Most Traveled-to Cities in Albania

• Tirana

  Capital, vibrant nightlife, modern art scene

  Key Attractions: Skanderbeg Square, National Museum, Et'hem Bey Mosque

• Durrës

  Historical port city, Roman ruins, coastal access

  Key Attractions: Ancient Amphitheater, Venetian Walls, Durrës Beach

• Shkodër

  Medieval heritage, lakefront views, cultural hub

  Key Attractions: Rozafa Castle, Shkodra Lake, Marubi National Phototheque

• Korçë

  Cultural and educational center, Ottoman architecture

  Key Attractions: Korçë Orthodox Cathedral, National Museum of Medieval Art, Old Bazaar

• Vlorë

  Birthplace of Albanian independence, beaches, lagoon ecosystems

  Key Attractions: Independence Monument, Clock Tower, Narta Lagoon

• Gjirokastër

  Ottoman architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site

  Key Attractions: Ali Pasha's Castle, Gjirokastër Old Town, Folklore Museum

• Sarandë

  Coastal paradise, ancient Butrint ruins, crystal-clear waters

  Key Attractions: Butrint National Park, Blue Eye Spring, Beaches

• Berat

  City of a Thousand Windows, well-preserved Ottoman houses

  Key Attractions: Berat Castle, Mangalem District, Tomorri Mountain

• Saranda

  Archaeological sites and turquoise waters

  Key Attractions: Butrint National Park, Blue Eye Spring, Lyki beaches

• Gjirokastra

  UNESCO-listed old town and fortress

  Key Attractions: Gjirokastra Fortress, Traditional Stone Houses, Ottoman Bazaars