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Vau i Dejës Hydropower Plant

Vau Deja, Albania

Built in 1973, this is the first large hydroelectric power plant on the Drin River. For decades it has been the main source of electricity for Albania. Although it is a technical structure, for visitors who enjoy…

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Vau i Dejës Hydropower Plant

Built in 1973, this is the first large hydroelectric power plant on the Drin River. For decades it has been the main source of electricity for Albania. Although it is a technical structure, for visitors who enjoy engineering and development, the hydroelectric power plant represents an important part of the country's modern history. The appearance of the dam and the contrast between technology and wild nature make this place interesting.

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Religious Sites

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Church of Saint Mary (in Mjeda)

The Church of St. Mary is one of the oldest churches in the area and stands out for its Gothic architecture. It preserves carved walls and decorative elements of the medieval style, offering a deep historical and…

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Castles & Fortresses

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Dalmaca Castle

The Dalmaca Castle, located near the village of Koman in northern Albania, is an archaeological site of particular importance for the study of medieval Albanian culture. Archaeological discoveries in this area have…

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Castles & Fortresses

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Danja Castle

Danja Castle is a medieval fortification located on a hill overlooking the Zadrima plain. Its ruins show the architecture and military strategy of the time, being a surveillance point for the control of the territory.…

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Museums & Galleries

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Diocesan Museum of Sapa

The Diocesan Museum of Sapa is a space dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of religious and historical objects of the region. It contains icons, liturgical books, relics and documents that reflect the…

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Natural Attractions

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Lake Vau i Dejës

Lake Vau i Dejë s is one of the most important water basins in Albania, located in the northwest of the country, about 20 km from the city of Shkodra. Created as an artificial lake on the Drin River, it lies amidst…

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Castles & Fortresses

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The Island and Fortress of Shurdhahu (Sarda)

One of the true gems of the lake, Shurdhahu is an island surrounded by the blue waters of the Vau i Dejës, with the ruins of a medieval city known as Sarda. Sarda was an important center during the rule of the…

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