History
20 guides, destinations and itineraries tagged "history".
Apollonia
Visit Apollonia archaeological park near Fier. History, what to see, and how to get there from Tirana.
Berat
Plan your visit to Berat, Albania's UNESCO gem. Castle, Ottoman quarters, Onufri Museum, and Osum Canyon day trips.
Butrint National Park
Visit Butrint, Albania's most important archaeological site. Layers of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine history.
Durres
Visit Durres: Roman amphitheatre, long sandy beach, food tours, and ferry connections to Italy.
Elbasan
Discover Elbasan: Roman-era thermal baths, Ottoman fortress walls, and a gateway to eastern Albania.
Gjirokastra
Explore Gjirokastra, the UNESCO stone city. Castle, old bazaar, Ottoman houses, and day trips to Blue Eye.
Himara
Discover Himara on the Albanian Riviera: best beaches, boat tours, old town, and where to stay.
Kruja
Visit Kruja: Skanderbeg Museum, castle, old bazaar, and the perfect day trip from Tirana.
Lin
Lin: a Lake Ohrid peninsula village with 8,500-year-old palafite ruins, early Christian mosaics, and some of the most stunning lake views in Albania.
Tepelena
Visit Tepelena, birthplace of Ali Pasha. Castle ruins, river confluence, and a stop between Permet and Gjirokastra.
Voskopoje
Discover Voskopoje: the Athens of Albania with 18th-century Orthodox churches, stunning frescoes, and a mountain village at 1,160m near Korca.
Albania History Timeline: From the Illyrians to EU Candidacy
Albania's complete history timeline: Illyrians, Roman conquest 168 BC, Arberia 1190, Skanderbeg 1443, independence 1912, communism 1944, democracy 1991, EU candidacy.
Castles in Albania
Albania's best castles: Gjirokastra (largest), Berat Castle (inhabited), Rozafa in Shkodra, Kruja, and Porto Palermo. Visiting guide with tours.
Historical Sites in Albania
Albania's most important historical sites: Butrint, Apollonia, Roman Amphitheatre of Durres, Berat Castle, Gjirokastra, and Kruja Castle explained.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Albania
Albania's 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Butrint, Berat, Gjirokastra, the Ohrid Region, and ancient beech forests. Complete visitor guide.
Walking Tours in Albania
Best walking tours in Albania: Tirana communist history, Berat old city, Gjirokastra bazaar, Vlora independence trail. Guided and self-guided options.
How We Fell in Love with Berat
How the UNESCO city of Berat captured our hearts with its white houses, castle views, and warm hospitality.
Gjirokastra: Walking Through the Stone City Felt Like Stepping Back in Time
Walking through Gjirokastra's stone streets felt like stepping back in time. Here is why this UNESCO city amazed us.
The Pyramid of Tirana: We Visited the Transformed Monument
The Pyramid of Tirana reopened as a creative hub. We visited the transformed communist-era monument.
Tirana's Transformation: From Communist Grey to Europe's Most Colorful Capital
How Tirana transformed from a grey communist capital into one of Europe's most colorful and dynamic cities.