Landmarks & Tourist Attractions
in Shkodër, Albania

Church of Saint Nicholas

Kisha e Shën Nikollës

Church of Saint Nicholas is a historic Christian landmark in Shkodër, reflecting the city’s long-standing religious heritage. Its traditional character and…

Shkodër, Albania

Don Bosco Church

Kisha Don Bosco

Don Bosco Church is a Catholic church in Shkodër dedicated to Saint John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian educational tradition. The church is connected…

Rruga Don Bosko 23, Shkodër, Albania

The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shkodër – Cathedral of St. Stephen

Arqidioqeza Metropolitane Shkodër – Katedralja e Shën Shtjefnit

The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Shkodër – Cathedral of St. Stephen is one of the most important Catholic landmarks in Shkodër. The cathedral, known as the…

Sheshi Gjon Pali II, Shkodër, Albania

The Catholic Church of the Capuchin Fathers

Kisha Katolike e Etërve Kapuçinë

The Catholic Church of the Capuchin Fathers is a historic Catholic church in Shkodër associated with the Capuchin Franciscan tradition. The church reflects…

Rruga Kazenës, Shkodër, Albania

The Church of Saint

Kisha e Shën Markut

The Church of Saint Mark (Kisha e Shën Markut) is a historic religious landmark in the Shkodër region. Dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist, the church…

Deja, Albania

The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady

Kisha e Fjetjes së Shën Marisë

The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady is a historic Christian church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The church represents an important part of the religious…

Shkodër, Albania

The Church of Saint Martin

Kisha e Shën Martinit

The Church of Saint Martin is a historic Christian church in the Shkodër region, dedicated to Saint Martin. The church forms part of the rich religious and…

Levrushk, Albania

Pëllumbave Cave (Cave of the Pigeons)

Shpella e Pëllumbave

Pëllumbave Cave (Cave of the Pigeons) is a natural cave in the Shkodër region, surrounded by rugged terrain and the characteristic landscapes of northern…

Deja, Albania

Lareci Cave

Shpella e Larecit

Lareci Cave is a natural cave situated in the mountainous landscape of the Shkodër region. Surrounded by rugged terrain and rich vegetation, the cave is an…

Albania

Kaurrit Cave

Shpella e Kaurrit

Kaurrit Cave is a natural cave located in the mountainous landscape of northern Albania. Surrounded by rugged terrain and rich vegetation, the cave is a…

Levrushk, Albania

Theth National Park

Parku Kombëtar i Thethit

Theth National Park is one of Albania’s most remarkable mountain landscapes, nestled deep within the Albanian Alps. Dramatic limestone peaks, ancient beech…

Rruga Nikgjonaj, Theth, Albania

Grunas Waterfall

Ujëvara e Grunasit

Grunas Waterfall is one of the most impressive natural attractions in Theth, plunging from the limestone cliffs into a deep rocky gorge. Fed by mountain…

Grunas, Albania

Lëpushë Waterfall

Ujëvara e Lëpushës

Lëpushë Waterfall is a beautiful mountain waterfall tucked away in the Kelmend region of the Albanian Alps. Surrounded by dense forests, green meadows and…

Lëpushë, Albania

Gjamve Waterfall

Ujëvara e Gjamve

Gjamve Waterfall is a hidden natural attraction near Vermosh, surrounded by the rugged scenery of the Kelmend highlands. The waterfall descends through rocky…

Përroi i Gjamve, Vermosh, Albania

Muriqi Waterfall

Ujëvara e Muriqit

Muriqi Waterfall is a beautiful mountain waterfall near Vukël, tucked into the rugged landscape of Kelmend. Surrounded by forests and rocky slopes, the…

Vukël, Albania

Selca Waterfall

Ujëvara e Selcës

Selce Waterfall is one of the most unique natural beauties of Albania, located in the mountainous area of ​​the village of Selce, in the Puka district. The…

