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Museums showcase the
history of albania in the form of Castles, Fortresses and
ruins. The list of famous museums is given below:
Musems in Tirana
The Fortress of Pertrela
It
is located at south of Tirana on the right side of national road linking the Capital with the city of Elbasan. It was built up by the middle age. The castle was under the command of Scanderbeg sister, Mamica Kastrioti.
The Fortress of Bashtova
It
was built up by the late period of middle age (14th century).. It is located in west of small town of Rrogozhina and only 3-4 km north of outlet of river Shkumbin. It was under the command of venetians .
The Fortress of Preza
It
belongs to the XV century. It has a very nice and dominant position in front of Kruja mountain.
The Mosque of Ethem Bey
It is situated just at the center of Tirana. It was constructed in 1789. Together with the clock Tower ( 1830) they make an important historic part of Tirana.
Ministry’ s buildings represent architectonic values. They were built in 1930, when Albania was a kingdom. After the Second World War several buildings were erected: the Palace of Culture, the Palace of Congresses, the National Historic Museum, the Center of International Culture etc.
Others:
The Museum of National History
Archaeologic Museum
Gallery of Fine Arts
Museum of Albanian Philately
Museums in Kavaja
In center of the town there is the Kubelie Mosque, which is 200 years old. Near it is the Clock Tower , the highest in Albania.
Museums in Shkodra
Historic Museum ( the archaeology section is attached)
Museum of Rozafa Castle
Other interesting place in the city and nearby are:
The castle of Rozafa
The Lead Mosque
The Church of Shirgji (near Obot village)
The Mesi Bridge ( 8 km far from Shkodra)
The illyrian ruins of Gajtan
The medieval city of Sarda, near Vau i Dejes
Musems in Gjirokastra
The Museum of Weapons
The Etnographyic Museum
Other interesting places in the city and nearby are:
The castle of Gjirokastra
The church of Labova e Kryqit, in the village with same name
The archaeological site of Antigonea, in the village Saraqinisht
The ruins of archaeologic site of Adrianapol , in Sofratike village
Museums in Durres
The Archaeologic Museum
Amphytheatre
Byzantine Forum
VenetianTorra (small castle open as a bar)
Ancient city wall
The Exhibition of Folk Culture
The mosaic of Arapaj, Arapaj village
Museums in Lezha
The memorial of burial place of Albanian National Hero Scanderbeg. (open 8.00 - 13.00)
Museums in Berat
The Museum of Iconography “Onufri”
The Museum of Etnography
Gallery “Eduard Lear”
The castle of Berat
The church of Saint Mehilli,
The Cathedral of Saint Mary ,
The church of Saint Triadha ( Trinity),
The Church of Saint Vllaherna
The King Mosque
The bridge of Gorica over river Osum
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