Krujë

Albania / Kruje /
Krujë is the capital city of the District of Krujë in Albania. It is best known as the hometown of Albania's national hero, Skanderbeg, from where the Ottomans were successfully resisted for nearly 35 years from 1443 until 1478. The castle of Krujë was successfully defended in four sieges conducted by Ottoman forces before final capitulation shortly after the death of Gjergj Kastrioti (Skanderbeg).
The city's name comes from the Albanian word for water source. Krujë is a tourist attraction alongside a panoramic 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 that serves as the Ethnographic Museum.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krujë
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Coordinates:   41°30'39"N   19°47'18"E

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  • This is the citty where the famous and glorious national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu was born.A very famous touristic city,whith old tradions.
  • This is the city where the famous and glorious national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg/Skanderbeg was born. A very famous tourist city, with old traditions.
  • Kruja used to be part of Mat ,which was major city in Albania and is still located in north of Kruja.so Mr Mentor Kulli you are Matian :).how are u patriot:)?
  • we are the best people of albania
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