Selcë, Albania

Qerret Waterfalls

Ujëvarat e Qerretit

Qerret Waterfalls are a series of natural waterfalls set within the mountainous landscape of northern Albania. Surrounded by lush vegetation, rocky terrain…

Qerret, Albania

Ujëvara e Gjatë (The Long Waterfall)

Ujëvara e Gjatë

Ujëvara e Gjatë (The Long Waterfall) is a natural waterfall set within the mountainous landscape of northern Albania. Surrounded by rocky slopes, forests and…

Albania

The Twin Waterfalls of Karmë

Ujëvarat Binjake të Karmës

The Twin Waterfalls of Karmë are a beautiful natural attraction in the mountainous landscape of northern Albania. Two cascading streams descend through the…

Albania

The Reconciliation Tower

Kulla e Ngujimit

The Reconciliation Tower is one of Theth’s most distinctive traditional stone buildings, reflecting the centuries-old customs of the northern Albanian…

Ruga e Gjelajve, Albania

Theth Church

Kisha e Thethit

Theth Church is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the Theth Valley. Built in the traditional style of the northern Albanian highlands, its simple…

Fushe Thethe, Fushe -Thethi, Albania

Bashkimi Canyon

Kanioni i Bashkimit

Bashkimi Canyon is a dramatic natural gorge in the Kelmend region, carved into the rugged limestone landscape of the Albanian Alps. Narrow passages, steep…

Albania

Gërrli’s Canyon

Kanioni i Gërrlit

Gërrli’s Canyon is a spectacular natural gorge near Vermosh, carved through the rugged limestone terrain of the Kelmend highlands. Narrow rock passages,…

Selcë, Albania

Gërçë Terrace

Tarraca e Gërçës

Gërçë Terrace is a natural panoramic area in the Kelmend highlands, offering an open view across the surrounding mountains and valleys. Its elevated position…

Selcë, Albania

The Old Church of Peshtan

Kisha e Vjetër e Peshtanit

The Old Church of Peshtan is a historic religious landmark in the Peshtan area of Shkodër. Surrounded by the characteristic landscape of northern Albania, the…

Peshtan,Albania

Paleochristian Church of Hot

Kisha Paleokristiane e Hotit

Paleochristian Church of Hot is a remarkable archaeological site dating back to the 5th century. The surviving remains provide evidence of an early Christian…

Hot, Albania

Shkodra Pedestrian Street

Pedonalja e Shkodrës

Shkodra Pedestrian Street is the lively heart of the city center, where historic architecture, cafés, shops and everyday city life come together. Known for…

Rruga Teuta

Migjeni Square

Sheshi Migjeni

Migjeni Square is the central public square of Pukë, named in honor of Millosh Gjergj Nikolla (Migjeni), one of Albania’s most important poets and writers.…

Pukë, Albania

Bjeshka e Parus

Bjeshka e Parus is a scenic mountain and pasture area near Rrjoll, in the Shkodër region. Characterized by open alpine landscapes, green meadows and…

Rrjoll, Albania

Berishë Island

Ishulli i Berishës

Berishë Island is a scenic island in Koman Lake, surrounded by steep mountain slopes and the dramatic landscapes of northern Albania. Its remote setting,…

Komani Lake, Albania

Maja e Vopulës

Maja e Vopulës is a scenic mountain peak in northern Albania, surrounded by rugged alpine terrain and spectacular mountain landscapes. The area offers…

Fushë-Arrës, Albania

Maja e Murgës

Maja e Murgës is a mountain peak in northern Albania, surrounded by rugged alpine terrain and dramatic mountain scenery. Its elevated position provides…

Albania

Koman Lake Tunnel

Tuneli i Liqenit të Komanit

Koman Lake Tunnel is a distinctive tunnel along the Koman Lake area, surrounded by the dramatic mountain landscape created by the Drin River. The tunnel forms…

