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Theth: The Iconic Town Of The Albanian Alps

Theth village is a small and attractive community in the Albanian Alps. Visitors consider the town as having an immense beauty of unmatched stature in the Albanian nation. The northern village of Theth holds the key to the legendary Albanian Alps and is the core of the Theth National Park.  A Short Story Of Theth The village of Theth appeared […]

Voskopoja: A Living Testimony of a Great Civilization

Voskopoja is a village in southeast Albania that stands at an altitude of 1,160 meters above sea level (3,806 feet). This village, 21 kilometers (13 miles) from the city of Korça, was once the most splendid civilization of the Balkans. This community reached its splendor in 1764 when it had about 30,000 people; the first post-Byzantine orphanage; the second printing […]

Fterra: The Peculiar Village Watching Over The Albanian Riviera

Fterra is a peculiar and intriguing village situated in the interior of the southern Albanian Riviera. It stands at the foot of the Fterra mountain, some 200-250 meters (656-820 miles) above sea level. The location belongs to the Lower Kurvelesh region, some 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) northeast of the coastal town of Borsh. As of 2015, the village is part […]

Lin Village: The Precious Gem in the Ohrid Lake

Lin is a small, picturesque village on an isthmus washed by the waters of the Ohrid lake. It is easily accessible along the Elbasan-Lin-Pogradec road. This fishing village offers a chilling, relaxing, and charming atmosphere that inspires and rejuvenates visitors. With its simplicity, Lin lets nature speak first and awaits artists and tourists who seek new inspiring images and memories. […]

Loro Boriçi: A National Football Legend & Champion

Loro Boriçi (1922-1984) is one of the most important figures of Albanian football. Boriçi remains one of the most productive, prolific, and intelligent forwards in Albanian football history. He was also one of the most versatile football players to play for Albania and a true pioneer of modern, techno-tactical football. He was a great organizer with a broad vision of […]

Lëpushë: A Sublime Town at the Core of the Albanian Alps

Lëpushë is one of the most charming mountainous villages in Albania. It is located 1,270 meters above sea level (4,167 feet), deep into the northern Albanian Alps. The surroundings are spectacular, dotted by the Alpine trees and plants of the Sheniku block, part of a wide area called Bjeshkët e Nemuna (Accursed Mountains). The Journey To Lëpushë The village of […]

Partizani Stadium: A Multi-functional Sports Venue in Tirana

The Partizani stadium stands on a terrain previously owned by the Albanian Ministry of the Interior. The latter gave it officially to the football club on 9 March 2016 for only a € 1 lease and a 99-year tenure. The total awarded surface is substantial and reaches 37,000 km2. As a result of this procedure, the club was able to […]

Shala River: Awe-Inspiring River In Secluded Alps

Shala River, also called Shalë, steams from the northern Albanian Alps at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level (3,120 feet above sea level). This river is 37 km (23 mi) long from its source to its outlet in the Drin River. Despite the short length, many natural beauties and attractions dot the river course.  The Course Of Shala […]

All-Time Top Albanian Football Players

Albania, as a football association, was established in 1930. In 1932, the Football Association of Albania became part of FIFA and a founding member of UEFA in 1954. From 1936 onwards, the Albanian male team competed in competitions eligible for UEFA and FIFA. Through the decades, multiple players dazzled with their performances. Here, we highlight the greatest Albanian football players […]

Panajot Pano: Albanian “Golden” Player

Many consider Panajot Pano (1939-2010) the greatest Albanian football player. His precise strikes, powerful headers, and slick maneuvers turned him into the most prolific center-forward of Albanian domestic football. Specialists still consider him the most impeccable Albanian player ever. Early Career Panajot Pano was born in the seaside city of Durrës but grew as a footballer in the ranks of […]