Krujë

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The castle of Skanderbeg

Krujë (Albanian: Krujë or Kruja, Italian: Croia, Turkish: Akçahisar) is a capital city of the District of Krujë in Albania. Located at 41.52°N 19.80°E, with a population of about 20,000.

Krujë is best known as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg, from where the Ottomans were successfully resisted for nearly 35 years until 1478. The castle of Kruje was defended in 4 sieges conducted by the Ottoman forces.

Historical Events

• First Siege of Krujë
• Second Siege of Krujë
• Third Siege of Krujë
• Fourth Siege of Krujë
• Fall of Krujë

Facts of Interest

Krujë bazaar

The city's name comes from the Albanian word for spring, krua.

Krujë is also a tourist attraction in a spectacular mountainside location. Some of the main points of interest include the restored castle and citadel, the Skanderbeg museum located inside the castle, and the old restored bazaar. The citadel includes a restored house from the Ottoman epoch which serves as the Ethnographic Museum.

See also

• History of Albania
• List of cities in Albania
• Tourism in Albania

Photos

• [Kruja in Photos by Albanian Tourist Guide]

External links

• [History of Kruja]
• [History and description]
• [ALBoZONE: Cities of Albania]

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