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Krujë (Albanian definite form: Kruja; see also the etymology section) is a town and a municipality in north central Albania. Located between Mount Krujë and the Ishëm River, the city is 20 km north of the capital of Albania, Tirana. Krujë was inhabited by the ancient Illyrian tribe of the Albani.
Dec 29, 2023 · Kruja is a small town tucked away between Tirana and the Albanian Alps. It is famous for its castle and incredible shopping bazaar that is filled with colorful local crafts. While many people skip Kruja and head to the larger and more popular cities in Albania, we thing it’s worth a stop if you have the time.
Mar 12, 2023 · Located at the base of Mount Krujë, the village lies tucked between a rugged green landscape and a little river. Once you get there, it almost feels like a completely different world. There’s a stunning old center where you’ll find the top sights that are worth visiting for an hour or two.
- Visit the Castle of Kruja. Built sometime around year 1190, this elliptical castle with a perimeter of 2637 ft (804 meters), occupies an area of 6.1 acres (2.5 hectares) of land and is built on a rocky hill.
- Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu National Museum’ The Castle of Kruja has now been transformed into the ‘Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu National Museum’, where many original objects, documents and bibliographies are exhibited, authentic reproductions that speak clearly about the history of the Albanian people.
- The old Bazaar. The bazaar is the heart of Kruja, a lively place, full of beautiful souvenirs where it is impossible not to stop when visiting the city.
- Ethnographic Museum. This museum was erected in the house of the Toptan family, which is a “porch” type building from 1764. The apartment is a cultural monument of category 1.
May 31, 2015 · Krujë (Kruja in English) in Albania is a charming medieval village, beautifully situated among mountainous peaks and the green valley stretching all the way down to the Adriatic coast. Kruja, once inhabited by the ancient tribe of Illyrians, besides its natural charm, boasts an enormous historical importance.
Kruja, the ancient Albanian capital, just 32 km from Tirana, is the city symbol of the anti-Ottoman resistance and the city of the national hero Scanderbeg. The citadel is geographically part of central Albania.
Kruja (or Krujë in Albanian) is an ancient town in Central, Northern Albania, only 20km north of Tirana, the capital city. The town sits amongst the Albanian Alps and is not far from Ulza Regional Nature Park. But is Kruja worth visiting? How do you get to Kruja? There are several ways to get to Kruja, Albania.
