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Things to see in Krujë (Albania): 19 places and when to go
Krujë is a town in Albania, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Hot springs (4), Nature (3). The best known are Skanderbeg Museum, Fortress of Krujë and Shtamë Pass National Park. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Albania · 41.519, 19.797
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Hot springs (4) · Nature (3) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- TIA Rinas, 13 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Maja e Gamtitit, at 1,207 m.
What to see in Krujë
The places in and around Krujë, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Skanderbeg MuseumMuseum in Krujë1.3 km
- Fortress of KrujëCultural heritage monument of Albania1.4 km
- Shtamë Pass National ParkProtected area in Albania5.9 km
- Bazaar MosqueMosque in Krujë, Albania1.1 km
- Dollma TekkeTekke of the Bektashi in Krujë, Albania1.5 km
- Ishëm CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania17 km
- Prezë CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania14 km
- Fethiye MosqueMosque in Krujë, Durrës County, Albania1.3 km
- ZgërdheshArchaeological site in Albania5.2 km
- Krujë Ethnographic MuseumMuseum in Albania1.4 km
- Gjuricaj BasilicaCultural Monument in Albania15 km
- Maja e GamtititMountain in Albania8.4 km
- Bazaar in KrujëCultural monument in Albania1.1 km
- Dauli CastleCultural heritage monument of Albania11 km
- Kraste-Verjon Protected LandscapeProtected area4.2 km
- Milot-26/bHot spring7.6 km
- Thermal Bath - "Ibrahim Kupi"Hot spring bath11 km
- Zheji-1Hot spring11 km
- Zheji-2Hot spring11 km
When to go to Krujë
The best time to visit Krujë is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulPossible14:43
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Albania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Krujë
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA, Rinas), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Albania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tirana53 places21 km
- Burrel8 places22 km
- Rrëshen7 places29 km
- Lezhë17 places32 km
- Durrës19 places37 km
- Elbasan22 places50 km
And all of Albania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Krujë?
The best known: Skanderbeg Museum, Fortress of Krujë, Shtamë Pass National Park, Bazaar Mosque, Dollma Tekke. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Krujë?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Krujë?
The nearest main airport is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Krujë as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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