Kruja, Albania

Kruja is a northern Albanian town that dates to at least Illyrian times. Beginning in the 12th century, Kruja was the capital of the 1st Albanian kingdom, and remain do until taken by the Venetians. There was a brief period when Kruja was recaptured during the rebellion led by Sanderbeu (see Leshë post) and held against 3 Venetian sieges. It fell after his death.
The 1st picture looks across the way to the hillside town withe the fortress at the top. The 2nd looks more closely up to the fortress (see another post). The 3rd picture is a statue of Sanderbeu.
The final 3 pictures are various views of the town bazaar for which Kruja is knownLeia mais