TIRANA, August 14/ATA/- Kruja Bazaar is both a historic attraction, and a shopping opportunity for those hunting for authentic Albanian souvenirs. The Bazaar can be found inside the fortified walls of the Castle of Kruja.
The Derexhiku Bazaar has been dates back in the 15th century in the great era of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. The bazaar has withstood the 500-year-old Turkish rule and has been restored within the 500th anniversary of Skanderbeg ‘s death.
It is the only authentic bazaar of its kind in Albania, particularly notable as most of the items on sale are made on site, in the shops lining up its old cobblestone streets.
Local and foreign tourists can buy handmade Albanian carpets at bargain prices, local arts and crafts, national costumes, and other souvenirs.
Kruja city and its historical castle is turning into an attractive and very special destination of the tourists.
Kruja Museums has been visited by a larger number of tourist that has led to an increase in the number of businesses around the historical area as well as an increase of the accommodation facilities in the city.
Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg Museum is considered the most visited in the country, and Kruja castle is ranked among the favorite destinations of tourists.
The museum opened on November 1, 1982.
The museum is located in a picturesque spot in the city and visitors never miss the opportunity to visit it while in Kruja, to see the Bazaar or the castle. //a.i/
