Albania, the country with small Balkan, indisputably possesses a wealth of monumental, archaeological, historical and artistic, as rare in other countries, which has its bases about 100 thousand years ago. Part of the antiquity and history, is the city of Durres.

Durres, one of the ancient cities of Albania, with a stunning view, situated not far from the capital of Albania, Tirana.

Durres is washed by the waters of the Adriatic Sea in the west, where an important place Durres port, fishing port and the main bridge that is connecting with the powerful west.

Durres, can be compared with big cities of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, with a history over 3000 years. Story who begins in late Taulantia Museum archaeological promenade, which belongs to 1 and the 2 century - BC. Amphitheatre of Durres in size can be compared with the amphitheater and Pomeut Polas. Ellipse shape and has a capacity of 15 - 20mije spectator, a fact that indirectly proves the high number of population of Durres in ancient times. Amphitheatre of Durres has a unique architecture. Amphitheater construction technique is a mixture of stone walls being alternated with five to seven rows of brick with mortar.

City of Kruja located 50 km northeast of Westmoreland. Kruja is a medieval town. It is mentioned for the first time as an Episcopal center in 879. The Ottoman Turks invaded twice in the years 1396 and 1415. After leaving the scene of the history of our national hero Gjergj Kastrioti and his return from Turkey in 1443, Kruja became a symbol of popular resistance against the Ottoman Empire risk. It was this time when the city of Kruja became known throughout Europe. The city is situated at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level, on a mountain slope, from which visitors have the opportunity to watch a very beautiful view on the Adriatic Sea to the west. Kruja Castle was built during the centuries of 5-and 6-of and has the elliptical shape with an area of 2.25 hectares. The walls are reinforced by nine towers were used for observation and signaling during the war. Inside its walls are still some residential houses. Ethnographic museum in the castle is dedicated to George Galway its 25 year wars, in order to protect Albania from the Ottoman occupation. There are many documents and architectural elements that give the museum a special atmosphere.

Road to the castle is medieval bazaar Kruje. Its main feature is the cobbled streets and shops built of wood. Here tourists can find many items and souvenirs such as handicraft works filigramit, alabaster, silver, copper, wood works, wool carpets, antiques, etc..

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