Koman, Albania

Shllak Valley

Lugina e Shllakut

Shllak Valley is a remote and scenic mountain valley in northern Albania, shaped by rugged mountains, forests and the waters of the Drin River. The area is…

Karmë, Albania

Theth Valley Viewpoint

Pikë Panoramike e Luginës së Thethit

Theth Valley Viewpoint is one of the best places to admire the dramatic landscape of Theth from above. The viewpoint reveals the valley framed by towering…

Rruga Logu i Kishes -Denelle, Albania

Shalë River Viewpoint

View point lumi i shales

Shalë River Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint overlooking the spectacular turquoise waters of the Shalë River and the surrounding mountains. The dramatic…

Albania

Lumi i Shalës Panoramic View

Pamja Panoramike e Lumit të Shalës

Lumi i Shalës Panoramic View offers breathtaking views of the Shalë River and the dramatic Albanian Alps. From elevated viewpoints, visitors can admire the…

Zgiboze, Albania

Lake Shkodër – Kamica Viewpoint

Liqeni i Shkodrës – Pamja nga Kamica

Lake Shkodër – Kamica Viewpoint offers a beautiful perspective over Lake Shkodër and the surrounding lowlands and mountains. From this elevated spot, the lake…

Flaka, Albania

Pukë Lake

Liqeni i Pukës

Pukë Lake is a peaceful mountain lake surrounded by the green hills and forests of the Pukë region. Located in the heart of northern Albania’s mountainous…

Pukë, Albania

Vau i Dejës Lake

Liqeni Vau Dejes

Vau i Dejës Lake is a scenic artificial lake in northern Albania, created by the construction of the Vau i Dejës Hydropower Plant on the Drin River.…

Albania

Koman Lake and the Shalë River

Liqeni i Komanit dhe Lumi i Shalës

Koman Lake and the Shalë River form one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in northern Albania. The turquoise waters of the Shalë River meet the…

Albania

Adriatic Tennis Park

Adriatic Tennis Park is a modern sports and leisure destination in Shkodër, offering facilities for tennis and recreational activities. It provides a…

Rruga e Hurmave, Shtoj i Vjetër, Albania

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“Loro Boriçi” Stadium

Stadiumi “Loro Boriçi”

“Loro Boriçi” Stadium is one of Albania’s historic football stadiums and a major sporting landmark in Shkodër. Named after legendary Albanian footballer Loro…

Rruga Djepaxhijej 2, Shkodër, Albania

Shtoj i Ri Mosque

Xhamia e Shtojit të Ri

Shtoj i Ri Mosque is a local place of worship serving the Muslim community of Shtoj i Ri, near Shkodër. The mosque is part of the village’s religious and…

Rruga Xhamia, Shtoj i Ri, Albania

Parrucë Mosque

Xhamia e Parrucës

Parrucë Mosque is one of Shkodër’s well-known mosques and an important part of the city’s Islamic heritage. Located in the Parrucë neighborhood, it serves as…

Rruga Studenti 40, Shkodër, Albania

Ebu Beker Mosque

Xhamia Ebu Beker

Ebu Beker Mosque is one of the most prominent modern Islamic landmarks in Shkodër, located near the heart of the city. Its elegant architecture, spacious…

Rruga Fushë Cele 1, Shkodër, Albania

The Lead Mosque

Xhamia e Plumbit

The Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit) is one of Shkodër’s most remarkable Ottoman monuments. Built in the 18th century by Mehmet Pasha Bushati, it is famous for…

Rruga e Tabakëve 1, Shkodër, Albania

Drisht Castle Mosque

Xhamia e Drishtit

Drisht Castle Mosque is a historic mosque located within the ruins of Drisht Castle, northeast of Shkodër. The mosque is part of the layered religious and…

Drisht, Albania

The Five Heroes of Vigu

Pesë Heronjtë e Vigut

The Five Heroes of Vigu is a monumental memorial in the Vigu area near Shkodër, dedicated to five Albanian partisans who were killed during the National…

