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Discover Krujë
Krujë in Rrethi i Krujës (Qarku i Durrësit) with it's 21,286 citizens is a city in Albania about 13 mi (or 20 km) north of Tirana, the country's capital city.
Local time in Krujë is now 02:01 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Tirane with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Krujë, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Albania is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region in Macedonia at a distance of 59 mi (or 96 km). The closest in Albania is Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra in a distance of 101 mi (or 96 km), South-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cudhi Zall, Nikel, Fushe-Kruje, Kallmet and Hasan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 92 °F
Morning Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
Evening Temperature | 30°C / 86 °F |
Night Temperature | 24°C / 75 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 30% |
Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
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Monday, 9th of September 2024
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33°C (91 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 10th of September 2024
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24°C (76 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 11th of September 2024
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27°C (81 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
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Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Shpella e Sari Salltik Kruje - Kruja Big City
Nje dokumentar mbi Shpellen e Sari Salltik ne qytetin e Krujes. (Official Video HD) Na ndiqni ne facebook.com/KrujaBigCity.
Albania - Living Art
This video is the short version of the video with the same name and it is about Albanian traditions and culture heritage. The video features Kruja Bazaar with very original Albanian souvenirs...
Ligjerata e nipit te Shejh Albanit ne Xhamine e Fush Krujes
Ligjerata e nipit te Shejh Albanit ne Xhamine e Fush Krujes.
E verteta per diten e Shen Gjergjit Nga Hoxhe Abdullah Rrahmani
E verteta per diten e Shen Gjergjit Nga Hoxhe Abdullah Rrahmani.
Landing in TIA (Tirana Rinas Intl. Airport) From MUC (Munich) Lufthansa CRJ-900!
Landing in TIA (Tirana Rinas Intl. Airport) From MUC (Munich) Lufthansa CRJ-900, Seat 8A!
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Krujë
Krujë is a town in north central Albania and the capital of the municipality and the Krujë District. It has a population of about 15,900. Located between Mount Krujë and the Ishëm River, the city is only 20 km from the capital of Albania, Tirana. Inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of the Albani, in 1190 Krujë became the capital of the first autonomous Albanian state in the middle ages, the Principality of Arbër.
Krujë Castle
The Krujë castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Krujës) is a castle in the city of Krujë, Albania and the center of Skanderbeg's battle against the Ottoman Turks. The castle withstood three massive sieges from the Turks, with garrisons usually no larger than 2,000-3,000 men. Mehmed II "The Conqueror" himself could not break the castle's small defenses. Today it is a center of tourism in Albania, and a source of inspiration to Albanians.
Siege of Krujë (1450)
The First Siege of Krujë occurred in 1450 when an Ottoman army of approximately 100,000 men laid siege to Krujë in Albania. The League of Lezhë, led by Skanderbeg, suffered to low morale after the losses of Svetigrad and Berat in 1448-1450. Nevertheless, Skanderbeg's exhortations and the support of the clergy, who claimed to have had visions of angels and victory, gave the Albanian warriors the morale to defend the capital of the League, Krujë, at all costs.
Siege of Krujë (1467)
The Third Siege of Krujë by the Ottoman Empire occurred in 1467 at Krujë in Albania. The destruction of Ballaban Pasha's army and the siege of Elbasan during the previous siege of Krujë forced Mehmed II to attack Skanderbeg in the summer of 1467. Skanderbeg retreated to the mountains while Ottoman grand vizier Mahmud Pasha Angelović pursued him but Skanderbeg succeeded in fleeing to the coast.
Siege of Krujë (1478)
The Fourth Siege of Krujë by the Ottoman Empire of Krujë in Albania occurred in 1478, ten years after the death of the Skanderbeg, and resulted in the town's capture after the failure of three prior sieges. Demoralized and severely weakened by hunger and lack of supplies from the year-long siege, the Albanian defenders surrendered to Sultan Mehmed II, who had promised them they could leave unharmed in exchange.
Siege of Krujë (1466–67)
The second siege of Krujë by the Ottoman Empire took place from 1466 to 1467. Sultan Mehmed II led an army into Albania to defeat Skanderbeg, the leader of the League of Lezhë, which was created in 1444 after he began his war against the Ottomans. During the almost yearlong siege, Skanderbeg's main fortress, Krujë, withstood the siege while Skanderbeg roamed Albania to gather forces and facilitate the flight of refugees from the civilian areas that were attacked by the Ottomans.
Kastrioti Stadium
Kastrioti Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Krujë, Albania. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of KS Kastrioti Krujë. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.
Old Bazaar of Korçë
Old Bazaar of Korçë is an ancient bazaar in Korçë, Albania. It was mostly rebuilt in 1879 following an extensive fireIt is said to be noted for selling goats and handbags.
Bazaar Mosque
The Bazaar Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Pazarit) is a mosque in Krujë, Albania. It is a Cultural Monument of Albania.