Fototeka Marubi

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Fototeka Marubi, National Photography Museum in Shkodër, Albania.

The Fototeka Marubi building houses 150,000 glass plates and photographic films documenting the life and people of Albania from the 19th century onwards.

Pietro Marubi established the first photography studio in Albania during 1856, initiating a legacy that continued through three generations until Geg Marubi in 1984.

The museum exhibits portray Albanian society through photographs of independence movement figures, local traditions, and regional customs from multiple generations.

The museum maintains regular hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering exhibitions across multiple floors and maintaining full wheelchair accessibility for visitors.

The collection includes systematic cataloging of photographs dating from 1919, with subjects ranging from freedom fighters to everyday citizens of Shkodër.

Location: Shkodër County

Location: Shkodër municipality

Inception: 1970

Architects: Kolë Idromeno

Official opening: May 9, 2016

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Address: Rruga "Kole Idromeno" Nr. 32 4001

Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00

Website: http://marubi.gov.al/aspx/home.aspx

GPS coordinates: 42.06857,19.51568

Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:11

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