KRUJA Albania

Kruja is a medieval town near Tirana. The name of Kruja is closely connected with the name of the National Hero, George Kastriot Scanderbeg, who fought against the Ottomans for 25 years in succession, defending European civilization from their threat in the 15th century. At a prominent and strategic place near the city, there is a castle, within is housed the Scanderbeg Museum (National Museum). On the way to the castle there is a medieval bazaar.



What to see:
- Museum of Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg
- Ethnographic Museum
- Archaeological site of Albanopoli, in village of Zgerdhesh
- Traditional Bazaar.