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Things to Do in Albania

There are 103 attractions in Albania. Butrint, ancient unesco archaeological site with greek, roman, byzantine layers, is the most popular.

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Butrint
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Butrint
Ancient UNESCO archaeological site with Greek, Roman, Byzantine layers
Historical Site
Apollonia
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Apollonia
Ruined ancient Greek city with Hellenistic remains
Archaeological Site
Butrint National Park
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Butrint National Park
Coastal national park protecting archaeological site and wetlands
Park
Accursed Mountains
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Accursed Mountains
Rugged Balkan mountain range with remote alpine valleys
Mountains
Jezercë
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Jezercë
Albania's highest peak in the Accursed Mountains
Mountain
Sazan
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Sazan
Albanian Adriatic island, former military base
Island
Amphitheatre of Durrës
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Amphitheatre of Durrës
Roman amphitheatre and archaeological landmark in Durrës
Archaeological Site
Arena Kombëtare
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Arena Kombëtare
Albania's national stadium hosting football and concerts
Stadium
Dajti
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Dajti
Mountain near Tirana featuring a national park
Mountain
Et'hem Bey Mosque
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Et'hem Bey Mosque
Historic small mosque in Tirana notable for frescoes
Mosque
Skanderbeg Square
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Skanderbeg Square
Central Tirana square featuring Skanderbeg's statue
Plaza
Karavasta Lagoon
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Karavasta Lagoon
Large Albanian coastal lagoon supporting rich birdlife
Lake
Small Prespa Lake
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Small Prespa Lake
Albanian portion of transboundary freshwater lake
Lake
Gramos
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Gramos
Mountain range on Albanian–Greek border, rugged terrain
Mountain
Mother Albania (statue)
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Mother Albania (statue)
Albania's national memorial statue overlooking Tirana
Monument
Shebenik National Park
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Shebenik National Park
Mountainous Albanian national park with biodiversity and lakes
National Park
Valbona Valley
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Valbona Valley
Albanian alpine valley with dramatic mountain scenery
National Park
Llogara National Park
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Llogara National Park
Coastal mountain national park with dramatic cliff roads
National Park
Rozafa Castle
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Rozafa Castle
Medieval hilltop castle near Shkodër with founding legend
Castle
Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park
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Lurë-Dejë Mountain National Park
Albanian mountain park protecting glacial lakes and forests
National Park
Qemal Stafa Stadium
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Qemal Stafa Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium and former national football venue
Stadium
Deshat
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Deshat
Border mountain with alpine ridges in northern Albania
Mountains
Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
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Divjakë-Karavasta National Park
Albanian coastal park protecting lagoons and bird colonies
National Park
National Historical Museum
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National Historical Museum
Main history museum in Tirana showcasing Albanian history
Museum
Pyramid of Tirana
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Pyramid of Tirana
Concrete pyramid-shaped former museum and communist memorial
Monument
Namazgah Mosque
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Namazgah Mosque
Historic mosque located in Tirana County, Albania
Mosque
Skanderbeg Museum
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Skanderbeg Museum
Museum honoring national hero Skanderbeg in Krujë
Museum
Dajti National Park
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Dajti National Park
National park above Tirana featuring hiking and cable car
National Park
Tomorr Mountain National Park
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Tomorr Mountain National Park
Albanian mountain national park and sacred peak
National Park
Byllis
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Byllis
Ancient Illyrian city ruins with archaeological remains
Religious Site
Spaç Prison
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Spaç Prison
Former communist-era prison and memorial in Albania
Monument
Gjirokastër Fortress
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Gjirokastër Fortress
Ottoman-era fortress overlooking Gjirokastër's historic town
Monument
Prespa National Park
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Prespa National Park
Protected area around Prespa Lakes with rich biodiversity
National Park
Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana
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Resurrection Cathedral, Tirana
Large Orthodox cathedral and religious landmark in Tirana
Church
Tanners' Bridge
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Tanners' Bridge
Ottoman-era stone footbridge in Tirana with historic design
Monument
Royal Tombs of Selca e Poshtme
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Royal Tombs of Selca e Poshtme
Archaeological site of Illyrian royal tombs and ruins
Archaeological Site
Thethi National Park
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Thethi National Park
National park in Albanian Alps with dramatic gorges
National Park
Tirana Clock Tower
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Tirana Clock Tower
Historic Ottoman-era clock tower in central Tirana
Tower
Antigonia
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Antigonia
Hellenistic city ruins near Gjirokastër
Monument
Elbasan Fortress
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Elbasan Fortress
Large medieval fortress dominating Elbasan's old town
Monument
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque
Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Shkodër
Mosque
Fierza Reservoir
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Fierza Reservoir
Large Albanian reservoir formed by hydroelectric dam
Reservoir
Museum of Secret Surveillance
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Museum of Secret Surveillance
Former communist surveillance headquarters turned museum
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts (Albania)
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National Museum of Fine Arts (Albania)
Tirana museum housing Albanian fine art collections
Museum
National Park - Fir of Hotova
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National Park - Fir of Hotova
Protected Albanian forest reserve conserving endemic fir ecosystems
National Park
Petrelë Castle
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Petrelë Castle
Hilltop medieval castle overlooking surrounding countryside
Castle
Phoenice
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Phoenice
Ancient Illyrian and Greek city with archaeological ruins
Archaeological Site
Skanderbeg Monument
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Skanderbeg Monument
Central Tirana monument commemorating national hero Skanderbeg
Monument
Bazaar Mosque, Gjirokastër
