| Albania is a great place to visit in Europe as it is | | | | 5.) The Theatre of Butrint |
| very rich in history and culture, and in fact, some | | | | The Theatre of Butrint is yet another one of the |
| archeological attractions in Albania are as old as | | | | sites you will see in Albania dating back to the |
| the Stone Age era. Not only that, Albania has also | | | | Roman Period. This well preserved theatre is one |
| served as a crossroads for some of the world's | | | | of the most famous as well as the most |
| greatest armies and civilizations so it is rich in | | | | preserved sites in Albania. Of course, this is a |
| historical monuments and archaeological sites. | | | | favorite tourist spot that is a must-see. |
| Albania literally means "the land of the eagles," and | | | | 6.) The National Museum of Medieval Art |
| this meaning can be seen in their national flag, so | | | | This museum is located in Korca. The National |
| here are 10 places you can visit when you visit | | | | Museum of Medieval Art showcases over seven |
| Albania: | | | | thousand cult and art items. Here, you will see |
| 1.) The Fortress of Gjirokastra | | | | medieval works on art ranging from sculptures, |
| Otherwise called the "Silver Fortress," the 4th | | | | metal works, textiles and others. |
| century fortress is the biggest as well as the one | | | | 7.) The Ionian Coast |
| of the most preserved constructions in Albania. | | | | Here, tourists can lie down on the beach, explore |
| The Fortress has an amazing view of the | | | | underwater life through diving, take part of |
| countryside. You can also see the Drinos Valley | | | | speedboat tours or eco tours, hike, etc. Famous |
| when you visit this historical site. | | | | spots for diving are the Cape of Rodon and Cape |
| 2.) The National Museum of Weapons and the | | | | of Lagji. The beach of Dhermi also offers sites |
| Museum of Folk Culture | | | | like wrecked ships, corals as well as a rich flora |
| These are must see attractions inside the above | | | | and fauna. |
| mentioned fortress. Here, you will find weapons | | | | 8.) The City of Berat |
| and arms displayed dating from World War II to | | | | Berat City lies at the banks of the Osum River. It |
| as far back as the Neolithic era. You will also find | | | | is considered a museum city of Albania for its |
| artifacts such as clothing, utensils and others in | | | | wealth of historical buildings and diverse |
| the Museum of Folk Culture showcasing how the | | | | architecture. In this city, you will find the Berat |
| people lived in earlier times. | | | | Castle, the Onufri museum, the ethnographic |
| 3.) The Butrint Archaeological Site | | | | museum as well as the Medieval Center. |
| Located at the southwest coast of Albania, | | | | 9.) The Lekures Castle |
| Butrint is included in the World Heritage List by | | | | It is a castle located along the Ionian coast. This |
| UNESCO. It serves as a testament to the place's | | | | impressive monument has a great view of the |
| beauty and history. Here, you will see glimpses of | | | | Saranda Harbor and has two round towers along |
| the cultures of the Bronze Age, Roman, Greek, | | | | the north-west and southeast corners. You will |
| Ottoman, Venetian and Byzantine Periods. | | | | also find in this castle a famous restaurant that |
| 4.) The Rozafa Castle | | | | serves local cuisine. |
| The Rozafa Castle is one of the most famous | | | | 10.) The White Spring |
| castles of Alabania. It has existed since the lllyrian | | | | This spring is located between the mountains of |
| times and was used as a base for attacking | | | | Didha and Kunora. This spring is said to have |
| Rome during historical times. This castle's name | | | | curative properties for such ailments in the |
| arises from a legend about one of the builder's | | | | kidneys, urinary tract, larynx, stomach, and |
| wife being sacrificed so as to appease the god's | | | | thyroid glands. This place is also a great |
| and make the castle walls stand. | | | | eco-tourist attraction. |