Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skënderbeu)
Museumi Gjergj Kastrioti (Skënderbeu)
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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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This museum honors the life of one of Albania's national heroes.
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Jos D
Vessem, The Netherlands278 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Nice small museum with storytelling about Albania’s most important ruler. The museum is large enough to get some background and small enough to keep the kids entertained
Written 30 July 2023
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need2trvl
Miamisburg, OH422 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is a quick visit. Museum. The most you probably spend is an hour unless you're Albanian and worship Skanderbeg. Learned he was basically a rock star of his day . Albanians love and he is historically present in the culture.
Written 30 June 2023
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C.F.M87
Greater London, UK131 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Quite informative and gives you an idea of the life of Skanderbeg. Some English descriptiosns available all over the museum. The terrace on the second floor is good for pics.
Written 21 September 2022
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BonomB
San Rafael, CA38 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Poor English description and heavy in nationalism. Fantastic views. Their museum app won’t download on my iPhone (on WiFi). The curator didn’t seem to care. Surprising no mention of Hoxha’s Estate that built in communist propaganda style. Well maintained grounds (beautiful olive grove) I recommend journey to the very top to view the mountain range behind down to the Adriatic (even if you don’t go into the museum)
Written 1 June 2022
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KELLY H
Portsmouth, UK34 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We visited this museum in the Easter Holidays. It was full of history and we found it to be very interesting. Really enjoyed the experience.
Written 7 May 2022
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IgorMarkovic
Smederevo, Serbia1,812 contributions
Aug 2021
Skanderbeg's Museum offers a comprehensive overview of the life and importance of a regionally influential hero Gjergj Kastrioti. It has three floors and each of them is dedicated to a certain aspect of the life of Skanderbeg. The collection and artefacts are quite amazing, while the interiors are designed in an unusual, but attractive way. If you're interested in history of Albania and the Balkans, then you should definitely visit this Museum. All recommendations!
Written 17 August 2021
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Film G
New England973 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Built in the waning years of the Communist regime (and surprisingly nicely) this museum has all you’d like to know — and more — of Albania’s national hero. Many steps. No air conditioning. Some English descriptions.
Written 8 August 2021
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Daniel Y
Dubai, United Arab Emirates18 contributions
May 2021
When coming to Kruje it is hard to miss the beautiful castle and museum. when visiting it on foot you can truly appreciate the grounds, views and a first class museum.
Written 26 May 2021
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
Aug 2020
The Skenderbeg museum stands in the middle of the ruined medieval Kruja castle which very little is left of. Most visitors think that the museum edifice is the castle itself, due to it's castle like architecture designed by Enver Hohxa's daughter. The design I'd say is somewhere between the fortress area's coexistence and many kitsch details. However, the location of it is great and historically justified as Skenderbeg used the castle as his stronghold and headquarters against the Ottomans and was even the capital during 13 and 14 c.
Entry fee is cheap like in most such places in Albania, few Euros. I wasn't so thrilled with exhibits throughout three floors, as they didn't seem so authentic to me, mostly based on legends and propaganda with national symbols.
Finally, if you're already there I'd recommend visiting it as it will take less than an hour and is cheap, plus you get great 360' views from the terrace.
Entry fee is cheap like in most such places in Albania, few Euros. I wasn't so thrilled with exhibits throughout three floors, as they didn't seem so authentic to me, mostly based on legends and propaganda with national symbols.
Finally, if you're already there I'd recommend visiting it as it will take less than an hour and is cheap, plus you get great 360' views from the terrace.
Written 25 September 2020
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Prota K
Belgrade, null, Serbia53 contributions
Jul 2020
All about this museum and site is fraudulent because Skenderbeg was a Serb by origin. It's a kind og Albanian Disneyland. All artefacts are not real and present copies from invented Albanian past that was created by Austro-Hungarian empire.
Written 13 August 2020
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GeorgeFTL
Fort Lauderdale, FL77 contributions
Is the castle open every day? I saw that the museum is closed on Mondays - will we still be able to climb on top of the castle and enjoy the views when the museum is closed? Also is the road up to the castle easy to drive and park? Or is it better to leave the car in the vicinity and walk? Thanks in advance!
655ERMES
Durres, Albania210 contributions
There is a parking spot very near the castle. From there you can walk to the castle. The castle door should be open even if the Museum is closed, so you can go around taking photos near the watchtower.
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