Attractions in Albania

Lake Skadar

Largest lake in the Balkans

Llogara Pass

Mountain pass to the Riviera

Osum Canyon

Albania's Grand Canyon

Lake Ohrid

UNESCO Natural Heritage

Theth National Park

Heart of the Alps

Valbona Valley

Albanian Alps

The Blue Eye

Karst spring

Pyramid of Tirana

Originally built as a museum for dictator Enver Hoxha, this structure has served multiple purposes and was recently transformed into an IT learning c…

Skanderbeg Square

The main square of Tirana is named after the national hero Skanderbeg and is surrounded by major public buildings.

Krujë Castle

This historic fortress was the center of Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire under the leadership of Skanderbeg.

Myzeqe Plain

The Myzeqe Plain is the largest alluvial plain in Albania, stretching along the Adriatic coast.

Zadrima Plain

The Zadrima Plain is a fertile lowland in northwestern Albania between Lezha and Shkodra.

Lead Mosque

The Lead Mosque in Shkodër gets its name from its lead-covered domes.

Dumre Plateau

The Dumre Plateau in central Albania is a unique karst landscape famous for its 84 small karst lakes.

Pëllumbas Cave

Pëllumbas Cave near Tirana is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Albania.

Cathedral

St. Stephen's Cathedral

St.

Petrelë Castle

This distinctive triangular fortress is perched on a steep rock south of Tirana.

Grama Bay

Grama Bay on the Ionian coast has been a sheltered harbor for sailors since antiquity.

Sazan Island

The largest island in Albania is located at the meeting point of the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Karaburun Peninsula

The largest peninsula in Albania is an uninhabited nature reserve.

Blue Eye Spring

A powerful karst spring in southern Albania, whose deep blue water resembles a human eye.

Cathedral

Resurrection of Christ Cathedral

This modern Orthodox cathedral in central Tirana is one of the largest in the Balkans.

Ksamil Islands

Four small, uninhabited islands off the village of Ksamil in southern Albania.

Sotira Waterfall

One of Albania's most beautiful waterfalls, originating from the Tomorr Massif.

Great Mosque of Durrës

The largest mosque in Albania, dominating the central square of Durrës.

Grunas Waterfall

A spectacular waterfall in Theth National Park.

Ishmi Castle

A small fortress near the coast built by the Ottomans to suppress peasant revolts.

Vurgu Plain

Vurgu Plain is a coastal lowland in southern Albania near Sarandë.

Apollonia

An ancient Greek colony and Roman city near Fier, once a major regional center of philosophy, trade, and culture.

Bashtovë Castle

The only fortress in Albania built on flat terrain, near the mouth of the Shkumbin.

Nature

Mountain

Mount Dajti

Tirana's backyard mountain

Mountain

Mount Korab

Highest mountain

Nikaj-Mërtur Regional Nature Park

This park in the Northern Alps of Albania is characterized by extremely rugged terrain and dense forests.

Shebenik-Jabllanica National Park

Located on the border with North Macedonia, this park protects extensive beech forests and glacial lakes.

Lura National Park

Known for its twelve glacial lakes, this park in northeastern Albania hosts dense beech forests.

Tomorr National Park

The Tomorr massif is known for its rugged alpine landscape and deep canyons.

Shkodër Lake

The largest lake in the Balkans hosts an exceptional biodiversity of birds and fish.

Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park

This is Albania's only marine national park, protecting the waters around the Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island.

Orikum Lagoon

This small coastal lagoon near Vlora offers a special ecosystem for migratory birds and rare fish species.

Rrajca Nature Reserve

Located within the Shebenik-Jabllanica National Park, this reserve is known for its UNESCO-protected ancient beech forests.

Divjaka-Karavasta National Park

Located on the Adriatic coast, this park encompasses the largest lagoon system in Albania.

Velipojë Nature Reserve

Located at the mouth of the Buna River, this reserve encompasses wetlands, lagoons, and coastal forests.

Lake Koman

A reservoir in northern Albania that winds through narrow canyons.

Butrint National Park

This protected area in southern Albania encompasses wetlands, lagoons, and forested hills.

Narta Lagoon

This large lagoon north of Vlora is a significant wetland for water birds.

Prespa National Park

The park encompasses the Albanian part of Lake Prespa and is known for its high biodiversity.

Shkopet Lake

A narrow reservoir in the Mat river valley, surrounded by high mountains.

Kune-Vain-Tale Nature Reserve

This reserve in the Drin delta was Albania's first protected area.

Karavasta Lagoon

The largest lagoon in Albania is located on the Adriatic coast and is a RAMSAR site.

Cities & Architecture

Museum

Marubi National Photography Museum

This museum in Shkodër houses Albania's most extensive photographic archive, starting with Pietro Marubbi's work in 1858.