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Bajram Curri Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Kukës County, Albania

About Bajram Curri

The town is named for the national hero of the same name, Bajram Curri, a freedom fighter who fought for ethnic northern Albanian interests, first against the Ottoman Empire and later against the new Albanian government. He shot himself near the town in order to avoid capture, and the town was renamed after him. Due to its physical and cultural proximity to Kosovo, the area was adversely affected by the conflict in Kosovo, with many of its residents involved either directly in combat or in assisting and housing refugees from Kosovo. The Tropoja area is culturally and historically closer to Kosovo than to southern Albania. Bajram Curri is an important hub for the traveller, as you are likely to change minibuses (called "furgons") here from 3 directions. They all tend to depart around the sa

Top Attractions in Bajram Curri

Explore the best things to see and do in Bajram Curri:

  • Kanionet e Shoshanit
  • Kulla e Mic Sokolit
  • Lugina akullnajore e Motinës
  • Lugina akullnajore Kukaj
  • Lugina e Valbonës
  • Muzeu Historik i qytetit të Bajram Currit
  • Shpella e akullit
  • Shpella e Daragobisë

Where to Eat in Bajram Curri

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Oda Lounge Bar
  • 🍴Restaurant Caka

Where to Stay in Bajram Curri

  • 🏨Aste Guesthouse
  • 🏨Boshnjaku Hotel
  • 🏨Chestnut Hill “Kodra e Gështenjave“
  • 🏨Eurobushi Hotel
  • 🏨Hotel Ermali
  • 🏨Hotel Shkëlzeni

Bajram Curri Travel Guide Sections

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