What to do and see in Kruje, Albania: The Best Places and Tips

January 18, 2018 Phylicia Berquist

Discover the best top things to do in Kruje, Albania including National Ethnographic Museum in Kruje, Kruja Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter), Parku Kombetar i Qafe Shtames, Kruja's Shop.
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1. National Ethnographic Museum in Kruje

Fortress of Kruja, Kruje 1501, Albania +355 511 24485
Excellent
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

National Ethnographic Museum in Kruje

Reviewed By Yvonne O - The Netherlands

The four of us (2 adults and 2 almost nine yr olds) very much enjoyed this museum. Young man ( Spanish and French speaking curator) gave excellent information. Beautiful house.

2. Kruja Castle

Near Tirana, Kruje 1501, Albania
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4.5 based on 402 reviews

Kruja Castle

Reviewed By Aburel - Bucharest, Romania

The trip was part of the social programs of the conference. The site is nice, quaint, well kept and instructive. Visiting the decades old Skanderbeg Museum you can learn a lot about country’s feudal times and about the local icon ruler of the 15th century. Continue with the ethnographic museum, which is basically a house of the ottoman general ruling the fortress. Very instructive too. End the trip with a meal at one of the nice restaurants onsite.

3. Skanderbeg Museum

Rruga Kala, Kruje 1501, Albania +355 511 22225
Excellent
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4 based on 186 reviews

Skanderbeg Museum

This museum honors the life of one of Albania's national heroes.

Reviewed By holidayseeker - Derry, United Kingdom

Museum outlining the early history of Albania and the national hero Skanderberg. The displays have English captions and information. It is at the top of the hill beside the castle.

4. Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)

Rruga Albanopolis, Kruje 1501, Albania
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4 based on 107 reviews

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjeter)

Reviewed By John B - Toronto, Canada

The Old Bazaar in Kruje is apparently the best place in Albania to buy souvenirs. Sadly, most of the items sold in the many small stores that line Albanopolis Street are cheaply made and quite tacky (who really needs a coffee mug with a picture of Enver Hoxha on it!). Sadly, most of the items look like they were made in China and at least 80% of the items in each store are available everywhere. There is parking in central Kruje and it's very easy to find the market as you walk up towards the castle.

5. Parku Kombetar i Qafe Shtames

Kruje, Albania
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5 based on 2 reviews

Parku Kombetar i Qafe Shtames

Reviewed By JohnnytheTourist

A relaxing site with fresh air, crystal water and full of green nuances. It has been single source of drinkable water of Albanian royal family.

6. Kruja's Shop

Albanopolis St, Kruje 1501, Albania +355 68 480 9563
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5 based on 4 reviews

Kruja's Shop

Kruja's Shop Mission is to bring the Albanian traditions and culture to customers with the handmade crafts and souvenirs made by the talented artisans of Kruja. We offer traditional folk Albanian costumes for woman, mans and children, traditional musical instruments, olive wood products, souvenirs, silver jewelry, handmade bags and carpets in loom and other handicrafts.

Reviewed By Sara V - Tirana County, Albania

Amazing souvenir shop, all handmade crafts like olive wood products made in Kruja, folk-traditional clothes for woman and mans, silver and filigree made in Albania. Also wool socks made by the amazing artisans of Kruja's Shop.
The prices were cheaper than other shops and you can also buy online at their website which is unique

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