Rahim Tabet | 8:06 AM |
Albania is one of the last undiscovered countries in Europe. Albania has been trying to keep all outside influences. Because of this it was until a few years ago almost impossible to visit the country as tourists. Only real adventurers ventured into the land where little too luxurious to be found. In recent years, Albania has increasingly sought rapprochement with the West and has even applied for European Union membership. The country lives mainly on agriculture. The last few years, the Government of Albania tourism in the country to promote. This ultimately like the other countries on the Adriatic Sea to be a popular summer sun holiday destination. The first steps have been put, but the way here is still long.
1. Tirana
Tirana is the capital of Albania and with almost half a million inhabitants, the largest city in the country. The country's largest airport is not far away and being a tourist you often travel via Tirana to the other places of the country. The central location of the city is Skanderbeg Square. Just outside of town is the mountain Dajt and National Park Dajt. In the city there are several museums such as the National Archaeological Museum, the National History Museum, National Science Museum and the National Museum.
2. Winter in Albania
About three-quarters of Albania consists of hilly landscape. In the northeast of the country is the Korabitgebergte which forms the border with the countries of Kosovo and Macedonia. The highest mountain in this area is 2763 meters Korab. In this area can be skied there as is the winter sports in this part of Albania is still in its infancy. Then expect no luxury resorts and illuminated slopes. In the east of Albania Korçë is the city that is nearly 1,000 meters above sea level and is known for its monasteries and the areas of Dardha.
3. Vlora / Vlorë
The city of Vlora is located in southwestern Albania in the Bay of Vlorë not far from the city Sarande. The city after Durres, the largest port in the country and is a major tourist attraction in Albania. It was originally a Greek city which is part later become part of the Ottoman Empire. The city is best known because here in 1912 during the First Balkan War was proclaimed the independence of the country of Albania. Near Vlora are several beautiful beaches that are still undiscovered by the general public.
4. Lake Ohrid
This is more a part of the border between Albania and Macedonia. The lake is largely on Macedonian territory and is one of the largest lakes in the Balkan Peninsula. It is deepest part of Lake Ohrid is 296 meters deep. The lake is fed by underground springs. The drainage of the lake is via the Black Drin which it flows into the Adriatic through Albania. The Black Drin is the largest and most important river in Albania. Lake Ohrid is very popular with anglers who come fishing here on the Ohrid trout and carp.
5. Durrës
Durrës Tirana after the largest city in the country and is in possession of the largest and most important port in the country. Durrës is the most popular tourist destination in Albania. Durrës is located in the central western part of Albania on the Adriatic sea. It is an old town with many remnants from its turbulent history. The Amphitheatre of Durres and the remains of Byzantine and Venetian walls are fine examples of this. The beaches of Durres attract every year many visitors. In recent years, the city attracts every year more than 600,000 tourists including many Albanians coming from the capital Tirana. Tirana is only thirty-three kilometers from here.
6. Berat and Gjirokastra
Berat and Gjirokastra are known as the museum city of Albania. Berat is located in the central southern part of the country on the Osum River. Gjirokastra is much further south than the city of Berat not far from the Greek border. Both cities are included on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. This mainly for their historical centers. Gjirokastra is known as the city of a thousand windows and is one of the oldest cities of the country. Both cities are included on the UNESCO list for their typical Ottoman architectural style.
7. Skanderbeg Square in Tirana
The Skanderbeg Square is the beating heart of the city Tirana. It is named after the national hero Skanderbeg which here with a large equestrian statue in the middle is revered in the square. The square lying next to several hotels and other hospitality establishments the national theater for opera and ballet, the National Library of Albania and the national historical museum. There are also some departments located here. On the eastern part of the square stands the Et'hem Bey Mosque dating back to the eighteenth century. The Skanderbeg Square is connected to the Sheshi Nene Tereza (Mother Teresa Square) through the Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard (Boulevard of Martyrs).
8. Butrint
This ancient Greek city and archaeological site not far from the Greek border in the south of Albania from. This originally Illyrian town over the centuries been in the hands of the Greeks, Romans and Venetians and was part of the Byzantine Empire. This makes it an important archaeological site on the World Heritage List of UNESCO since 1992. In this ancient city include a basilica to find out the sixth century, an acropolis and a Venetian castle.
9. Sarande
"Albania Pearl" as Sarande is called by the locals. This is not entirely unjustified because this Sarandë is one of the most beautiful resorts in the country. The village is located in southwest Albania on the Ionian Sea not far from the border with Greece. From Sarande look straight on the Greek island of Corfu between these two places momentum daily ferry service. The resort town is known for its beautiful beaches and blue sea. Just outside the city is the archaeological site of Butrint. Another attraction of the resort is the karst source azure Blue Eye, Albania.
10. Shkoder
Shkoder is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is located in the northwest of Albania on Lake Shkoder. This lake forms the border with Montenegro. The city dates back to the Illyrian period, later became a Roman colony and has been part of the Byzantine Empire. During the First Balkan War the city was conquered by Montenegro. In the city, the Sheik Zamil Abdullah Al-Zamil Mosque, also known as Ebu Cup mosque which is one of the most beautiful mosques in the country. The tourists who come to Shkoder forward use the city primarily as a base for one of the most beautiful natural areas in the region....
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