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Administrative unit in Dibër, Albania
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Peshkopi (Albanian pronunciation: [pɛʃkɔpi]; Albanian definite form: Peshkopia) is a town in the mountainous regions of northeastern Albania, in Dibër County. Peshkopia is on the banks of the Drin River and has a population of about 15,000 (2023). Due to the hilly terrain and large number of trees, mountain tourism is the main draw to the area.
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Llixha
The baths are a short distance east of the city, upstream along the creek which runs through the middle of Peshkopi. They are reputed to alleviate some health issues. They are a draw for seasonal tourism, primarily from within Albania, but also to a lesser extent from neighboring countries.
It houses a collection of local costumes, carpets, kitchen equipment and filigree jewelry, as well as a number of models of local architecture.
A pedestrian-only street in the middle of Peshkopi lined with linden (Albanian: bli) trees. The street is paved with non-native stone from Berat.
Park
features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 24 km of Monastery of Saint George the Victorious).
Revanija is a sweet syrup-soaked semolina cake, studded with walnuts. It’s a cornerstone in Macedonian dessert-making. A testament to the country’s rich culinary heritage, revanija transforms simple ingredients into a slice of pure indulgence.
Pickled vegetables of many Middle Eastern cuisines.
A tradicional Balkan dessert with Turkish origins, Baklava in Diber offers a slight twist.
Accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Turizmi i Vjeter
Thermal baths, Street Rasim Fetahu, Bardulla Peshkopi
It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tirana to Peshkopi, by car on the Arbër Highway that connects Tirana to Dibra.
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