Castle
Rozafa Castle
Shkoder, Albania
A hilltop fortress above Shkoder, where two rivers meet a lake, with a famous local legend.
City · Albania · Shkoder County
Shkoder
A northern city of bikes, cafes and a mighty hilltop castle, and the gateway to the Albanian Alps.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Shkoder matters
Shkoder is one of Albania's oldest cities and one of its most bike-friendly. Its main streets are lively with cafes, and a fortress sits on a hill outside town with views over rivers and a lake. It is also the practical base for trips to Lake Skadar and the Albanian Alps in the north.
Talking points
- Bicycles are everywhere, unusual for the region.
- The castle looks over the meeting point of rivers and a lake.
- It is the gateway to the northern mountains.
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