Kruja tour guide
Max People: 30
Min Age: 12+
Description: Kruja is one of the cities with the brightest history and more documented than all other cities which makes it a truly historic "capital". The history of this ancient city made us feel proud every time we visited. In a way, Kruja is the "waiting room" where strangers will be familiar with our centuries-old history. It can undoubtedly be called the biggest tourist attraction in Albania, both for tourists and for us. Program: 1. We start our visit in the Old Market of Kruja, which is the most famous bazaar since constitutes the first important stop in the city. In its shops you will find traditional craftsmen who work with traditional carpets, cellars, silverware, copper, as well as full of special souvenirs. Traders are also willing to tell you the history of the object you are interested in. 2. We will continue with the visit to the fortress of Kruja, the symbol of the Albanian resistance against the Ottoman Empire. The castle of Kruja occupied one of the most important sites in the history of Albania during the Skanderbeg period, which first raised the flag with the double-headed eagle on November 28, 1443. For 25 years the flag was proudly waved in Kruja during a period of war Successful ones that, even though they ended with the death of the hero, inspired the Albanian nation's struggle for independence for centuries. 3. Inside the castle there is also the National Museum of Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg. This museum is dedicated to the life and wars of Skanderbeg and is one of the most famous museums in Albania. There you will also find a copy of Skanderbeg's sword and helmet, the originals of which are found in Vienna. 4. To the right of the Museum is the Restaurant Bar Alba, a traditional restaurant where you can rest for lunch. The menu offers all the typical Albanian dishes, and the ambiance is in full harmony with the past of the Fortress. 5. After having enjoyed lunch, inside the castle is another museum where to stop “The National Ethnographic Museum” was built in a '700 villa, which best reflects the architecture of the time, the lives of the locals, the objects importantly, as well as characteristic clothing preserved over the centuries.
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Kruja
Elbasan, Albania