Shkodër
Shkodër , is a city and municipality in northwestern Albania and the seat of the county with the same name. It is one of the oldest and most historic places in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre.
Religion
Shkodër is the center of Roman Catholicism in Albania . Shkodër is also the episcous religpal see of the Metropolitan Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shkodër-Pult (Scutari-Pulati) in the Shkodër Cathedral.
Shkodër Cathedral
Places to visit
- Kalaja/Rozafa Fortress, (2km southwest of Shkodra, near the southern end of Lake Shkodra). Founded by the Illyrians, rebuilt by the Venitians and the Ottomans. Rozafa is a woman buried in the ramparts, who supports the structure. Visit the renovated museum. Bring a torch and go exploring. There are amazing views from the highest point. You can get there from the city center by local public bus for 30 lek each way. 200 lek.
- Lake Shkodra. The largest lake in the Balkans. Take a taxi to the village of Shiroke, or rent a cheap bike down town. Alternatively ask around for the public bus which goes to the edge of the city, where it is a pleasant 5 km walk by the lake to Shiroke. There is a less frequent bus directly to Shiroke.
- Ebu Beker Mosque
- Shkodër Cathedral
- Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral'
- Mesi Bridge, a bridge built in 1768 by Mehmet Pashë Bushatlija and the nearby Drishti Castle
- Albanian Alps
Things to do
- Pjaca/Kol Idromeno St., (In the Center of Shkodra). Take a walk on the main pedestrian street of the city full of cafes and locals promenading in the evening hours.
- Molo Promenade, Shetitorja Molos (Near Buna River Old Bridge along the river bank). Romantic renovated promenade along the riverside.
- The Lake Koman ferry is a breathtaking trip across Lake Koman from Koman to Fierze, where you can move on to Bajram Curri or further to Kosovo. Take a furgon in the morning (about 0600-0700) from the second roundabout down Marin Barleti about 500m away from the city centre.
- Take a peak at the Bazaar of the Artisans (Pazari i Artizanatit) located at the city entrance where you can buy locally made souvenirs of all kinds.
- Festivals. take place on an annual basis such as Carnival, Childrens Festival, AniFest Rozafa Animated Film Festival, Lake Day, and Shkodra Jazz Fest.
- Take part in the annual Traditional Plays Festival (Lojra Popullore) showcasing the best of the North Albanian Folklore every end of March at Rozafa Castle.
- Canoeing in Bojana (Buna) River