Shkodër, Albania

Park Fountain

Shatërvani i Parkut

Park Fountain is a charming public fountain located within one of Shkodër’s green urban spaces. Surrounded by trees and walking areas, it offers a pleasant…

Shkodër, Albania

“Isa Boletini” Square

Sheshi “Isa Boletini”

“Isa Boletini” Square is a public square in Shkodër named after Isa Boletini, one of the most prominent Albanian national figures and leaders of the…

Shkodër, Albania

Monument Dedicated to the Victims of Communist Persecution

Monumenti kushtuar viktimave të përndjekjes komuniste

Monument Dedicated to the Victims of Communist Persecution commemorates the thousands of Albanians who suffered imprisonment, exile, forced labor and other…

Shkodër, Albania

The Anticommunist Monument

Monumenti Antikomunist

The Anticommunist Monument in Shkodër commemorates those who resisted communist repression and those who suffered under the former regime. It stands as a…

Rruga 28 Nëntori 26, Shkodër, Albania

The Hasan Rıza Pasha Monument

Monumenti i Hasan Riza Pashës

The Hasan Rıza Pasha Monument honors Hasan Rıza Pasha, the Ottoman commander who defended Shkodër during the siege of 1912–1913. Remembered for his leadership…

Shkodër, Albania

The Statue of Prek Cali

Shtatorja e Prek Calit

The Statue of Prek Cali honors Prek Cali, a prominent figure of the Kelmend highlands known for his resistance and leadership during a turbulent period in…

Rruga Pogej, Shkodër, Albania

The Statue of Saint Mother Teresa

Statuja e Shën Nënë Terezës

The Statue of Saint Mother Teresa honors one of the world’s most recognized humanitarian figures, Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu to an Albanian…

Shkodër, Albania

The Martyrs of Freedom 1926–1927

Dëshmorët e Lirisë 1926–1927

The Martyrs of Freedom 1926–1927 is a commemorative monument honoring those who lost their lives during the events and struggles of 1926–1927. The monument…

Pukë, Albania

Site of Witness and Memory

Vendi i Dëshmisë dhe Kujtesës

Site of Witness and Memory is a former place of communist persecution in Shkodër, now preserved as a memorial and museum space. Through preserved cells,…

Bulevardi Skënderbeu, Shkodër, Albania

Paid entry

The Diocesan Museum of Shkodër–Pult

Muzeu Dioqezan Shkodër–Pult

The Diocesan Museum of Shkodër–Pult preserves the religious and cultural heritage of the Catholic communities of northern Albania. Its collection brings…

Sheshi, Shkodër, Albania

Paid entry

The Castle Museum of Shkodër

Muzeu i Kalasë së Shkodrës

The Castle Museum of Shkodër is located within the historic Rozafa Castle, one of the most iconic landmarks of northern Albania. The museum presents…

Shkodër, Albania

Paid entry

Pukë Museum

Muzeu i Pukës

Pukë Museum is a local museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, culture and traditions of the Pukë region. Its collection offers visitors an…

Pukë, Albania

Paid entry

Buna’s Bridge

Ura e Bunës

Buna’s Bridge spans the Buna River near Shkodër, connecting the city with the landscapes beyond its southern bank. The bridge offers a pleasant perspective…

Shkodër, Albania

Koman Bridge

Ura e Komanit

Koman Bridge is a scenic bridge in the Koman area, crossing the waters of the Drin and connecting the rugged landscapes around Koman Lake. Surrounded by steep…

Koman, Albania

The Big Tower of Bushatllij

Kulla e Madhe e Bushatllinjve

The Big Tower of Bushatllij is a historic fortified residence associated with the powerful Bushatllij family, who ruled the Pashalik of Shkodër during the…

Shkodër, Albania

Rozafa Castle

Kalaja e Rozafës

Rozafa Castle is one of Albania’s most legendary fortresses, standing on a rocky hill above the meeting point of the Buna, Drin and Kiri rivers. With origins…

