Places with audio guides - Albania
Castles, chateaux, and historic places across Europe
Peqin Fortress
A castle in Peqin with roots in Roman times, later rebuilt under Ottoman rule. It is also notable for its mention of tunnels and water supply.
Venetian Fortress of Butrint
The Venetian fortress in Butrint guards the Vivari Channel. It recalls Venetian rule, the Ottoman wars, and the changing face of defense in southern Albania.
Paleochristian Basilica in Elbasan
A late 5th- and early 6th-century early Christian basilica with mosaics, frescoes, and valuable sculptural material in the center of Elbasan.
Shkëlzen Mountain
A limestone peak in the Albanian Alps with a sharp ridge, glacial valleys, and the pilgrimage site of Varri i mirë on the main summit.
Vali Cave
An extensive karst cave in the Mirdita region with striking limestone formations, a walk-through profile, and views over the Urake Valley.
Rozafa Castle
The monumental castle above Shkodër brings together Illyrian foundations, Venetian masonry, and Ottoman rebuilding, and ranks among Albania's most important monuments.
Kordhocë Bridge
This Ottoman stone arch bridge, dating to around 1820 near Gjirokaster, is one of the most important structures of its kind in Epirus.
Lekuresi Castle Ruins
The ruins of the Ottoman castle from 1537 above Saranda offer views of the city, Butrint, and the Strait of Otranto.