Figures from the Shkodër Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage show that 28,731 people visited the castle during the month, a 10% increase compared with September last year.

Set on a rocky hill overlooking the entrance to Shkodër, Rozafa Castle is among Albania’s most prominent cultural heritage sites. The castle’s vantage point offers panoramic views of the city, Lake Shkodër, the Buna River and parts of the Albanian Alps.

The increase in September visitor numbers comes as Shkodër further strengthens its position as a key tourist destination, bringing together its cultural heritage, natural beauty, gastronomy and a variety of activities across the city and surrounding areas.

The castle is also part of a wider tourism offer linking Shkodër’s historic centre with attractions across the region, including Lake Shkodër, the Buna River, museums and religious sites.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday shared views of the Rozafa castle and the museum packed with visitors.

“Rozafa Castle together with the museum, a nice blend of historical and mythological tourism that is attracting visitors from all over the world, who are already flocking to explore Shkodra, which is being revitalized,” said Rama.

Today, on the International Day of Museums, the Rozafa castle in Shkodra has welcomed many local and foreign visitors of different ages, while a series of activities have been organized to celebrate the historical heritage.

In recent years, the castle of Rozafa, together with the museum, are attracting the interest of countless local and foreign visitors, as well as culture buffs eager to visit this site.

The requalification of the Rozafat castle through lighting system, an investment of the Ministry of Culture, has turned it into a tourist attraction, accessible to local and foreign tourists even in the evening.

Last year, Rozafati was visited by 125,737 local and foreign tourists from 94,260 visitors in 2022.
The castle of Rozafa rises on a rocky hill to the west of the city, surrounded by the waters of three rivers: Drin, Buna and Kiri. Built during the Illyrian kingdom, it is represented by a legend that shows the sacrifice made to keep a promise, the legendary Besa.
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