Discover Mesi Bridge: Ottoman Architecture on Albania’s Kir River Mesi Bridge (Ura e Mesit) is an Ottoman stone bridge over the Kir River near Shkoder, Albania. It sits near the village of Mes and works as a short architecture-focused...
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Explore Butrint, Albania
Discover Butrint: History, Architecture & Must-See Attractions Butrint, Albania, is an ancient city and archaeological park south of Saranda, near the Vivari Channel and the Greek border. It works as one of the strongest day trips...
Explore Gjirokaster, Albania
Discover Gjirokastër: History, Architecture & Must-See Attractions Gjirokastër, Albania, is a hillside city in the Drino Valley and one of the strongest day trips from Saranda for Ottoman-era architecture, stone houses, steep streets,...
17 Pros and Cons of Living in Shkoder, Albania
Explore Life in Shkoder: Pros & Cons of Living in Albania’s Northern City Shkoder is a mid-size city in northern Albania near Lake Shkodra, the Buna River, and the routes toward the Albanian Alps. The pros and cons of living in...




