Shkoder
Top Places to Visit
Kalaja/rozafa Fortress
Kalaja/Rozafa Fortress, (2km southwest of Shkodra, near the southern end of Lake Shkodra), [1]. Founded by the Illyrians, rebuilt by the Venitians and the ... more
Lake Shkodra
Lake Shkodra. The largest lake in the Balkans. Take a taxi to the village of Shiroke. Alternatively ask around for the public bus which goes to the edge of the ... more
Fototeke Marubi
Muhamet Gollesha
, Shkoder
Fototeke Marubi, Muhamet Gollesha, [3]. First ever photograph taken in Albania (1858) is here. It's tricky to find, in a private house down an alleyway 100m ... more
Shkodra Historical Museum
Rr. Oso Kuka, no. 12
, Shkoder
Phone: ☎ 22 243213
Phone: ☎ 22 243213
Shkodra Historical Museum, Rr. Oso Kuka, no. 12, ☎ 22 243213, [2]. 9AM-2PM. The Museum is situated at a traditional Shkodran House featuring valuable artifacts ... more
Shurdhah Island
Shurdhah Island, [4]. (Albanian: Ishulli i Shurdhahit)The Shurdhah Island is located in the Vau i Dejës Reservoir, which is fed and drained by the river Drin. ... more
5 Heroes Monument
5 Heroes monument. This was "one of Albania's best examples of socialist-realist sculpture"[lonelyplanet]. Unfortunately, you can't see it any more except on ... more
Top Activity Places
Bazaar Of The Artisans
Take a peak at the Bazaar of the Artisans (Pazari i Artizanatit) located at the city entrance where you can buy locally made souvenirs of all kinds.
Lake Koman Ferry
The Lake Koman ferry is a breathtaking trip across Lake Koman from Koman to Fierze, where you can move on to Bajram Curri or further to Kosovo. Take a furgon in... more
Molo Promenade
Shetitorja Molos
Molo Promenade, Shetitorja Molos (Near Buna River Old Bridge along the river bank). Romantic renovated promenade along the riverside.
Pjaca/kol Idromeno St.
Pjaca/Kol Idromeno St., (In the Center of Shkodra). Take a walk on the main pedestrian street of the city full of cafes and locals promenading in the evening ...
Traditional Plays Festival (lojra Popullore)
Take part in the annual Traditional Plays Festival (Lojra Popullore) showcasing the best of the North Albanian Folklore every end of March at Rozafa Castle.[5]
Festivals
Festivals. take place on an annual basis such as Carnival, Childrens Festival, AniFest Rozafa Animated Film Festival, Lake Day, and Shkodra Jazz Fest.
