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1. Berat Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,008 reviews
This 13th-century fort includes a number of preserved Byzantine churches, including the 13th-century Church of St. Mary of Vllaherna and the 14th-century Church of the Holy Trinity.
Reviewed By nadiaolson - Montenegro, null
Take a guide, worth it! An amazing living castle. People still live here, beautiful houses, businesses, souvenir shops, ruins, mosques etc. Beautiful view of the city. highly recommend!
2. Skenduli House
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4.5 based on 267 reviews
If you really want to know the best model of local architecture in 19th century, a visit to Skenduli house is a must. Everything is totally original and is the most authentic building in Gjirokastra. This is the best preserved house in old city of Gjirokastra, more than 300 years old (built in 1823). The owner of the house, Nasip Skenduli, a descendant of the family that originally build the house, is an amazing story teller. He will explain you everything about the house and the preserving process in years. It used to be the original Ethnographic museum during communist time, but now the owners have their house back and keep it open for visitors. What makes this house so special? Its structure shows that this has been the richest houses in Gjirokastra, because it had 9 fireplaces, (more fireplaces more richer the family was); 6 bathrooms, 12 rooms, 44 doors, 64 windows, and 4 hamam (turkish bath). Many rooms are preserved in their original shape and this is amazing.
Reviewed By pharonl - San Jose, United States
We took a great guided tour of this wealthy families home from 100-200 years ago (I forget the actual age). What a different way of life! The home is not occupied now.
3. Reja "The Cloud"
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4.0 based on 56 reviews
REJA-The Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 is designed by multi award-winning Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. He was the thirteenth and, at 41, the youngest architect to have accepted the invitation from the Serpentine Gallery to design a temporary structure for the SerThe most ambitious architectural programme of its kind worldwide, the Serpentine’s annual Pavilion commisspentine Gallery in 2013.
Reviewed By MadanGopalM - Bengaluru, India
This magical, ultra modern installation located in front of National Art Gallery ( now under renovation) at Tirana, designed by Suo Fujimoto is dedicated to Albania by Luma Foundation to promote Art in the country. A rare and eye-catching installation. There is no entrance fee.
4. Durres Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By TravelwithCarol2017 - Post Falls, United States
Have a drink in the castle turret and enjoy the view or cozy up in the lower street-level chamber. Take the rocky staircase slowly.
5. Rehove
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
6. Sahati Clock Tower
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Former Palace of King Nikola I
8. TID Tower
9. Enver Hoxha Pyramid
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3.0 based on 780 reviews
Reviewed By Birgit686 - Bremen, Germany
walk past, have a look at, enjoy creative use made of it by youth, and smile at how such a place survives the real estate boom in central tirana
10. Venetian Triangle Castle
