Shkodër, Ancient city in northwestern Albania
Description
Shkodër sits between three rivers at the southeast end of Lake Shkodër, surrounded by the Albanian Alps and overlooked by Rozafa Castle. The city spreads across flat terrain and low hills, with the historic center gathered around the pedestrian area along Kolë Idromeno Street.
History
The city began as Scodra in the 4th century BC and served as the capital of the Illyrian kingdom until Roman conquest in 168 BC. Later it became an important center under Ottoman rule and remained one of the leading cities of northern Albania through different political eras.
Culture
The National Museum of Photography Marubi preserves more than 150,000 photographs documenting Albanian life from the 19th century to the present day. The collection shows portraits, everyday scenes, and social changes through several generations of the Marubi family.
Practical
The city serves as a starting point for trips into northern Albania and connects the country with Montenegro through main transport routes. Visitors find accommodation options here, transport links in different directions, and local markets for daily needs.
Did you know?
Three different rivers – Buna, Drin, and Kir – intersect within the city limits and form a natural water system that shapes the urban landscape. This rare arrangement has influenced the development of the city over centuries and creates numerous bridges and riverside paths.
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Rozafa Fortress
2.9 km
Lead Mosque, Shkodër
2.6 km
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque
2.9 km
Shkodër Cathedral
715 m
Ebu Beker Mosque
164 m
Monument aux cinq héros nationaux
2.4 km
Fototeka Marubi
297 m
Franciscan Church of Shkodër
276 m
Old bridge over the Buna river in Shkodër
2.6 km
Parruca Mosque
411 m
Historical Museum of Skodër
272 mClock Tower of Shkodër
53 m
Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral
240 mLake Shkodër Nature Reserve
1.7 km
New swing bridge over the Buna river in Shkodër
3.2 kmScodra
3.5 km
Museum of Rozafa Castle
3 kmBanesa e Petrit Garucit
427 m
Lake Shkodra and River Buna
3.1 km
Royal villa in Shiroka
4.9 kmBanesa e Idriz Kajushit
131 mKulla e Sanës në Banesën e Zija Çaushollit
223 mBanesa e Isa Telit
908 mBanesa e Riza Tahirit
791 mBanesa e Kol Sumes
380 mBanesa e Sander Krajes
670 mBanesa e Sadedin Bilalit
769 mBanesa (Pasuri shtetërore)
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