Shkoder

Shkodra makes the largest city in the northern Albania and one of the ancient in the Balkans. This part of Albania is considered as a cultural heritage since the city is well known for famous artists, musicians, painters, singers, photographers and poets. These people made possible to turn Shkodra into an exquisite art space and loved by all Albanians. Without doubt, Shkodra is one of the most historic towns in Albania. Some walls date from the 1st millenium BCE. Before World War II, this city was the main Catholic centre in Albania. Despite being occupied for a very long time, Shkodra made sure to preserve its own traditions and culture.