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Rozafa Castle
A hilltop fortress with a haunting legend of a woman walled alive into its foundations for the castle to stand.
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Lake Shkodra
The Balkans' largest lake, shared with Montenegro, with fishing villages and rich birdlife along its shores.
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Bicycle-Friendly Old Town
Ottoman and Italian architecture line pedestrian streets that are easily explored by bike.
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Marubi Photography Museum
The oldest photographic collection in the Balkans, dating back to the 19th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shkodër

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How do I get to Shkodër?
About 1.5 hours north of Tirana by car or bus. It is also the natural gateway to the Albanian Alps.
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What language is spoken?
Albanian is spoken, with the local Gheg dialect common in the north of the country.
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Best time to visit?
April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures for cycling and exploring.
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What can you do at Lake Shkodra?
The Balkans' largest lake, shared with Montenegro, offers fishing villages, birdwatching and boat trips along its shores.