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Kruja Castle and Old Bazaar Tour

Krujë Castle (Kalaja e Krujës)

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  • 5 Stunden
  • Kostenlos stornierbar bis 24 Std. vorher
  • Führung auf Englisch
  • Sofortige Bestätigung

Highlights

Located 20 miles north of Tirana, Kruja is a historic Albanian city celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and status as the birthplace of national hero Skanderbeg. Top attractions: Kruja Castle: Krujë Castle has proudly stood on top of a rocky cliff, high above its city, for the last fifteen centuries. It has witnessed the long turbulent history of this place Old Bazaar: Kruja Bazaar is famous for being one of the oldest in Albania. The construction of the beautiful and fascinating marketplace of Kruja dates back over 400 years, and was the starting point of free trade among the city’s most established merchants. It is in this particular bazaar that traders first began to officially exchange various kinds of goods with one another Ethnographic Museum: Built during the mid-18th century, in 1764, by Ismail Pashë Toptani, this Ottoman house is considered one of the most unique museums in Albania. It includes a total of 15 rooms which tell of work and family life in the town of Kruja.

Leistungen

Inbegriffen

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Ablauf

  1. Kruja is a historic city in Albania, located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of the capital, Tirana. It is renowned for its cultural and historical significance, particularly as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg.

    3 Std.

  2. This well-preserved castle sits atop a hill and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Within the castle, you'll find the Skanderbeg Museum, which is dedicated to the life and legacy of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a 15th-century Albanian nobleman who led a resistance against the Ottoman Empire.

    1 Std.Eintritt inbegriffen

  3. Kruja's old bazaar is a vibrant market where you can shop for traditional Albanian handicrafts, souvenirs, and local products. It's a great place to immerse yourself in the local culture.

    1 Std.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

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Abholung
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Ticketart
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Durchgeführt von
Eksplo Tour
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Tirana

  • Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 988 experiences we list in Tirana.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tirana

Tirana, Albaniens bunte Hauptstadt: bemalte Fassaden, osmanische und italienische Bauten, Bunker des Kalten Krieges und Cafés an jeder Ecke.

Der Skanderbeg-Platz, ein riesiger offener Platz, ist das Herz der Stadt, flankiert von der Et'hem-Bey-Moschee mit ihren zarten Fresken, dem Uhrturm und dem Nationalen Geschichtsmuseum mit seinem riesigen Mosaik aus sozialistischer Zeit. In der Nähe ist die Pyramide von Tirana ein auffälliges Betonrelikt der kommunistischen Jahrzehnte.

Top-ranked sights in Tirana: Skanderbeg Square (Sheshi Skënderbej), Pyramid of Tirana (Enver Hoxha Pyramid), Et'hem Bey Mosque (Xhamia e Et'hem Beut).

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