Things to do in Tepelenë, Albania

Ali Pasha Bridge

Ura e Ali Pashës

Ali Pasha Bridge is a striking Ottoman-era stone bridge near Tepelenë, built as part of the network of routes developed during the rule of Ali Pasha. Its…

Selam Musai Square

Sheshi “Selam Musai”

Selam Musai Square is a public square in Tepelenë named in honor of Selam Musai, a prominent Albanian patriot and fighter of the Vlora War of 1920. The square…

Aqueduct of Ali Pasha

Ujësjellësi i Ali Pashës

Aqueduct of Ali Pasha is a historic water-supply structure associated with the rule of Ali Pasha of Tepelena. Built to channel and provide water to…

Tepelenë Viewpoint

Pikë Panoramike e Tepelenës

Tepelenë Viewpoint offers a sweeping panorama of the town and the dramatic valleys surrounding it. From this elevated spot, visitors can admire the meeting of…

Nivicë Canyon

Nivicë Canyon is a spectacular natural gorge in the Tepelenë region, carved deep into the rugged landscape by the forces of water and time. Towering limestone…

Cold Water Nature Monument

Monumenti i Natyrës Uji i Ftohtë

Cold Water Nature Monument is a protected natural attraction near Tepelenë, known for its crystal-clear, cold springs and lush surroundings. The site is a…

Martyrs’ Cemetery of Tepelenë

Varrezat e Dëshmorëve të Tepelenës

Martyrs’ Cemetery of Tepelenë is a commemorative site honoring those who lost their lives during the National Liberation War. The cemetery preserves the…

Museum of Tepelena

Muzeu i Tepelenës

Museum of Tepelena presents the history and cultural heritage of Tepelenë and the surrounding region. Its exhibits preserve local archaeological finds,…

Bust of Ali Pasha of Tepelena

Busti i Ali Pashë Tepelenës

Bust of Ali Pasha of Tepelena is a commemorative monument dedicated to one of the most influential figures of Albania’s late Ottoman-era history. Ali Pasha…

Tepelena Castle

Kalaja e Tepelenës

Tepelena Castle is a historic fortress overlooking the confluence of the Vjosa and Drino rivers. Closely associated with Ali Pasha of Tepelena, the castle was…

Memorial of Hormovë

Memoriali i Hormovës

Memorial of Hormovë is a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1914 Hormovë massacre, commemorating the men of the village who were killed during the…

Memorial of fallen soldiers

Memoriali i Dëshmorëve

Memorial of fallen soldiers is a commemorative site in Progonat, dedicated to honoring local soldiers who lost their lives. It represents an important place…

Bënçë Bektashi Tekke

Teqja Bektashiane e Bënçës

Bënçë Bektashi Tekke is a historic Bektashi spiritual site near Tepelenë, traditionally associated with the Baba Idriz tekke. The site has roots dating to…

Peshtura Waterfall

Ujëvara e Peshturës

Ujëvara e Peshturës is a spectacular waterfall hidden in the mountains above Progonat, surrounded by limestone cliffs, caves and karst formations. The…

Waterfall on the Shuri i Kuçit River

Ujëvara në lumin Shuri i Kuçit

Waterfall on the Shuri i Kuçit River is a small natural waterfall located along the upper course of the Shuri i Kuçit, near Kuç. The stream flows through the…