Visit the city of Kruja and the Sari Salltik Temple on a day trip from Tirana. Explore the castle of Kruja, the Old Bazaar, and the Ethnographic Museum. Then, head to the Sari Salltik Temple, a holy place of the Baktashi order. Kruja is not just another picturesque town in Albania, it’s a symbol of Albania’s resilience and strength throughout history.

Historically, the city was coveted for its strategic vantage point and experienced various conquerors, from the Romans to the Byzantines.