• Elbasan - The city of Elbasan is situated in central Albania and is recognized as the ancient Illyrian kingdom of Skampa from 1 millennium BC. Archaeological findings indicate that the walls of Elbasan were reconstructed in the first half of the 4th century AD. In 1466, Sultan Mohammed II rebuilt the walls and renamed the town El-Basan, which means “the fortress” in Turkish. Visitors can explore the city walls before passing through the Bazaar Gate near the Clock Tower to visit St Mary’s and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Church, which features beautiful stone arcades on its walls.

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Elbasan, situated in central Albania, traces its origins to the ancient Illyrian kingdom of Skampa, dating back to the 1st millennium BC. Archaeological findings indicate that the city’s fortifications were reconstructed in the early 4th century AD. In 1466, Sultan Mehmed II restored the defenses and renamed the town El-Basan, meaning “the fortress” in Turkish. Visitors can explore the city walls, pass through the Bazaar Gate near the Clock Tower, and visit the St. Mary’s and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Church, famous for its stunning stone arcades on the walls.

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