The Reason You Should Visit Albania

Albania is a country full of charm and culture, a friendly and open society, and also very enthusiastic about welcoming tourists who come to Albania. Albania is known for its largest Muslim-majority country in Europe, and it is also known for its dark past one in 1945, with the rise of Enver Hoxha who holds communism to the presidency, the Albanians experiencing a repressive and gripping repressive era. Enver Hoxha imprisoned the religious freedoms of the Albanians, and even destroyed the mosques of the country. After the death of Enver Hoxha in 1985 and the weakening of the communist regime, conditions in the country also changed.

But that is the past, now the country has risen and changed a lot even can captivate the world's tourists with its beauty and its cultural charm. And here are some reasons you might be interested in visiting Albania. 

1. The city of Tirana

Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman city in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler of Mullet. Tirana became the capital of Albania in 1920 and has a population of 400,000, with a metro area population of 763,634. The city is host to both public and private institutions, and is central to the political, economic and cultural life of the country.

Tirana is an area with many cultures and architectures, which confirmed as the capital of this European country. It is also a great place for a holiday and a very enjoyable place, plus a beautiful historic building, and also its friendly people, caring with fellow and hardworking so that it will feel a sense of pride with them. Not only that the food in Tirana is also very tempting for the traveler and can be found anywhere, such as boiled meat, fresh vegetables, bread and others served as when you are at the family table. For coffee lovers do not be afraid here there are also many cafes to enjoy a cup of coffee while hanging out and joking with friendly locals.

2. The City of Weight

Weighs or better known by the name "Town of the Windows” is a unique city and famous for its line of ottoman style houses located on the hillside. This city is the largest city in the Heavy District and Heavy County. The city empties into the River Osum. Although the city is far from the capital city of Tirana, this city is well worth the visit because of its unique characteristics with exceptional design and has become the highlight of visitors on holiday in Albania. The white Ottoman house with its windows lined up on a stunning hillside led to the palace to amaze the visitors. Coupled with beautiful hospitality in the area of ​​ancient streets and historic buildings.

3. Coastal life

Albania has some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe. White sand beaches with beautiful bright blue sea, spectacular mountains, and popular towns are well advanced along the main roads, as well as beautiful coastal villages, and without realizing that Albania has a balanced tourism, which can attract the Visitors and await your arrival.

4. Kota Gjirokastra

Simultaneously with Weight, Gjirokastra is a city that is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites with its Ottoman architectural characteristics. The city provides a true sense of multi-cultural, and has been an example of different religious and cultural communities and has managed to live side by side for centuries. The city has many historical buildings, such as palaces and many churches, as well as cheap bazaars / markets and mosques. In addition to this city full of history can amaze and satisfy its culture for the tourists.

5. Kruje City

Kruje is a city located in northern Albania. Kruje is also 20 KM with a fast ride from the city of Tirana; Kruje is also located at the foot of Mount Kruje with a spectacular natural environment. And if you are not interested in history, the Kruje View might make you feel good about being in this city. But this city has its own little history, there is a castle located in the highest place in this city, is an example of a medieval perfect building, which offers the beauty of the city. In this city the residents can surprise the tourists, the friendly people and do not be surprised if some of the residents invite you to stop at his home for just a cup of coffee and chatting or enjoy the delicious food dishes provided residents.

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