AMAZING Albanian mountain town (Krujë, Albania)

Kruja, Albania 2021

Krujë (Kruja in English) in Albania is a charming medieval village, beautifully situated among mountainous peaks and the green valley stretching all the way down to the Adriatic coast. Kruja, once inhabited by the ancient tribe of Illyrians, besides its natural charm, boasts an enormous historical importance. As early as in the 12th century, it was the center of the first independent Albanian state. The town lies on the foot of the Mount Krujë and offers spectacular views over the entire area. Although it's a popular and very easy to reach destination for a day trip from Albanian capital - Tirana, it's still very authentic - with very few foreign visitors.

Kruja was the capital of the first autonomous Albanian state in the 12th century. Not for too long though, soon after Ottoman invasions took over almost all Balkan Peninsula. Two centuries later, Albanians managed to defeat the Ottoman invaders, and, in the 15th century, the beautiful Kruja fortress (now Skanderbeg Museum) was erected.

The old center of Kruja is tiny and within several hours you'll be able to visit everything. The old market street is amazing, kept in the old Ottoman style with beautiful architecture. If you are interested in antiques, it will be a paradise for you. For a very reasonable prices, you can purchase many original, old and hand made tools and objects.

You can find some really different but amazing hand made souvenirs especially associated with Albania, like for example little bunkers! We usually don't like gadgets like that, but those were pretty cool we must admit!

Around the castle, the amazingly preserved tower and walls integrate perfectly with the high, rocky mountains. Have a walk around and admire the views, so much better than in the city!

Kruja can serve as a foretaste of what you can see in Albania - beautiful nature and cozy, authentic villages. From now on, if you decide to explore this one of the most unknown European countries, it will only get better. Paradise beaches with white sands (both with posh beach clubs and hidden, with zero tourists and resorts), absolutely amazing towns of Berat and Gjirokaster, Dhermi and Ksamil, mighty mountains, turquoise lakes and ancient ruins of Greek cities.

Kruja, although it might seem amazing with all the Ottoman architecture, so different from the nearby, well known European countries, it still pales in comparison with other villages and towns in Albania which we will be heading to very soon.. (We will write about them soon, you won't believe how spectacular they are!) So, don't limit yourself to Tirana only! Go and explore! DOOOO IT ;)

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