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THETH is a village located in Shkodër county in northern Albania.Theth National park is a very beautiful place.There are a lot of species in Theth. Only 20 species of  mammals   has been recorded within the park's land area. Additionally, large mammals such as  brown bear ,  reo deer ,  chamois   as well as rare or endangered species like the  gray   wolf ,  lynx , and  wild goat   inhabit the park. 50 species of  birds   have been observed, with raptors such as the  golden eagle ,  lesser   kestrel ,  nuthatch ,  robin ,  blackbird ,     and  rock   partridge. Due to the harsh winters, the park has few reptile and amphibian species. A total of 10 species of  reptiles  and 8 species of  amphibia  reside in park including the  alpine salamander   ,  common    frog ,  alpine  newt   and  brown troute.You can go there only by car.The most of the tourists that go in THETH sleep in tents.The italians,germans,french,greeks,and so many more citiziens visit Theth once or twice in year.Ho

Tirana is the Capital city of Albania.The population of Tirana in 2011 was 400.000 people but in 2018 the population is about 811.000.Tirana as a Capital city is a little bit expensive city.There are very luxury hotels,restaurants and very peaceful cáfes.Tirana also has a lot of nightclubs that get closed on the first hours of the morning.On a Saturday or Sunday you can go to a shopping centre,cinema or theatre.The theatre of Albania is an State Monument built from the Italians.There are a lot of shopping centers like TEG,CityPark,TOPTANI CENTER, Crystal center and more.At the city centre you can see the monument of SKENDERBEU our national hero and the Skenderbeu avenue.You can take the bus and go everywhere inside of Tirana by Bus.The ticket of the bus costs 40cents.The most used university on Albania is Tirana State University.The apartaments in Tirana cost worth 70.000€.And the most liked places to live are Komuna e Parisit and Kodra e Diellit.The hotel prices in Albania are wor

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Now im going to write about an other city liked by tourists named Shkodra.Shkodra is a big city and not very expensive for tourists.This city has a castle named Rozafa Castle.O ne of the biggest and most famous castles in Albania.Shkrodra also has a pictoresque view from the Castle.Shkrodra is located in northern Albania.Shkodra also has a lake named Shkodra's lake. The Lake Skadar system is a well-known   hotspot   of freshwater biodiversity and harbors a highly diverse mollusc fauna. Lake Skadar is one of the largest bird   reserves   in Europe, having 270 bird species, among which are some of the last   pelicans   in Europe, and thus popular with   birders . The lake also contains habitats of   seagulls   and   herons . It is abundant in fish, especially in  carp,bleak   and  more . Of the 34 native fish species, 7 are  endemic   to Lake Skadar. Shkodra also has a river that springs from the Shkodra's lake and go to the Adriatic Sea.The Shkodra's avenue is one of

Now i'm going to write about an other city with a full history and traditions.This city is Kruja.Like the most of the cities in Albania Kruja has a castle.Gjergj Kastriot Skenderbeu is Albanian National Hero who was born in Kruja.He helped the Albanian weak army to defend the ottomans for 25 years.The Kruja Castle and the city of Kruja was protected by SKENDERBEU army from the ottomans.He also collaborated with other princes and comandants to fight the ottomans. Krujë was inhabited by the ancient Ilyrian  tribe of the Albania . In 1190 Krujë became the capital of the first Autonomus Albanian state  in the middle ages , the Principality of Arbër . Later it was the capital of the Kingdom of Albania , while in the early 15th century Krujë was conquered by the Ottoman empire , but then recaptured in 1443 by Skanderbeg, leader of the League of Lezhë , who successfully defended it against three Ottoman sieges until his death in 1468. So Kruja city holds a very important history.The Castl

This blog is about Osumi river and Canyons .You can go there and do rafting trips.There is a handsome waterfall and great canyons.I think thats why Osumi Canyons are very visited by the tourists from Europe.Now lets tell you some information about Osumi river and Canyons.Enjoy it!.The Osumi river gorge is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Albania. During the spring, high water from melting snow makes it possible to explore the whole length of the gorge from the river. Spring is also the best time to view the many waterfalls in the gorges, which thunder from above as explorers pass below on boats. The rapids are Class II, so one does not need prior white water experience to navigate them. At the end of the summer, when the water is lower, the full length of the gorge is not navigable, but there are various walks with opportunities for swimming in various pools and streams. The gorge is 26 km (16 miles) long, at an altitude of 450 m. They are thought to have been f

