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An unusual and beautiful church built in 1892 and still at the same spot with the same foundations until this very day. During the construction period, attached to the east wall was also the presbytery, where the priest used to live. The inhabitants of Thethi, from its inheritance, have been Roman Catholics. So, one of the first buildings here was the church. One of the most legendary priests, not only for Theth and the Catholic Church but the whole of […]
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Rising over the center of the spectacular alpine village of Theth, this tower holds the history of an entire region, told in detail by one of the tower owners’ descendants. The Lock-in Tower of Theth, also known as the Tower of Nikoll Koçeku, is one of the most valued historic and architectural monuments of Albania’s highlands. A unique structure that contains hundreds of years of history, in the village of Dukagjin, this tower is known for having imprisoned all of […]
Where Faith Survived Against All Odds Albania’s history with religion is complex, rendering the country a haven of religious tolerance as much as a place of general religious confusion and instability. Many religions co-exist in the country, something that is especially noticeable after the fall of communism. Religion was banned during the latter and many holy places either became nonfunctional or were destroyed. While many of these places were restored, along with the general faith of the Albanian people, their […]
PRIME MINISTER EDI RAMA PUBLISHED THE NEW ROAD TO THETHI VILLAGE, VIDEO OF PHOTOGRAPHER TERENC PEPAÂ
Prime Minister Edi Rama has published the amazing views from the new segment that connects Qafe-Thore with Theth National Park, he says has been a long-standing request of the residents. https://fb.watch/8_2ixAcRLv/
Theth is a small village within Shkodër County, Albania. To get from Shkoder to Theth, there are two options. Take a mini-bus or jeep ride to Theth, or take a ferry to the town of Valbona and walk about eight hours through the pass from Valbona to Theth.
Prime Minister Edi Rama has chosen the Region of Shkodra to wish “good morning”. He posted some some photos from  ​​Tamara in Malësi e Madhe. “GOOD MORNING, I wish you a good week”, Rama writes in his post. Those who do not live in Shkodra, appreciate not only the attention that Rama shows for the North, but also the quality of the photos. Everyone thinks they are the from of the prime minister’s staff. They have gone as far as […]
Lake Shkodra is the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula, traversing the border between Albania and Montenegro. The lake’s ecosystem and the associated wetlands,floodplains and karstic formations support a rich and unique flora and fauna, making it a hotspot for biodiversity in Europe. The abundant archaeological, historical and cultural sites testify to the rich cultural he-ritage of the Lake Shkodra region datingfrom prehistoric times. Currently there are about 600,000 inhabitants in the Lake Shkodra basin, 170,000 of which live in […]
