TIRANA, April 24/ATA/-Kruja market place, located on both sides of the cobbled street leading to the castle, is an ensemble that preserves certain historical and architectonic values.
The Institute of the Monuments of Culture reported that in, “In this market, there have finished the restoration interventions and the internal furnishing of 6 shops. The works were realized by the “Pana” Company, an investment of the Albanian-American Foundation for Development, in cooperation with the businesses.”
The specialists have constantly monitored the progress of works.
According to the Institute, the application of these pilot projects targets at creation of business successful models, part of the old markets not only in Kruja, but even in Korça and Gjirokastra.
The market is the heart of Kruja, a very busy place full of souvenirs and one cannot help but stop there while on a visit in the city.
One can find there even artisan articles like kitchen utensils, jewellery, tablecloths and carpets many of which are hand-made.
The market was renovated in 2015./a.a/j.p/p.s./