This blog is about an other castle named Berat Castle.The fortress of Berat is erected on a hill of 187 meters high, on the left side of Osumi river it is a very unique castle and it has a triangular shape.As you see the most of the cities on Albania have a castle, this means that ALBANIA is a place with history.This castle was called by the romans Albanorum(the house of ARBERS)the first generation of Albanians.The castle of berat had 24 towers.That were called TABJE by the turks. The fortress of Berat  in its present state, even though considerably damaged, remains a magnificent sight. The surface that it encompasses made it possible to house a considerable portion of the cities inhabitants. The buildings inside the fortress were built during the 13th century and because of their characteristic architecture are preserved as cultural monuments. The population of the fortress was Christian, and it had about 20 churches (most built during the 13th century) and only one mosque, for the

On this blog im going to write about an touristic city named Berat.Geographically, Berat is located in the south of the country surrounded by mountains and hills including Tomorr on the east that was declared a national park. For a total length of 161 kilometres (100 miles) the Osum river runs through the city before it empties into the Seman   river within the Myzeqe Plain. Berat, designated a  Unesco World Heritage   Site   in 2008, comprise a unique style of  architecture   with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the  history . Like many cities in Albania, Berat comprises an old fortified city filled with churches and mosques painted with grandiose wealth of visible  murals  and fresco. Berat experiences a Mediterranean  climate . Due to its location in a rain shadow of Mount Tomorr the summer in Berat is much warmer than the rest of Mediterranean. You can go to Berat by a car, taxi or bus. Berat was selected the most visit

On this blog im going to write about an phenomenal touristic place named the Blue eye. This place is very liked by the tourists.It is near the village named Muzine.It is called the Blue Eye because of very clear and cold water.From the depth of the spring the water takes the color of the cloud under the raise of the sun.The temperature of the water is 10degree celcius.Its shape is equal with the shape of the eye ,dark on the middle.Its depth is 45 m.There is a deverse plant wich is always green.It is protected by the goverment and it is natural monument.You can go there by car or by bus.Near the Blue Eye are some câfes where you can get some rest.This is the place where you can find peace.Hope you like thish blog!😃

Now i will show you another city named Himare.Himara has a very beautiful and clear beach.It has a lot of good restaurants.The area has a great potential for tourism, with the major characteristics of the municipal town being its seaside promenade , the Greek tavernas  and the traditionally preserved old town built on a hill.  The town of Himarë consists of the old town, Kastro, situated on and around the old castle and the coastal region of Spilea, which is the touristic and economic center of Himara. North of the town of Himarë lie the villages of Vuno, Ilias, Dhërmi, with its coastal region Jaliskari, and Palasë. Dhermi contains a number of recently built beach resorts. On the mountains lie Pilur and Kudhës, while Qeparo  lies to the south of the town of Himare Himare is a very liked place for tourists and there are a lot of good hotels around.Also you can find hostels for only 10$ per day.If you like Albanian Riviera you should visit Himare once.It will be a perfect experience.Y

Im going to show you another city named Saranda.Saranda is a big city.It also has a castle named Lekursi Castle. The city is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean . Near Sarandë are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint , a UNESCO WORLD   Heritage site . In recent years, Saranda has seen a steady increase in tourists, many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of Saranda and its archaeological sites. Sarandë has a large Greek population and is considered one of the two centers of the Greek minority. Sarandë has a typical Mediterreanen climate  and has over 300 sunny days a year. During the summer, temperatures may rise as high as 30 degrees Celsius. However, a refreshing sea breeze constantly blows. Winters are mild and subzero temperatures are uncommon. The wettest months of the year are November and December. Summers are very dry.Saranda is a little bit expensive.You can eat healthy food in every restaurant.There is a very

This blog is about The  Butrint National Park.    It is  a national park  in southern Albania , located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south of Saranda   Numerous monuments are still exictent including the city walls, a late antique baptisery,  a great basilica , Roman theatre  and two castles .  It is this combination of historic monuments and natural environment which makes Butrint such a unique place.Butrint is a place where you can see lake getting into the sea.It is believed that it was build by the romans and captured by Arbers.The ticket to get into butrint is 2$.Butrint is very near the greece country.Many archaeologs have found many objects from the Bronze age.The archeologists have found new objects from the roman age.It was found a gold cross in Vrina field 2 kilometers far from the National Park of Butrint. 40 students of archeology have been present for these searchings from village Shendelli to Butrint  have been found roman house ruins named villa Rustica.They have also f

