Tourist Attractions & Monuments Albania

Situated at the foot of the panoramic tower on Boulevard Saint-Georges, this regional tourist office (Tourist Info Center) is primarily a souvenir store. But you'll find some information about the city and its surroundings (Moscopole, Ohid and Prespa lakes...). Alternatively, the Korça Free Walking Tour agency (facebook.com/KorcaFreeWalkingTour) offers a free guided tour of the city departing from the Old Bazaar every day at 10am and 6pm.

This film school (Akademia e Filmit dhe Multimedias Marubi) bears the name of Albania's pioneer of photography, Pietro Marubi (1834-1903), and is located in the street named after the great Austrian actor of Albanian origin Alexander Moissi (1878-1935), in the heart of the former film studios of the communist regime. It regularly organizes free screenings and exhibitions, notably as part of the Cinéma des pays francophones cycle in March. Bus: line 15a, get off at Kinostudio.

Opened in 2022, this private museum (Shtëpia e Polifonisë) is housed in underground passageways built during the Communist period, and is entered via the very pleasant Café Te Kubé. The focus here is on the isopolyphonic songs of the Gjirokastra region, which have been listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage site since 2008: English-language panels, photos, interactive videos for trying out the drone (the continuous low note that accompanies the melody) and, of course, the songs themselves, broadcast in a 48 m-long sound tunnel.

This information center (Qendra e Informacionit të Parkut Kombëtar të Prespës) provides visitors with information on the national park: hiking trails, contact details for guides, information on excursion boats to Maligrad and on the owners of guest houses. In summer, an annex is open along SH 79, at the southern entrance to the national park, in the municipality of Lajthiza/Lajthizë. There is also a small tourist office in Pustec.

Located in a lively shopping district in the city of Shkodra, Albania, the Shkodra Backpackers Hostel - Mi casa es Tu casa is a warm and eclectic hostel. It's just 5 km from Rozafa Castle, an 8-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral and 15 minutes from Stacioni i Trenit train station. The colorful dormitories are equipped with bunk beds, lockers, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and towels/sheets. Bathrooms are shared, but single rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and parking is free. The hostel also features a bar, shared kitchen, lounge/TV room, garden and furnished terraces. It also offers a music/computer room and laundry facilities. The staff are friendly and the service is top-notch.

The village has some beautiful churches, including one dedicated to the Virgin (kisha e Shen Merise ne Leuse). It is located in the middle of the forest on the mountain side. It was built in the xviie s and is decorated with beautiful frescoes.

The village houses the magnificent church dedicated to the Virgin (kisha e Shën Mërisë). Built between xiie and xive, it is decorated with frescoes and considered one of the oldest churches still in the Balkans.