Albania a New Mediterranean Love

Welcome to Albania
In the heart of the Mediterranean, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Albania is fast becoming one of the world's most interesting getaways. Still relatively unspoiled by globalization, tourists will notice an inspiring mixture of civilizations and cultures - making this European country truly unique.
Come - discover Albania for yourself!

Monuments

Skanderbeg Monument, Kruja

This statue was inaugurated in 1949 and it is the first monument of Skanderbeg in Albania.
 
Skanderbeg Monument, Tirana

This 11 m statue is located in Tirana on a stone basement. It is the work of sculptos Odise Paskali inaugurated in 1968 on the 500th anniversary of the death of George Kastrioti, Skanderbeg.
 
"Mother of Albania" Monument

It is located in "Martyrs of the Nation" Cemetery in Tirana. The Statue of Mother Albania (Nëna Shqipëri) is 12 meters high and it is made of granulated stone. It was inaugurated n 1971.
Monument of National Fighter, Korça
Inaugurated in 1933, this work of Odise Paskali is one of the first monuments in Albania.
 
Monument of Independence, Vlora

At the center of the Square of the Flag (Sheshi i Flamurit). In the middle of the statue stands Ismail bey Qemali, the man who proclaimed Albania's independence and headed its first government. The bronze monument is 17 m high and it was inaugurated in 1972.
 
Skanderbeg Memorial

The Memorial is built on the site of the ruins of Shën Kolli Church. It was inaugurated in 1981. After the Ottoman forces occupied Lezha, the Turks destroyed the church and turned it into a mosque. They also destroyed Skanderbeg's grave. The church was rebuilt in the beginning of the 20th century. On display in Skanderbeg's memorial are the coat-of-arms of the Albanian feudal families of the time as well as replicas of Skanderbeg's sword and helmet.