Berat and Gjirokastra are inscribed as rare examples of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period. Located in central Albania, Berat bears witness to the coexistence of various ...

Gjirokastra, in southern Albania, may not be the most obvious destination for a late-summer European getaway. But this hill town of 66,000 is immensely charming and affordable and a two-hour drive ...

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Gorgeous beaches, unspoiled nature, unusual historical sites and low prices have made this former “hermit state” one of Europe’s newest destinations. The seaside city of Saranda offers a laid-back ...

Communities across Southern Albania like Berat, Gjirokastra, Përmet, and Saranda are thriving economically thanks to investments backed by the World Bank. Publicly-funded efforts to preserve heritage ...

The sprawling underground complex, now dubbed the Cold War tunnel, is part of a vast and costly "bunkerisation" project spearheaded by Hoxha, who feared foreign invasion during his 40-year ...

Turquoise waters and beautiful sandy beaches? Albania should be on your bucket list right away! Albania is a small country in Southeast Europe, an affordable destination for all types of travellers.

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