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Bazaar Mosque, Gjirokastër
Ottoman-era mosque adjacent to Gjirokastër bazaar
Mosque
Cape of Rodon
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Cape of Rodon
Albanian cape with Ottoman-era Rodoni Castle ruins
Cape
Lake Bovilla
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Lake Bovilla
Large Siberian lake with tundra and fish populations
Monastery
National Archaeological Museum
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National Archaeological Museum
Tirana museum housing Albania's archaeological collections
Museum
Nemërçka
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Nemërçka
Mountain massif in Albania with rugged limestone peaks
Mountains
Palace of Culture of Tirana
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Palace of Culture of Tirana
Socialist-era cultural complex in central Tirana
Monument
St Paul's Archcathedral
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St Paul's Archcathedral
Orthodox archcathedral serving Tirana's religious community
Religious Site
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Shkodër
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St. Stephen's Cathedral, Shkodër
Catholic cathedral central to Shkodër's religious life
Church
Valamara
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Valamara
Mountain massif in eastern Albania
Mountain
Zvërnec Island
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Zvërnec Island
Island in Lake Narta with Byzantine-era monastery
Island
Çikë (mountain)
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Çikë (mountain)
Highest peak of Albania's Ceraunian Mountains
Mountain
Ali Pasha Castle
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Ali Pasha Castle
Seaside fortress in Vlorë County, Ottoman-era castle
Castle
Ebu Beker Mosque
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Ebu Beker Mosque
Historic mosque in Shkodër with Ottoman architecture
Mosque
Fir of Drenovë National Park
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Fir of Drenovë National Park
Mountain national park protecting ancient fir forests
National Park
Mirahori Mosque
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Mirahori Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque and cultural monument in Korçë
Mosque
Shtamë Pass National Park
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Shtamë Pass National Park
Mountainous national park protecting alpine ecosystems
National Park
Archaeological Museum of Durrës
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Archaeological Museum of Durrës
Museum in Durrës displaying regional ancient artifacts
Museum
Fatih Mosque, Durrës
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Fatih Mosque, Durrës
Ottoman-era mosque located in Durrës, Albania
Mosque
Lead Mosque, Shkodër
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Lead Mosque, Shkodër
Ottoman-era mosque notable for its lead-covered roof
Mosque
Mali i Thatë
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Mali i Thatë
Mountain range on Albania-North Macedonia border
Mountains
Naziresha Mosque
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Naziresha Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Elbasan County
Mosque
Porto Palermo Castle
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Porto Palermo Castle
Ottoman-era fortress guarding a scenic Albanian bay.
Castle
White Mosque, Berat
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White Mosque, Berat
Ottoman-era mosque in Berat with characteristic minaret
Mosque
Bazaar Mosque
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Bazaar Mosque
Historic Ottoman mosque located in Durrës' old bazaar
Mosque
Fier Mosque
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Fier Mosque
Prominent mosque in Fier city
Mosque
Grama (mountain)
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Grama (mountain)
Mountain peak in northeastern Albania
Mountain
Great Mosque of Durrës
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Great Mosque of Durrës
Historic urban mosque in Durrës
Mosque
Hysen Pasha Mosque
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Hysen Pasha Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Berat with ornate decorations
Mosque
Kaninë Castle
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Kaninë Castle
Medieval hilltop castle with archaeological remains
Castle
King Mosque, Berat
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King Mosque, Berat
Historical Ottoman-era mosque in Berat's old town
Mosque
King Mosque, Elbasan
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King Mosque, Elbasan
Ottoman-era mosque in Elbasan featuring domed architecture
Mosque
Lake Koman
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Lake Koman
Albanian reservoir famed for dramatic fjord-like scenery
Reservoir
Lead Mosque, Berat
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Lead Mosque, Berat
Ottoman-era mosque in Berat with distinctive dome
Mosque
Red Mosque, Berat
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Red Mosque, Berat
Historic mosque in Berat with distinct red-tiled roof
Mosque
Trekufiri
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Trekufiri
Mountain peak marking Albania-Kosovo-Montenegro border tripoint
Mountain
Church of Saint Nicholas, Lezhë
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Church of Saint Nicholas, Lezhë
Medieval church in Lezhë with historical significance
Mosque
Clock Mosque
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Clock Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Elbasan with a clock tower
Mosque
Kokonozi Mosque
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Kokonozi Mosque
Local mosque in Tirana County with Ottoman architecture
Mosque
Kubelie Mosque
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Kubelie Mosque
Historic mosque in Tirana region, Ottoman-era origins
Mosque
Mali i Gjerë
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Mali i Gjerë
Mountain massif in southern Albania
Mountains
Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)
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Mother Teresa Square (Tirana)
Central Tirana square featuring Mother Teresa statue
Plaza
Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë
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Resurrection Cathedral, Korçë
Orthodox cathedral in Korçë notable for colorful frescoes
Church
Bachelors' Mosque
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Bachelors' Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Berat's historic quarter
Mosque
Baitul Awal Mosque
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Baitul Awal Mosque
Contemporary mosque in Tirana with community functions
Mosque
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Franc Jozeph Island
Small island in Shkodër County, northern Albania
Island
Grykat e Hapëta
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Grykat e Hapëta
Mountain gorge in Kukës County with steep cliffs
Mountain
Parrucë Mosque
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Parrucë Mosque
Historic mosque in Shkodër with Ottoman-era architecture
Monument
Tongo Island
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Tongo Island
Small Adriatic island near Vlorë, uninhabited islet
Island
Shurdhah
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Shurdhah
Medieval hilltop fortress and historic settlement near Shkodër
Island
Vjosa Wild River National Park
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Vjosa Wild River National Park
National park protecting Europe's last wild river
National Park
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Dumre
Village in central Albania
Plateau
Zall-Gjoçaj National Park
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Zall-Gjoçaj National Park
Albanian national park of mountainous forests and rivers
National Park