Albania’s landmarks include ancient archaeological sites, historic towns, castles, religious buildings, mountain landscapes and coastal scenery. UNESCO currently lists 4 World Heritage properties associated with Albania: Butrint; the Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra; the transnational Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests property; and the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region.
20 Landmarks to Know
- Butrint Archaeological Site
- Berat Historic Centre
- Gjirokaster Historic Centre
- Berat Castle
- Gjirokaster Castle
- Rozafa Castle
- Apollonia Archaeological Park
- Durrës Amphitheatre
- National Historical Museum area in Tirana
- Et’hem Bey Mosque
- Petrela Castle
- Krujë Castle
- Blue Eye
- Lake Shkodër
- Valbona Valley
- Theth National Park
- Albanian Riviera
- Llogara Pass
- Karaburun Peninsula
- Ksamil Islands
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO’s current Albania country profile lists four World Heritage properties, including cultural, natural and mixed heritage. The Ohrid property is transboundary with North Macedonia.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Albania
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