the city panorama

A romantic lake promenade and swans swimming in their tranquility. Sounds like poetry, and such is the old town of Pogradec, which in addition to the elegant touch, it has a history over its shoulders and it starts with the Castle of Pogradec on the hill. Pogradec and the area near it, were important settlements […] More

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in Albanian Way Of Life, Only In Albania, Where To Go

Top 10 most beautiful castles in Albania

The castles that survived through centuries and wars from North to South

Are you looking for the best castles in Albania? Albania360 brings you the best guide to the top 10 castles that you need to visit when in Albania. More

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in Only In Albania, Where To Go

TOP 10 MOST ASTONISHING CASTLES IN ALBANIA!

Top 10 Castles in Albania Do you know which is one of the most typical symbols of Albania? It’s the medieval castles and not only. Albania for centuries has been in a geographical position coveted by many countries. Its access to the Adriatic and Ionian Seas made it a desirable territory by the great powers, […] More

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in Things To Do, Elbasan, Local Tips, Only In Albania

12 attractions you can find in and around the Castle of Elbasan

If you are planning to visit the city of Elbasan soon, then this informative article is for you. Certainly, you can’t miss the presence of the 2000-year-old castle that has given shape to the whole city in Central Albania. The castle of Elbasan belongs to the Roman period, the construction of which began in the […] More

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in Albanian Way Of Life, Autumn, Cities, Local Tips, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Things To Do, Tirane, Villages, Where To Go

Petrela, the history of the castle run by a woman and the activities to do this weekend

Zipline Albania and the agro-tourism sites

Things to do in Petrele, Tirana The Albanian capital is surrounded by many touristic villages and you will never run out of options. The best thing about them is that they are easily reachable and you can get there in less than 30 minutes. The noise, the traffic and the chaos of the city feel […] More

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