How many metaphors, Instagram posts, nostalgic longings have been inspired by windows? Below, let us count the ways in which windows make our lives more beautiful as we take a tour of the top window-gazing destinations in Albania. There is a reaso...

How many metaphors, Instagram posts, nostalgic longings have been inspired by windows? Below, let...

Top Window – Gazing Cities in Albania

Onufri Red: The Revolutionary Hue from Albania’s Master of Color

Somewhere between blood orange, fuchsia, coral and red, lies one of the most undefinable and dazzling hues in the history of art, created by Albania’s own master iconographer, Onufri. Red is perhaps the color most associated with the Balkans, be i...

Somewhere between blood orange, fuchsia, coral and red, lies one of the most undefinable and dazz...

Onufri Red: The Revolutionary Hue from Albania’s Master of Color

Favorite 10: Loving Tirana with Iva Tiço

One of the most popular Albanian journalists and author of a recently published autobiographical book, Iva Tiço shares her taste for routine, relaxation and a uniquely casual enjoyment of life in her favorite city and home of Tirana. Three s...

One of the most popular Albanian journalists and author of a recently published autobiographical ...

Favorite 10: Loving Tirana with Iva Tiço

Top 10 Free Things to Do in Gjirokastra

With its historic cobble-stoned streets, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best cities to visit on a low budget as it has countless free sites and attractions that you can enjoy. Read our top selections below. Only 3 km from Gjirokastr...

With its historic cobble-stoned streets, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best citie...

Top 10 Free Things to Do in Gjirokastra

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Top 10 Events Not to Miss in March

From two of the most celebrated days of the year in Albania – International Women’s Day and Summer Day – to concerts and fairs, this month is spring in full throttle! Say adieu to the cold months as the warms seasons officially begin with the most anticipated month of the year! March heralds the beginning [...]

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Favorite 10: Enjoying the Tirana Life with Julka Gramo

A familiar voice for radio listeners, Julka Gramo is both a successful career woman and a devoted wife and mother of two boys. Here, she shares the places that make her life in Tirana particularly pleasurable. Café My morning coffee prepared by my husband. I apologize to the readers for not being able to share [...]

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Top 10 Events Not to Miss in February

The international month of love offers a beautiful bouquet of events and activities that make it as sweet and interesting as can be. 2020 is a leap year so make sure to enjoy that extra day this year! Metrosounds Music Fest returns with its second edition, focused on Mediterranean identity and belonging. The festival’s opening [...]

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The latest from Albania: find trending events, most popular sights, the most visited museums, recently renovated locations, and all the beauty you can pack in one trip!

03.03.2020

Top 10 Events Not to Miss in March

09.02.2020

Favorite 10: Enjoying the Tirana Life with Julka Gramo

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With a culture that spans thousands of years and contains diverse influences, Albania holds some of Europe's hidden historical and cultural treasures as well as some of the best-preserved ruins of ancient cities.

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With a culture that spans thousands of years and contains diverse influences, Albania holds some of Europe's hidden historical and cultural treasures as well as some of the best-preserved ruins of ancient cities.

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Durrës Archaeological Museum

The Armed Forces Museum in Tirana

Ethnographic Museum in Kukës

Museum of Natural Sciences: An Exploration of Albania’s Natural World

Onufri Museum: The first museum in Albania with a digital audio-guide system

Historical-Archaeological Museum in Vlora

The Ethnographic Museum of Vlora: A Historical Mirror of the City’s Lifestyle

Himara Castle: The Fortified City by the Ionian

Borsh Castle: One of the Ancient Wonders of the Albanian Riviera

Himara Castle: The Fortified City by the Ionian

Bashtova Castle

Shkodra’s Incredible Religious Harmony

St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Shkodra

Gallery of Arts in Shkodra

Lin Village

Dibra Museum

Site of Witness and Memory

Diocesan Museum Shkodër – Pult

Lock-in Tower of Theth

House Studio Kadare

COD: A space dedicated to culture, art and research

The Archaeological Museum of Tirana

Museum of the Bank of Albania

Church of Theth

Et’hem Bey Mosque

Gjon Mili Museum

Spaç Prison

Aleksander Moisiu’s House-Museum

Elbasan Ethnographic Museum

Santa Lucia Catholic Church

Fatih Mosque: A Well-Preserved Late Medieval Site

Great Mosque of Durrës

Museum of the First Albanian School

Marmiroi Church

Mangalemi-Tomi Hotel: A Place Rich in History

Zvërnec Island

National Ethnographic Museum of Berat

Lead Mosque

Flag Square

Medieval Center of Berat

The Lëkursi Castle

Via Egnatia Itinerary

Holy Trinity Church in Berat

Forty Saints Monastery in Saranda

Amantia

St. Mary Church and Monastery in Apollonia

Petrela Castle: An Intriguing Medieval Wonder Close to the Capital

Bajram Curri Mill: A Typical Northern Tower

Mic Sokoli Tower

Tombs of Selca

Antigonea

Skanderbeg Museum

The National Historical Museum of Albania

Ardenica: The Beautiful Hills and the Famous Monastery

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Tirana

St. Nicholas (Mesopotam) Monastery

Butrint National Park: Witness the Stages of Mediterranean Civilization

Archaeological Park of Apollonia

Bridge of Gorica

Marubi National Photography Museum

Rozafa Castle

National Museum of Medieval Art

Ethnographic Museum

Preza Village: A Medieval Castle and Idyllic Landscape Near Tirana

The Pyramid of Tirana: A Remnant of an Empire That Never Was.

The National Gallery of Arts

The House of Leaves Museum: A Truly Authentic Cover-Up

Kruja Castle

Turbina Theatre

The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana

“Ndre Mjeda” Center