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Kruje Old Bazaar
Kruje, Albania
A cobbled covered bazaar of craft stalls leading up to the castle gate.
Castle · Albania · Durres County
Kruje Castle and Skanderbeg Museum
A castle on a rocky hill with a museum devoted to the 15th-century hero Skanderbeg.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Kruje Castle and Skanderbeg Museum matters
The museum tells the story of Skanderbeg, who led resistance against Ottoman forces in the 15th century and remains a national symbol. The exhibits include replicas, maps and artwork. Afterwards, wander the castle walls and look out over the plain towards the sea.
Talking points
- Skanderbeg is an important figure in Albanian identity.
- The castle sits on a high rocky hill.
- The view reaches towards the coast on a clear day.
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