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Tirana

Tirana

The capital. Trees and mountains surround the city. Mount Dajti is a popular tourist site for a great view of the city.

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Durrës

Durrës

Albania's second-largest city and largest port, with historic ruins, current-day cultural institutions and beaches.

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Berat

Berat

Thought to be one of the oldest towns in Albania, it is a new member of the UNESCO world heritage list. Berat has long been known as the "city of 1001 windows" because of its unique Ottoman/Albanian architecture. It has a well preserved cas

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Fier

Fier

Lively seaside city, and only about 8 km (5 mi) away from the ruins of the ancient Illyrian city of Apollonia.

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Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër

Another UNESCO city, it is in the south and is known for its unique Ottoman period architecture. There is a large castle on the hill in the middle of the city which served as a jail for many generations and now contains a Military Museum an

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Korçë

Korçë

In southeast Albania, several miles from the Greek border, this city is full of life during the summer when you can find couples and families strolling through the city's main park, Parku Rinia. You can hike to the top of the beautiful Mora

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Krujë

Krujë

Ancient city of the national hero Skanderbeg, whose castle is now a museum. It features beautiful mountains and has an old-fashioned bazaar with shops selling traditional goods amid cobblestone streets. Kruje is known for its carpet craftwo

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Shkodër

Shkodër

The biggest town in Northern Albania, Shkodër is considered the capital of Albanian culture. The local "Migjeni" Theatre was the first in Albania and also held the country's first bicycle race and first football match and is where the first

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Vlorë

Vlorë

Lively seaside city, nice beaches south of town. Passenger ferries to and from Italy dock here.

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Other destinations

Albanian Riviera

Albanian Riviera

Featuring crystal clear waters, unspoiled beaches, and picturesque villages, this is the Mediterranean coastline as it once was.

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Dhërmi

Dhërmi

One of the finest of the many beaches along the coastal road between Vlore and Saranda, with great camping.

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Butrint

Butrint

Largest archaeological site from Greek era in Albania. It lies on the coast in the southernmost tip of the country, near the Greek border.

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Lura National Park

Lura National Park

A 20,242 hectare national park with high mountains, big meadows, and glacial lakes.

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Pustec

Pustec

Contains Albania's share of Lake Prespa, which forms Prespa National Park. This is also an area of much history, evidenced by the multiple cave churches found near its villages as well as on the island of Maligrad.

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Thethi

Thethi

National park and village in Northern Albania.

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