Now im going to talk about an other old architechture city named GJIROKASTER. Gjirokastra is famous from its architechture and its castle.Gjirokastra is very attractive to tourists.Gjirokastra is a city in southern Albania,whose inhabitants are called Gjirokastrit.The city is included in unesco world Heritage list in 2005. There are a lot of traditional stores on Gjirokaster.This city also is called the stone city the name is given to the city from its architecture.Gjirokastra is the most beautiful city in the south of Albania.It is one of the most visited cities in 2017.It has musical traditions it is known for stone and wood processing and livestock products and for alcoholic drinks.It isnt very big city and it also isnt very expensive city.Hereis a video of Gjirokastra.

On this blog im going to show you about Golic bridge world heritage protected by the goverment .It is 17 m long, 3 m wide, 10 m high. It is the art work of the old street "Via Egnatia". It was built in the second century and is classified as a first-class culture monument. It is a bridge with two semicircular wings, one of them is a discharge window (also with a semicircle), and in the column between the two arches, water is formed by a water slope, characteristic of most bridges with two or more rafters in Albania). The bridge is built with carved stones, where the lower part of the crevice has big stones and worked well, not just for aesthetics, but to make the structure more solid and stronger.There is a Legend that the structure of the bridge is build with gold.You can go there only by car and while you are driving you will see many surprises!

Lin Mosaic is a cultural monument located in Lin, Pogradec, Korça. It is a cultural monument protected by law. This mosaic was discovered by excavations in 1969 that were made in Lin, Pogradec. The excavations indicated an Illyrian settlement, which belongs to the Iron Age and dates back to the early Middle Ages. From the mosaics discovered in this country, the riches of a varied zoomorf, herbal and geometric décor, with outstanding artistic value, reveals. Artistic mosaics resemble the style of a vast Balkan region, which includes cities like Dyrrahu, Stobi, Tesalonikis, etc.You can go to Lin from Pogradec for 20 minutes by car.If you go there you will get impressed.Pogradec is a city with a big history.The mosaics are protected by the goverment. Here is a video of Lin Mosaic;

The Illyrian Tombs of Selca are located near the city of Pogradec in Albania, in the village of Selca. The Selca tombs are located 40 km from Pogradec, in the mountainous area of ​​Mokër, in Lower Selca. Selca was founded in the 6th century BC, it was empowered in the IV-III century, when walls were built, covering a three-hectare area. The flourishing of this area grew considerably with the construction of the Egnatia road. Selca is located along this road, linking the upper valley of Devoll with the settlements of the Greek settlers. Five impressive monumental graves belonging to this period, built at the end of the 4th century BC, were discovered on this surface, which are unique in Europe by their application.You can go there by car for 120 minutes from Pogradec.It is a legend that the queen of Albania Teuta hided her treasure in Mokër. If you go to Ilyrian Tombs you have to return to city within  the day because there is no hotel there. Here is a video of the ilyrian tombs

During WWII the city was first invaded by the Italian army in 12 April 1939. Italian occupation of Pogradec was interrupted due to italo-greeks war  and Greek troops occupied the city between 30 November 1940 and 14 April 1941. After Italy's capitulation in 1943 the Italians were replaced by the German Nazis who kept the city until 30 August 1944 when it was liberated by the Albanian partizans. After the war the town was a favorite summer escape for many communist government officials and particularly Enver Hoxha.The summer residences and the area around them were sealed off from the public. The area of Pogradec is protected by UNESCO In the next blog im going to show you about the villages of pogradec and their history italo-greek war

This city is surrounded by hills on the souther   and western  side. The lake is in the eastern and northern side of the city also the lake is the one of the deepest lakes in europe.The lake is very famous because it is nearly 3 million years old.The Ohrid Lake is also know for its fish named KORAN wich grows only in Ohrid lake.The Pogradec city also has a rich etymology.The Ohrid lake is the deepest lake in Balkan.Pogradec is know for its winter and summer tourism.Pogradec is a very calm city.The city is called Pogradec by the Slavic because Pogradec means city under castle.Pogradec isn't very expensive city for tourists there are a lot of traditional restaurants in Tushemisht village.Pogradec is the best place for the second age people.You should visit Pogradec!