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Shkodra is the fourth largest city in Albania.

[edit] Understand

[edit] History

Queen Teuta' Illryan kingdom was based here in the 3rd century BC. The Ottamans seiged it in 1473 and 1479, and lost 14,000 and 30,000 men in these raids, respectively. Shkodra changed hands with Montenegro numerous times during World War I. Shkodra was badly damaged in a 1979 earthquake.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

Buses between Shkodra and Tirana leave approximately every hour. The 2 hour, 116km journey costs 300 leke.

To/from Ulcinj in Montenegro, regular buses cost €8. If not available, you can take a taxi to the border at Muriquani (€10) and after crossing the border, take another taxi to Ulcinj (€8).

From Podgorica, take public buses to Tuzi, then hire a taxi either to the border or to Shkodra.

Minibuses to/from Hani i Hotit (the Montenegro border on the way to Podgorica ) run around 300 Lek. Taxis for this journey cost €15.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By bike

Shkodra is the bike capital of Albania, because its flat. This is a heritage from the Hoxha-era.

[edit][add listing] See

• Rozafa Fortress, (2km southwest of Shkodra, near the southern end of Lake Shkodra). Founded by the Ilryans, rebuilt by the Venitians and the Ottomans. Rozafa is a woman buried in the ramparts, who supports the structure. Bring a torch and go exploring. There are amazing views from the highest point. 200 lek.  edit

• Statue to 5 Heroes, (In the Center of Shkodra). Homoerotic statue of 5 men holding hands gazing down the 5 streets that intersect in the square.  edit

• Fototeke Marubi, Muhamet Gollesha. First ever photograph taken in Albania (1858) is here. 130 lek.  edit

• Lake Shkodra. The largest lake in the Balkans.  edit

• Buna River.  edit

• Velipoja Beach.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Camping in the Mountains.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

"Skanaderbeu" Kognak

[edit][add listing] Eat

Shkodra is famous for its numerous patisseries where you can eat delicious sweets.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Hotel Colosseo, [1]. 14 rooms. Single: €50; Double: €60; Suite: €70.  edit
• Hotel Rozafa, (Rruga Marin Barleti close to the Five Heroes). Old communist style hotel. 91 rooms. 8 stories. From €15.  edit
• Grand Hotel Europa, Sheshi 2 Prilli, ☎ +355 222 4 12 11. Prestigious luxury hotel. 50 rooms. From €123.  edit

• Hotel Argenti, ☎ + 355 224 39 09. new and modern hotel in Velipoja area where you can find commode ambient and a quality service. Hotel “Argenti” has comfortable rooms furnished with air conditioned, TV, bathroom and showers. At the restaurant of the hotel you will taste the delicious traditional Albanian and European cuisine.  edit

[edit] Get out

• Podgorica, Macedonia
• Tirana
• Ulcinj, Macedonia

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