Rruga Rozafa, Shkodër, Albania

Balshaj Tower

Kulla e Balshajve

Balshaj Tower is a historic fortified structure associated with the medieval Balsha dynasty, which held significant power in northern Albania and the wider…

Rruga Kalasë, Shkodër, Albania

Danja Castle

Kalaja e Danjës

Danja Castle is a medieval fortress located near Vau i Dejës in the Shkodër region. Built in a strategic position overlooking the surrounding Drin valley, the…

Shkodër, Albania

Ganjollë Castle

Kalaja e Ganjollës

Ganjollë Castle is a historic fortification in the Shkodër region, associated with the rich medieval heritage of northern Albania. Its remains reflect the…

Ganjollë, Albania

Sardë Castle

Kalaja e Sardës

Sardë Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located on an island in the Vau i Dejës Lake, in the Shkodër region. The ruins preserve traces of the medieval…

Albania

Drishti Castle

Kalaja e Drishtit

Drishti Castle is a medieval fortress located near the village of Drisht, northeast of Shkodër. Built on a strategic hill overlooking the surrounding…

Drisht, Albania

The Castle Prison

Burgu i Kalasë

The Castle Prison is a historic prison site located within the fortress complex of Rozafa Castle in Shkodër. Its presence reflects the defensive and military…

Shkodër, Albania

Mehmed Fatih Mosque

Xhamia e Mehmed Fatihut

Mehmed Fatih Mosque is a historic Ottoman-era mosque in Shkodër, associated with the city’s Islamic architectural heritage. The mosque reflects the influence…

Rruga Rozafa, Shkodër, Albania

University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” is an active public higher-education institution in Shkodër Municipality, listed by Albania’s Quality Assurance Agency…

Faculty of Natural Sciences — University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Fakulteti i Shkencave të Natyrës — Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Faculty of Natural Sciences is a faculty of University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”. It is included as a separate Kujan landmark.

Faculty of Education Sciences — University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Fakulteti i Shkencave të Edukimit — Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Faculty of Education Sciences is a faculty of University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”. It is included as a separate Kujan landmark.

Faculty of Social Sciences — University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Fakulteti i Shkencave Shoqërore — Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Faculty of Social Sciences is a faculty of University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”. It is included as a separate Kujan landmark.

Faculty of Law — University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Fakulteti i Drejtësisë — Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Faculty of Law is a faculty of University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”. It is included as a separate Kujan landmark.

Faculty of Economics — University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Fakulteti Ekonomik — Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Faculty of Economics is a faculty of University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”. It is included as a separate Kujan landmark.

Faculty of Foreign Languages — University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Fakulteti i Gjuhëve të Huaja — Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”

Faculty of Foreign Languages is a faculty of University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”. It is included as a separate Kujan landmark.

The Turbe of Drisht

Tyrbja e Drishtit

The Turbe of Drisht is a historic Islamic shrine and tomb located in the area of Drisht, near the ruins of Drisht Castle. The monument reflects the…

Drisht, Albania

Kir Canyon – “Ura e Shtrenjtë”

Kanioni i Kirit – “Ura e Shtrenjtë”

Kir Canyon – “Ura e Shtrenjtë” is a spectacular natural site in the Kir Valley, northeast of Shkodër. The canyon is characterized by steep limestone cliffs,…

Ura e Shtrenjtë, Albania

Kir Canyon

Kanioni Ura e Shtrenjtë

Kir Canyon – “Ura e Shtrenjtë” is a spectacular natural site in the Kir Valley, northeast of Shkodër. The canyon is characterized by steep limestone cliffs,…

Ura e Shtrenjtë, Albania

Velipojë Beach

Plazhi i Velipojës

Shkodra’s great beach, at the northernmost end of the Albanian coast near the Buna river mouth: kilometres of fine dark sand, known for an iodine content…

Velipojë, Shkodër