Home   Albania  » Cities  » Shkodra   Shqip | • |Deutsch News Hostels Membership DISCOUNTS Albania Offers EVENTS FORUM Hostelling International FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Contact Partners About us Login   Cities Ju lutem vizitoni faqen e re në: http://www.ayha.org/ Please visit our new site: http://www.ayha.org/ Besuchen Sie bitte unsere neue Seite: http://www.ayha.org/ Berat  Durrës  Gjirokastra  Korça  Kruja  Pogradec  Saranda  Shkodra  Tirana  Vlora  Shkodra It is one of major cities in the North Western part of the country. For several years as a chief center if the Illyrian state was known by the ancient name SCODRA. It is situated near the lake sharing the same name and along the road leading to Montenegro. It is an ancient city with a reach history. One can find old characteristic houses where wood and other traditional motifs are used. Shkodra is rich in historical museums and other cultural heritage. Near the city of Shkodra there is a castle of Rozafa, built on a rocky hill from where you can see attractive and beautiful views. During your stay in the city, you can visit the castle, the medieval Mesi Bridge (8 km far away) and take a trip to Albanian Alps.   Click to enlarge Pictures from: Ardenica  Berat  Butrint  Dajti, glide with the gondola  Dardha  Brarë/Tirana, a day off  Fauna  Flora 1  Flora 2  Jala Bay  Këlcyra  Ksamil  Llogara  Miscellaneous  Lake Ohrid  Orikum  People  Tirana-Pogradec by Train  Lake Prespa  Saranda  Blue Eye  Tepelena  Tirana  Tirana in Colors  Tomorri National Park  Vlora  Voskopoja      [06.01.2009 | © AYHA 2005 | webmaster@ayha.org | Disclaimer]

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