From Tirana: Kruja castle, the old Bazaar and Sarisalltik
Traveling to Kruja is a very interesting trip because you will find out why Albanians are so proud of Skanderbeg. At the same time, from the peak of Sari Salltik is the opportunity to see almost half of the seacoast of Albania.
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Stop At: Kruja Castle, Near Tirana, Kruje 1501 Albania
There we will explore Skanderbeg’s and the Ethnographic Museums. At the castle of Kruja which was the epicenter of the legendary Albanian resistance to the Ottomans, led by national hero Skanderbeg in the 15th century, we’ll see a copy of the helmet and the sword of Scanderbeg in the main hall, the flags, and stems of important families of that time who supported the national hero.In the meantime, the National Ethnographic Museum is located in an old building of the Toptani family, built in 1764 in the courtyard of the medieval castle, in front of the National Museum of Scanderbeg. The walls of the museum have 250 years original morals, ceilings carved in wood, very rare furnishings, old-style rugs, and traditional costumes. Inside the house is a steamy Turkish bath, one of the only left in Albania. The museum has also 1,200 original objects which are a living proof of old Albanians’ lifestyle and traditions, mostly in XVIII-XIX centuries.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pazari i Vjeter, Rruga Pazari Vjeter, Kruje 1501 Albania
The old bazaar selling souvenirs and handcrafts
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Sari Salltik, GR82+RX, Kruje 1501, Albania
We’ll Visit Sari Salltik (small mosque) on edge of the mountain 1176 m, there is a cave with a depth of 20 m and a height of 3-4 m.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 5 To 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.