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Town in Albania
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Bajram Curri is the largest town in the Tropoja District of northern Albania, near the border with Kosovo. It is an important gateway to the spectacular Valbona valley and the breathtaking ferry ride across Lake Koman.
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Statue of Bajram Curri
The town's hero is honoured with a statue in the centre of town.
Historical Museum
Appears closed.
This mosque is in a state of disrepair and disuse. Nevertheless it is worth seeing from the outside, set against the Albanian Alps in the background.
Mic Sokoli Tower
This is the historic house of Albanian hero Mic Sokoli who is said to have been killed by putting his chest in front of enemy gun artillery.
Daragobia Cave
Situated near Dragobia village, is known also like the Cave of Bajram Curri, a national hero, because he hide there during his war with his enemies. 1200 m on the sea level. It has carstic forme, 8 m long, 3-4 m wide and 2-4 m high. Can be visited by the street Bajram Curri-Dragobi.
Ice Cave
Situated near Valbona village, at Margegaj, 2230 m on the sea level. It is formed from the glacial-carstic processes along the crossing of tectonic variations. The explored length is about 250 m. Is 50 m wide and 10-15 m high. Can be visited by the street Bajram Curri-Valbonë.
Valbona Valley Park
It has a surface of about 8,000 hectares and is 25-30 km in northwest of the city of Bajram Curri.
The canyon of Shoshani
Situated near Shoshanit bridge, at Valbona valley, 400 m on the sea level. Formed from calcareous, the river’s erosion and the carst, is 1.1 km long, 30-40 m deep, and 2.5 m wide. Can be visited by the street Bajram Curri-Shoshan.
Haxhia Cave
Situated on Maja e Thatë, near Valbona village, at Margegaj, 1630 m on the sea level. It is formed from the carsti along the crossing of tectonic variations. It is discovered so far the entrance 2-3 m and the length about 120 m. Can be visited by the street Bajram Curri- Valbonë.
The hanging glacial valley of Kukaj
Situated near Rragami village, at Margegaj, 1200 m on the sea level. It is a hanging glacial-carstic valley during the tectonic process. 2.7 km long, 100-150 m wide. Can be visited by the street Bajram Curri-Valbonë-Motinë.
The hanging glacial valley of Motina
Pleasant rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Nice new hotel, excellent rooms with ensuite bathrooms and airconditioning.
Built in the communist era with communist architecture and later renovated. The restaurant serves traditional and international food.
In the largest city in northern Albania, Bajram Curri, is Hotel Eurobushi. It is near the Police Station. Eurobushi Hotel is the perfect place to rest while visiting the area. You will enjoy the comfort of the accommodation offered here quickly by staff.
Boshnjaku Hotel is at the entrance to the town of Tropoje. The hotel has bar and restaurant, while the other floors are hotel.
5 high class rooms.
Situated in the Albanian Alps, this hotel has a traditional vibe.
Minibuses/furgons leave Gjakova and Prizren in Kosovo for Bajram Curri in the morning (€2.50 from Gjakova). Like the rest of Albania their schedules depend on demand.
Read in the guideThe town is small enough to walk and see the buildings, enjoy the fresh air etc.
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